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Illinois Lawmaker Proposes Gun Law That Requires a Buyer’s Social Media History

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 08, 2019 17 Comments

Just weeks after Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzer signed a restrictive gun law, Illinois State Democratic Rep. Daniel Didech proposed a new one that would require buyers to reveal their social media history. From CBS Chicago:

“This is something my community is demanding action on,” said Rep. Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove).

U. Chicago Student Paper Reports That School President Voted Republican

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 08, 2019 0 Comments

"gasp!"...

Illinois Wesleyan U. to Honor MLK Day With Gender Identity Teach-in

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 07, 2019 1 Comment

"the social justice struggle to make the movement for Black liberation more radical, more queer, and more feminist"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ler1cSuJgU

Chicago Women’s March Canceled Amid Anti-Semitism, Nation of Islam Controversy

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 26, 2018 12 Comments

The organizers of the Women's March in Chicago have canceled the 2019 march due to the anti-Semitic views of Linda Sarsour and Tamika Mallory at the national level. The ties to Nation of Islam and hatred of Jews by the leaders is nothing new to us at LI, but since Tablet magazine's investigation, the fallout continues and no one can ignore the truth anymore.

Northwestern Student Op-Ed: ‘I deserve to feel safe on campus’

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 26, 2018 4 Comments

Numerous women have been harassed on campus lately....

Law of Self Defense: Road Rage Stabbing Acquittal Touches Many Facets of Self-Defense Law

Posted by Andrew Branca on November 22, 2018 18 Comments

I came across this recent very brief, four paragraph, news story out of Illinois a few days ago of a defendant acquitted in a bench trial on several felony charges after he stabbed someone 10 times with a 2.5” knife during a road rage incident. I noted that it conveniently provided a good basis for discussing several interesting legal points that often arise in cases of self-defense.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DzG9OHy8GE

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 04, 2018 19 Comments

Chicago Mayor Rahmn Emanuel has announced that he will not seek re-election next year after eight years in office. He has already raised $10 million towards a third bid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qRpmrpbF24

Democrat Congressional Candidate says Trump and Osama bin Laden “have a tremendous amount in common”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 30, 2018 35 Comments

Is there a Godwin's Law, but for bin Laden? If not, there should be. Illinois Democrat Congressional candidate Sean Casten was caught on tape suggesting President Trump and terrorist Osama bin Laden have a lot in common.

University of Illinois to Provide Free Tuition for Some In-State Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 28, 2018 4 Comments

"will offer families with incomes of $61,000 or less the four-year tuition coverage"...

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Chicago Toying With Universal Basic Income

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 17, 2018 31 Comments

Oh, Chicago. I love my home city so much, but it keeps giving me reasons to never move back! Now the corrupt city has decided to toy with universal basic income (UBI) because we all know Chicago has a ton of money to throw around. Except it doesn't.

Illinois Bleeding Working-Age Adults as State Racks Up Debt

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 26, 2018 20 Comments

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois lost 37,000 residents aged 25 to 54 from July 2016 to July 2017. A total of 115,000 people left during that time period. Eight other states experienced population loss, but Illinois lost the most. How could this happen in a state that has bustling Chicago? Gee, maybe the bad economic policies?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNPaFf9sLdQ

Good Guy With Gun Stops Former Student From Shooting Up Illinois School

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 17, 2018 18 Comments

School resource police officer Mark Dallas stopped a potential shooting at Dixon High School in Dixon, IL, when he took down a former student who opened fire on the school.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NGOvMg3zCk

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal for Former Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 17, 2018 16 Comments

Back in 2008 when Obama was running for president, then Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was busted for trying to sell Obama's vacated Senate seat. A few years later, he was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjzWrbU-Af4

In Illinois, synthetic marijuana blamed for 2 horrific deaths from bleeding

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 04, 2018 15 Comments

Illinois public health officials are sounding the alarm about synthetic marijuana that is being distributed in the Chicago area and the central part of the state. Users have been hospitalized with severe bleeding, and now fatalities are being reported.

https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/974516174208696323/video/1

Chicago: “Walk-out” Day High School Students Trash Walmart

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on March 17, 2018 0 Comments

Because nothing says "I'm morally superior" like petty theft and vandalism ...

Democratic Party’s Abandonment of Pro-Life Incumbent Shows Fractures Within Party

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 03, 2018 18 Comments

Politico stated it perfectly: "Dan Lipinski is the kind of candidate Democrats need more of for the party to win the House in November. But the national Democratic Party is refusing to endorse him." Lipinski, a pro-life Blue Dog Democrat, has represented Illinois's 3rd district for seven terms. Activist Marie Newman, whom The Independent described as "a decidedly Bernie Sanders-styled progressive," has challenged him with a platform more aligned with the party. So why would the Democratic Party turn its back on an incumbent? The abortion industry? Purity tests? Either way, this move against a popular incumbent shows that the Democratic Party remains in disarray despite their talk of taking over the House.

Bloomberg’s Cook County Soda Tax Repealed Months After its Implementation

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on October 11, 2017 10 Comments

Nanny staters are gonna nanny state. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's meddlesome agenda was dealt a blow Wednesday when Illinois' Cook County voted to repeal its soda tax just months after it was adopted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDK9RaEGENk

IL Gov. Rauner Signs Taxpayer Funded Abortion Bill

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 29, 2017 9 Comments

Republican Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has angered the party and conservatives after he signed a bill that will allow Medicaid and state employee insurances to cover abortion. The law will also keep abortion legal in Illinois is the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

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