Section: Politics

Alderman Ray Lopez: Hire Back City Employees Fired during the Pandemic

Alderman Ray Lopez, candidate for Mayor, is publicly suggesting the City bring back anyone fired or suspended for not vaccinating.  He has observed the New York Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate all employees in New York City fired under the same circumstances.  The suggestion is that we get ahead of any potential lawsuits, and it is … Continue reading Alderman Ray Lopez: Hire Back City Employees Fired during the Pandemic

Report: Cook County States Attorney Grossly Understaffed as Employees Leave

CCSAO is so short-staffed that supervisors are assigning prospective attorneys who have not yet passed the bar to handle duties typically conducted by assistant state’s attorneys—like presenting allegations during bail hearings at Chicago’s criminal courthouse. In a pair of reports Wednesday, Fox and NBC Chicago detailed ongoing struggles to fill job vacancies at the state’s … Continue reading Report: Cook County States Attorney Grossly Understaffed as Employees Leave

17-Year-Old Fully Vaccinated Daughter of Illinois Democrat Rep. Sean Casten Died of Sudden Cardiac Arrhythmia

From the Gateway Pundit: The daughter of Democrat State Representative Sean Casten of Illinois, who was 17 years old, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrhythmia on June 13. The lawmaker has finally broken his silence after keeping quiet for the past four months since the passing of his daughter.  In a statement, the Casten family … Continue reading 17-Year-Old Fully Vaccinated Daughter of Illinois Democrat Rep. Sean Casten Died of Sudden Cardiac Arrhythmia

Illinois Now Providing Illegal Immigrants With Free Healthcare

Illegal immigrants in Illinois between the ages of 55 and 64 can now receive taxpayer funded healthcare. On July 1, the program will expand to cover eligible illegal immigrants between the ages of 42 to 54 as well. In a state facing the grave financial situation we are in here in Illinois, giving expensive benefits … Continue reading Illinois Now Providing Illegal Immigrants With Free Healthcare

Chicago to Rename Daniel Boone Elementary School

The Gateway Pundit published the following email this morning, sent by Chicago Alderman Deborah Silverstein to constituents: —–Original Message—– From: Alderman Silverstein <info@50thwardchicago.com> To: Neighbor <EthelCarol@aol.com> Sent: Fri, Mar 18, 2022 12:29 pm Subject: Chicago’s 50th Ward Newsletter Help Find a New Name for Boone Elementary The Local School Council at Daniel Boone Elementary decided … Continue reading Chicago to Rename Daniel Boone Elementary School

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan Indicted

Michael Madigan, arguably the most influential man in the history of Illinois politics, has suffered a staggering fall from grace.  The Chicago Sun-Times reported today that he has been indicted. This bombshell Federal racketeering indictment alleges the once-powerful Democrat met with then-Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker amid a scheme to get Chicago Alderman Danny Solis a lucrative … Continue reading Former House Speaker Michael Madigan Indicted

Lightfoot’s Tweets Show She Gets Along with Nobody

Content creator “Liberal Hivemind” posted the video below today.  Apparently the Chicago Tribune secured years worth of Lori Lightfoot’s text messages through Freedom of Information Act requests.  Those text messages show her disrespecting multiple Alderman, the Chicago Police and Governor Pritzker.  When she is seemingly picking a fight with almost everyone, at a time when … Continue reading Lightfoot’s Tweets Show She Gets Along with Nobody

Rep. Jan Schakowsky Tests Positive for COVID

Newsmax reports: Rep. Jan Schakowsky has disclosed that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Illinois Democrat made the announcement Wednesday night, tweeting: “As I mentioned in my weekly video, my husband Bob tested positive for COVID Friday. Yesterday I was having a bit of fever and feeling ill. After several negative tests in the days … Continue reading Rep. Jan Schakowsky Tests Positive for COVID

Lightfoot Faces Deafening Boos at Plumbers Union Fundraiser

Mayor Lori Lightfoot faced deafening boos during a union fundraiser over the weekend, according to Fox News. The Democratic mayor got an unwelcome reception at an annual fundraiser Sunday for Plumbers Union Local 130, the first union that endorsed her 2019 runoff election, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Union officials downplayed the boos. Pat McCarthy, the … Continue reading Lightfoot Faces Deafening Boos at Plumbers Union Fundraiser