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Illinois Democrats threaten Michael Madigan's decadeslong hold on power

“This reflects a big change in what people in Illinois are expecting out of government," Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who defeated a machine-style politician two years ago, said Friday. "Basically, we have one of the last old-school …

Illinois GOP calls state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s apology for Trump mock assassination photos ‘too little, too late’

socastcmsRssStartBy Greg Bishop | The Center SquaresocastcmsRssEnd Despite an apology from a Democratic state Senator over photos that surfaced on social media showing a man holding a fake gun up to another man wearing a President Donald Trump mask at a …

Madigan on hot seat as others indicted in ComEd bribery scheme

House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association brunch in Springfield in August 2019. Madigan, who also chairs the state Democratic Party, is facing an increasing number of detractors from the ranks of House …

Pritzker: Madigan needs to answer questions or step aside

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago Thursday, Nov. 19 calling on House Speaker Michael Madigan to either take questions from members of the media or resign. (Blueroomstream.com)   SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday …

The day Abe Lincoln spoke in Kewanee

(Larry Lock, former president of the Kewanee Historical Society and co-curator of the Robert and Marcella Richards Museum, is co-author of this week’s column.) Family lore has it that my second great-grandfather, only three years in the country, took a …

Illinois GOP survivor of congressional baseball shooting still opposes background check bill

A Republican congressman and survivor of the 2017 baseball practice shooting is standing by his opposition to a House background check bill in the wake of the two mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, saying the measure was a “partisan show bill.” The bill, …

Political agendas shouldn’t define justice

Stu­dents for Life promote Judge Amy Coney Barrett in front of the Supreme Court. | Flickr This past week, the Senate Judi­ciary Com­mittee debated whether to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Although this con­fir­mation process has …

Illinois GOP posts and deletes horrifying meme calling four congresswomen the Jihad Squad

By now, you’ve probably heard about The Squad, which refers to four women of color in Congress that are getting a lot of love from progressives: Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Rashida …

Illinois GOP Group Apologizes After Reportedly Posting Bigoted 'Jihad Squad' Meme

The Illinois Republican County Chairman’s Association is apologizing after an apparent posting of a bigoted meme on its Facebook page calling several Democratic congresswomen of color the “jihad squad.” The image shows Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New …

Illinois GOP group apologizes for meme depicting four congresswomen as 'Jihad Squad'

The president of an Illinois Republican group apologized Monday for a now-deleted meme that was posted to its Facebook page depicting four congresswomen of color as the “Jihad Squad” in the midst of their feud with President Trump. Mark Shaw, president of …

Illinois GOP group shares meme depicting minority Dem congresswomen as 'the jihad squad'

The image, which has since been taken down from the group's page, is modeled after an action movie poster and edited to include the four lawmakers' faces on the bodies of various characters. The women in the photo are Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of …

Daywatch: Where Pritzker’s tax plan money will come from, Illinois GOP’s ‘Jihad Squad’ post and other things to know to ...

“Not once, not twice, but three separate times,” attorney Al Hofeld Jr. told reporters as he announced the lawsuit on behalf of Krystal Archie and her three children, two girls, 11 and 14, and a 7-year-old son. The children have been exhibiting symptoms of …

Illinois GOP group shares, then deletes meme labeling minority congresswomen 'Jihad Squad'

Illinois Republican party office vandalized with 'rape,' 'shame' graffiti on building, police say

The Winnebago County Republican Headquarters in Rockford, Illinois, was vandalized over the weekend. The words "rape" and "shame" were painted on the building's façade.  (Google Street View) A local Republican party office in …

The Daily 202: First Amendment plays an unexpected starring role in Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing

“Redress or protest,” Sasse answered, referring to what the Bill of Rights describes as the right “to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Barrett, who has taught law at Notre Dame for two decades and spent three years as a judge on the …

Amy Coney Barrett hearings Day 3: Harris says hearings 'illegitimate,' Barrett questioned on abortion, religious liberty

Washington D.C., Oct 14, 2020 / 04:13 pm MT (CNA).-   Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the Supreme Court confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett “illegitimate.” “These proceedings, I believe, lack legitimacy in the eyes of the …

From hero to bum in a flash

When Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell's body was found Oct. 11, 1970, in a Rochester, Minn., hotel room, political heavyweights tripped all over one another offering bipartisan tributes to the powerful Downstate official. The Tribune reported …

Illinois Republican Party Makes Deal To Avoid Leadership Fight

After weeks of feuding within the Illinois Republican Party an unusual agreement has been reached with hopes of bridging the divide. Listen to the story. In a rare move, the two men vying to be chairman of the Illinois Republican Party have decided to team …

6th Congressional District candidates Sean Casten, Jeanne Ives discuss COVID, taxes, unemployment

CHICAGO — In the race to represent Illinois’ 6th District, things have gotten heated. Each candidate has targeted the other with negative ads, and they’ve had their chances to go toe-to-toe on the airwaves and virtual debates. On Friday, Democratic …

Drug Manufacturers Raise Prices On 204 Additional Brand Drugs Since January 2nd

FAYETTEVILLE, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The pharmaceutical industry continues to increase the price of brand name drugs in January. After raising prices on 381 brands January 1st, with an average price …

Wisconsin Board Rejects Effort to Open Up 2021 Wolf Hunting Season

Today, Animal Wellness Action issued a statement in response to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board rejecting a reckless February trophy hunt. MADISON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, …

Post Covid-19 Workforce Development Strategies: Implications for local economic recovery

We must invest in local nonprofit organizations focused on providing youth with the necessary training to be competitive in the tight workforce marketplace. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Think Tank at The …

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders to Address Economic Crisis, Protect Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Joe Biden signed executive orders to address the economic consequences of COVID-19 and to protect federal employees: "Building on the …

New book explores systemic, non-partisan and largely unchecked origins of Trumpism

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the inauguration of President Biden, Trump’s presidency is over. But according to journalist and author William Boardman, the United States still faces the harsh realities of …

New book explores systemic, non-partisan and largely unchecked origins of Trumpism

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the inauguration of President Biden, Trump’s presidency is over. But according to journalist and author William Boardman, the United States still faces the harsh realities of …

Governor Cuomo Tweaking Mobile Sports Betting Legalization in New York

Governor Cuomo wants to bring mobile sports betting to the state of New York in the near future. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Cuomo’s stance on the state of legal New York sports betting has …

MERIDIAN BARRIERS PLAY VITAL SECURITY ROLE AT INAUGURATION

MOBILE VEHICLE BARRIERS INTEGRATED AT CRITICAL POINTS IN WASHINGTON DC SECURITY ZONE WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When tens of thousands of troops secured the streets of Washington, D.C., Meridian Rapid …

NASA might be welcoming the first female leader since its development

NASA might be welcoming the first female leader since its development CONGO, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NASA will be changing leadership after a long streak of male leadership. This move comes after the agency decided to break the …

Biobased-Diesel.com Editor Ron Kotrba Partners with National Biodiesel Board on Commemorative Book

In partnership with NBB, Kotrba is documenting the stories of early figures who helped shape the multibillion-gallon U.S. biodiesel industry WARREN, MN, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ron Kotrba, editor and publisher of …

HIP Video Promo presents: Marvin Etzioni releases an influential new music clip "Love Letter To Democracy" on Music News

Sometimes the right song comes along at the right time. On the day and season of the inauguration, we celebrate the new administration. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Watch "Love Letter To Democracy" by …

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's National Strategy and Executive Actions on COVID-19

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Joe Biden announced the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness and signed executive actions to defeat the COVID …

Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of Waiver for Defense Secretary-Designate Lloyd Austin

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of legislation granting a waiver to General Lloyd Austin (ret.) to serve as Secretary of Defense. Below are excerpts of his remarks and a link to the video …

Turbulence in the U.S. left and right. Can anything calm this down? Yes, in fact.

With such divisions in our society, what can help us make sense of it and bring us together? WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recently, the conflict between persons of differing political and social views erupted in …

Youth for Human Rights Joins in Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Wonder why you saw people wearing blue last week? It’s part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to draw attention to this important issue. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around the country people are wearing …

BlackFacts.com Introduces Our “Black History Heroes” Video Series.

Blackfacts.com is delivering 3-5 minute video stories of the lives and legacies of Black History Heroes and Living Legends. Visit https://Blackfacts.com/heroes BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Pres. Biden’s Call to End 'Uncivil War' Addressed in Transformational Thinker Peter Montoya’s ‘The Second Civil War’

New Book Is a Citizen’s Guide to Healing Our Fractured Nation: Four Solutions Offered LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Joe Biden called for an end to America’s “uncivil war” of political division in his …

President Biden's Sweeping Immigration Plan Sets the Stage for Legalization of Millions of Undocumented Immigrants

Biden Immigration Bill: 8-Year Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants, Fast-Track Green Cards for Dreamers and High Skill Immigrants CLEVELAND, OHIO, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, after months of …

New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and Jamaican origin released an Inaugural blend in celebration of VP Kamala Harris

New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and Jamaican origins created an Inaugural Coffee Blend to celebrate First Female Vice President Kamala Harris HARLEM, NY, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Harlem Coffee Company of Indian and …

Biden's Bites: The New President's Favourite Hometown Food

Delaware’s favourite son may be headed to the White House, but his tried-and-true slate of local First State haunts stand ready for presidential visits DELAWARE, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many Americans and, indeed, for …