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Illinois’ two U.S. senators, Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, also endorsed Harris on Monday. As of Monday morning, all of Illinois’ congressional Democrats had pledged to support Harris.
It comes in the wake of the murder of a Chicago letter carrier in front of a South Side home.
Sonya Massey’s last words were: “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” followed by “I’m sorry,” as Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson put his hand on his 9 mm pistol and threatened to shoot her in the face. Seconds later, he did.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law last week. House Bill 5457 provides that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not revoke, suspend, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against a license or permit issued under the law based solely upon an immigration violation.
“It isn’t Donald Trump who is an existential threat to our democracy. It’s Barack Obama…. It’s classic ward-boss tactics…. I’ve known Mr. Obama since 1995. We both grew up in Chicago politics. We understand how it works—with the bosses over the people. Mr. Obama learned the lessons well. And what he just did to Mr. Biden is what political bosses have been doing in Chicago since the 1871 fire—selections masquerading as elections.”
As Illinois seeks to end federal court oversight of its disability services, an independent court monitor says the state continues to fall short of promises made 13 years ago to allow people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live outside of institutions.
At the convention, Biden will be saluted for his presidential, vice presidential and Senate legacy. When Biden delivers his keynote address, one convention veteran said, he will get a lengthy standing ovation and be treated as a hero.“We have so many reasons to love Joe Biden,” Harris said when she visited the Delaware campaign headquarters on Monday afternoon. If elected, Harris, who is Black and Asian American, would be the country’s
In Illinois Department of Transportation data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, there was a 12% increase in traffic stops last year from 2022.
Superintendent Larry Snelling said an additional 500 officers will be in the city for the DNC. “So this will help us free up our Chicago Police officers to make sure that they’re available to respond to any crimes that are happening outside of the DNC footprint,” Snelling said.
“Statistically speaking, more people have visited space than driven the Wienermobile! We take pride in welcoming the next class who will continue to uphold the tradition of sparking smiles and bringing buns of fun to fans across the U.S.” On average, fewer than 1% of applicants are chosen for Wienermobile driver positions, Oscar Mayer says.
Out of 90 Midwestern metropolitan areas, Illinois has four in the bottom 10 for new housing per capita in 2023. Housing affordability is directly linked to getting units built.
Here are data snapshots of Illinois communities and schools. See how well your tax dollars are performing in your city, county or school compared to others.
The Democratic National Convention is coming to Chicago next month. You can be sure Chicago and all of Illinois will be held up by the political establishment as showcases of the success of progressive policies. But who has the facts, data and analysis to help expose what’s really happening here? Wirepoints does.
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