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On Tuesday, the governor said he will be in Chicago with his son for Thanksgiving;His wife and daughter are in Florida. Pritzker said they will stay in Florida after propaganda publications made false accusations about his daughter. “I’m the governor. I’m willing to make the hard decisions that sometimes bring on vitriol from political opponents, but my children shouldn't come under attack.”
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Audio and summary Illinois bill would override local law to allow homeless living in all public parks – Wirepoints
April 14, 2026
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Chicago Fiscal Crisis Worse Than Pre-Bankruptcy Detroit, HIV Surge and Public Health Threat From Open Borders Goes Unreported
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Summary and audio linked here.
Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Chicago pension buyout plan mostly shifts debt rather than eliminating it, property tax surge doubles inflation over three decades
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WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times falsely blame Texas Gov. Abbott for 2020 to 2024 surge in Chicago Latino HIV, AIDS infections – Wirepoints Quickpoint
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The bloviating buffoonery of Pritzker is epic – Such the dishonest hypocrite. Funny how he double-talks when caught lying.
I think his kids are fair game. Look at what he and his communist health official have done to your kids.
Amazing–what a hypocrite. He and Dems will say what they want about 14 yr old son of the President but heaven forbid something is said about him.
I guess he took acting lessons as well.
Evil sick incompetent tyrant. The press ought to ask JB about his cousin Tom and his escapades with Jeffrey Epstein.
…but its okay to attack President Trump’s children?
Go f*** yourself fat boy!