An activist whose job it is to help LGBTQ+ youth made an astonishing claim during a congressional hearing in mid-December: That detransitioning is not a “real thing.”
Trans activist wants you to believe detransitioners aren’t real. But facts don’t lie
House Republicans plan for ongoing inquiry into origins of COVID
(The Center Square) – House Republicans have made it clear they plan to use their newfound majority to investigate the origins of COVID-19.
Federal court rejects challenge from female athletes to Connecticut transgender sports policy
Four female athletes who sought to have a Connecticut policy that permits males who identify as female to compete in girls’ athletic events have lost their case in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals.
Daily Hope: The Greatest Gift Ever
The greatest gift you’ve ever been given wasn’t bought in a store. No cash exchanged hands. It wasn’t even wrapped.
Virginia tractor-trailer crash sends 40,000 pounds of meatballs onto highway
A crash between two tractor-trailers in Virginia on Friday resulted in tens of thousands of pounds of meatballs rolling down the highway, officials said.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19 a second time
For a second time this year, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, she announced in a statement.
Pritzker proclaims passage of labor amendment
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker officially proclaimed that Amendment 1, which prohibits laws regulating collective bargaining in Illinois, has been passed.
Missouri man found guilty of murder in Southern Illinois cop’s death
EDWARDSVILLE — A judge found a Missouri man guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday in the death of an Illinois police officer that was killed while trying to stop the man from fleeing the police.
Illinois climatologist: ‘Winter’s coming with a vengeance’
CHICAGO — As scattered snow showers fell across Illinois on Thursday, officials said the region will see much colder temperatures next week, and advised residents to take precautions.
Brittney Griner says she’ll play for WNBA’s Mercury in 2023
Brittney Griner, who was released from a Russian prison last week and freed in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, on Friday said she was “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans to be back on the basketball court for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury this season.