Political discourse in the era of Donald Trump has plunged to new lows.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
Op-Ed: Death wish crosses line of acceptable political hyperbole
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
State lawmaker apologizes for ‘broth of Legionella’ comment, says she won’t resign
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Democrat who said she wanted to give a Republican colleague’s family a “broth of Legionella” so they would “ultimately die” during a heated debate apologized, but won’t resign.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Bill to abolish some local townships, road districts moves ahead
November 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A bill that would make it easier to eliminate some units of government in two of the state’s 102 counties could be on its way to Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk this week.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Illinois bicentennial best-of voters pick Lincoln’s death as Illinois’ most monumental moment
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The list of Illinois’ most monumental moments is mostly tied to Abraham Lincoln with three of the top five all having ties to the state’s favorite son.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Attorneys for Pritzker ask judge to dismiss campaign racial discrimination case
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Incoming Gov. J.B. Pritzker is preparing to take office, but his legal team is still fighting discrimination claims made against his election campaign.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Final shot won’t go as Illini fall at Notre Dame
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SOUTH BEND, Ind. • Trent Frazier got the exact shot that Brad Underwood and the rest of the Illini wanted him to take.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
It’s official: 21 candidates are running for Chicago mayor. How many will make the ballot?
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The race to become Chicago’s next mayor is on its way to becoming one of the most crowded in the city’s history, as 21 candidates filed nominating petitions by Monday’s deadline to appear on the Feb. 26 ballot.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Doug Schoen: Congress, border security AND immigration reform are critical. We can’t wait any longer
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It was deeply troubling to see video of U.S. Border Patrol agents firing tear gas Sunday into a crowd of migrants – including women and children – across the border in Mexico in order to prevent them from breaking through the border fence south of San Diego.
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
5 keys to a Bears playoff push as they enter the season’s final month
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When the Bears return to Halas Hall on Tuesday after a four-day weekend, they will have about a month to complete a push for their first NFC North title and playoff berth since 2010.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Illinois Democrat says she wanted to pump a ‘broth of Legionella’ bacteria into Republican colleague’s water supply
November 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A Democratic state lawmaker said she wanted to pump a lethal “broth of Legionella” bacteria into the water system of a Republican colleague’s family, during heated remarks on the Illinois House floor over a bill aimed at helping families of more than a dozen residents at the Downstate Quincy veterans home who died of Legionnaires’.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
