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Schools

Wirepoints: Illinois labor laws prioritize teachers unions over students

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2019

As Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) educators appear poised to walk out on strike for the third time in seven years, a Wirepoints report identifies Illinois as having some of the “most anti-taxpayer labor laws” in the U.S.

From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 14 hours ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2019

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 15.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

Politics

Chicago Reader hosts Democratic presidential debate watch party

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2019

The Chicago Reader played host to a Democratic presidential debate watch party on Oct. 15 that was attended by party candidate Marianne Williamson.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 21: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct. 15, 2019) - District

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2019

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight the rich diversity of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.

Village of Brighton Village Board met September 9

By Michael Abella | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Brighton Village Board met Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Village of Brighton Village Board met September 3

By Michael Abella | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Brighton Village Board met Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Village of Brighton Village Board met September 26

By Michael Abella | Oct 16, 2019

Village of Brighton Village Board met Thursday, Sept. 26.

City of Wheaton City Council met September 16

By Michael Abella | Oct 16, 2019

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Sept. 16.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 4: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct. 15, 2019) - District

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2019

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight the rich diversity of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus.

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met September 10

By Michael Abella | Oct 15, 2019

City of Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board met Tuesday, Sept. 10.

City of Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met August 27

By Michael Abella | Oct 15, 2019

City of Wheaton Fine and Cultural Arts Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 27.

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met August 27

By Michael Abella | Oct 15, 2019

City of Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 27.

City of Wheaton Bicycle Advisory Commission met August 21

By Michael Abella | Oct 15, 2019

City of Wheaton Bicycle Advisory Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 21.

City of Wheaton City Council met September 16

By Michael Abella | Oct 15, 2019

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Sept. 16.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4: Lightford hosts RALI CARES education trailer to combat opioid abuse

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

To continue efforts in combating the opioid crisis, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) partnered with the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative and the Code 3 Association to bring the RALI CARES educational trailer to Hillside last week.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1: Senator Munoz presents Break Every Chain

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Assistant Majority Leader Tony Muñoz will host Break Every Chain, an event focused on combating breast cancer and domestic violence on October 17 at the National Latino Education Institute.

Local Government

Council’s Progressive Caucus Tax proposals would set us back over 100 years, financial expert says

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 15, 2019

A truckload of new taxes proposed by Chicago City Council’s Progressive Caucus appears as if they “deliberately selected some of the most foolish of all options,” said financial analyst and Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon.

City of Wheaton Historic Commssion will meet October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 15, 2019

City of Wheaton Historic Commssion will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 15.