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NEA members vote to promote CRT curriculum

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 16, 2021

National Education Association (NEA) members have voted to promote critical race theory teachings.

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Hartford encourages people to speak up against CRT

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 16, 2021

Maria G. Hartford is imploring more parents to become involved in the fight against critical race theory (CRT) teachings.

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Harris: Medicaid bill will 'make access easier and healthcare more affordable'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 15, 2021

State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signing of a new Medicaid omnibus bill as a first step in closing the gap in healthcare disparities between individuals all across the state.

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Red Cross' Squier: 'The need for blood doesn't take a summer break'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 15, 2021

American Red Cross Illinois Regional Communications and Marketing Officer Joy Squier was recently on hand for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 2294 during a press conference held at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.

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Poverty law activist Altman: 'Everyone deserves access to affordable comprehensive health care'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 15, 2021

The Medicaid omnibus bill is a significant measure for Illinoisans, according to Stephanie Altman, director of healthcare justice and senior director of policy at the Shriver Center on Poverty Law.

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Rufo speaks out against CRT, warning that kindergarten children are taught that 'whiteness is the devil'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 15, 2021

Christopher Rufo isn’t alone in feeling the need to take a stand opposing critical race theory (CRT).

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AIDS Foundation's Jackson says Medicaid measure is big win 'for the most vulnerable communities across our state'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 14, 2021

Medicaid is vital to over half the number of persons living with HIV in the state. Timothy Jackson, director of government relations at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, stressed this during the recent signing of the Medicaid omnibus bill.

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Chicago lawsuit gains national attention, commentary in New Hampshire

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 14, 2021

A lawsuit filed in Illinois targeting critical race theory (CRT) teachings as discriminatory is fast drawing national attention.

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Police Superintendent Brown: 'There are too many violent offenders and too little consequences in our courts'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 14, 2021

Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown argues there’s plenty of blame to go around for the city’s runaway crime rate, with state prosecutors and courts being a major part of the problem.

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Pfleger calls on Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 12, 2021

Declaring “Illinois is in a state of emergency,” the Rev. Michael Pfleger of the Archdiocese of Chicago is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take immediate action.

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Illinois GOP head Tracy: 'Job creators in our communities are struggling to find folks wanting to go back to work'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 12, 2021

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy says the state’s many problems run deep.

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Chicago Teachers Union reposts column linking CRT fight to white supremacy

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2021

The Chicago Teachers Union is bringing attention to an opinion column in The Washington Post about the push against critical race theory.

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Reporter Kelly to Lightfoot: 'You've lost control of the city!'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2021

Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently lashed out at Newsmax reporter William Kelly after he pressed her on the city’s rising violent crime rate.

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Tracy: 'Democrats are angry culture warriors who want to smash our history'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 1, 2021

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy is doing all he can to highlight what he sees as the differences between his party and Democrats in Springfield.

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Bill would let non-citizen parents vote for school board, but immigration activist Tsao asks what about non-parents?

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2021

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) senior policy counsel member Fred Tsao has questions about a bill that would allow non-citizens to cast votes in school board elections.

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Northwestern student, 19, dies of pneumonia-related issues following heart transplant

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

Northwestern University freshman Simone Scott, 19, died last week following a heart transplant she received in May after being stricken by a virus that was not COVID-19.

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DePaul College Prep's Stanton-Anderson: No decision yet on mandatory vaccines

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

DePaul College Prep Principal Dr. Megan Stanton-Anderson recently responded to a parent’s concern that the school would make COVID-19 vaccinations for students mandatory.

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Weckbacher files election complaint: 'Was this whole adjudication process botched?'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

Lake County resident George Weckbacher has filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections charging that in 2020 the City of Chicago and Cook County used a voting system that did not meet use requirements as outlined by the Statutes and Administration Code of Illinois.

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Vega Samuel: 'Census data is the only acceptable standard for redistricting'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 10, 2021

Griselda Vega Samuel doesn’t see how the latest map redistricting project ever had the chance to bring about the fairness and equity Democrats insist they want to see.

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Muslim leader Sayeed: 'Please don’t vote yes on maps where our voices and our leadership have not been heard'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition leader Dr. Dilara Sayeed hopes lawmakers in Springfield come to understand the cries of residents concerned about fair maps for the growing force she believes them to be.