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Chicago attorney negotiates COVID-19 surveillance programs for school districts

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 6, 2021

Several school districts across Illinois have adopted COVID-19 screening programs ahead of returning to in-person teaching, all of which were negotiated by a Chicago attorney.

Medline teams with YMCA to distribute masks to Chicago's underserved communities

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 28, 2020

A healthcare company partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and several others to create a program to create and distribute masks, a Medline press release stated.

From Kendall County Times

Parkview Christian Academy board chief goes on air to defend decision not to enforce masks

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Parkview Christian Academy Board President Jed Davis recently spoke on "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show with hosts Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson about the school's decision not to mandate the wearing of protective masks.

Illinois GOP pens letter critical of Madigan, Pritzker to Chicago reporters

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 31, 2020

The Illinois Republican Party has written an open letter to the Chicago press corps regarding House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Fundraiser to benefit disabled Black sex workers scheduled Friday

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 17, 2020

A fundraiser is scheduled Friday to benefit the Disabled Black Sex Workers Fund at the Royal Palms. The event will be held 5-8 p.m. and the venue is asking all attendees to wear masks and suggests a $5 donation per item, according to a flyer.

Stephens blames Pritzker, calls for IDES audit following data breach

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 18, 2020

House Rep. Bradley Stephens (R-Rosemont) wants Illinoisans to receive their unemployment insurance benefits and for the state to fix the Illinois Department of Employment Security's (IDES) system which caused a massive data breach.

Former New York City police commissioner: Mayor won't let officers do their job

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 11, 2020

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik spoke with Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson last week about the current violence going on in the city and Mayor Bill de Blasio's leadership during the riots and protests during Chicago's Morning Answer.

Political organization tweet criticizes Duckworth's anti-Trump response

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 11, 2020

Illinois Political Corruption Exposed (IPCE) tweeted June 3 calling U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth's (D-Ill.) angry tweet about President Trump "virtue signaling blabber."

Pritzker signs alcohol to-go bill

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 3, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that allows bars and restaurants to sell alcohol in to-go containers.

Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago should prepare for 40,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations, contradicting projections

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 3, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told NBC Chicago that the city needs to prepare for 40,000 hospitalizations due to COVID-19, contradicting statewide projections for less than 10,000, Wirepoints Founder Mark Glennon reported.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

Rep. Cassidy supports bipartisan effort for fair maps

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 15, 2020

House Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Rogers Park) supports bipartisan legislation that would pave the way for fair mapping in Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

Activist opposes city income tax: 'We have a swamp in Chicago'

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 26, 2020

While Chicago resident Richard Munnich concedes the likelihood of the city adopting an income tax to help dig itself out of its growing $800 million debt, the conservative activist says he is staunchly opposed.

Illinois Attorney General, health care professionals announce lawsuit against Juul Labs

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 16, 2019

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against Juul Labs as part of his fight against e-cigarettes.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

Former candidate says Chicago's 'Democratic Machine' to blame for soaring shoplifting rate

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 21, 2019

A physician and former U.S. Congressional candidate is not surprised about the soaring rate of petty crime in Chicago.

Political blogger says pension crisis partially to blame for Chicago's increase in retail thefts

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 19, 2019

A blogger and venture capitalist believes the pension crisis is partly to blame for Chicago's recent uptick in shoplifting.

Chicago Republican Party opposes Mayor Lightfoot's plan to add taxes, reps say

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 22, 2019

The Chicago Republican Party doesn't agree with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's plan to ask the state Legislature for the authority to tax high-end professional services and home sales that are worth more than $1 million.