Government & Politics

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Jussie Smollett Ordered Released from Cook County Jail Due to His Appeal of Conviction

Wed Mar 16, 2022 06:56 pm Cardinal News

Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after an appeals court decision that agreed with Smollett’s lawyers that he should be released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to […]

President Biden Signs Legislation Appropriating More Than $14 Million for Lake County Infrastructure Projects

Wed Mar 16, 2022 01:36 pm Cardinal News

Includes $1 Million for New Lake County Emergency Operations Center Lake County, Illinois is slated to receive millions of dollars in infrastructure funding as part of a new federal bill. This week, President Joe Biden […]

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Study: Tax Burden for Illinois Middle Class Highest in U.S.

Tue Mar 15, 2022 03:20 pm Cardinal News

By Elyse Kelly | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Taxes in Illinois are the highest in the U.S., according to a new study, but experts add it depends on who you are […]

Downtown Arlington Heights Dunton House on Davis Street Closed for Remodeling

Mon Mar 14, 2022 03:06 pm Cardinal News

Following the discovery of a “Closed for Remodeling” sign at Dunton House restaurant at 11 West Davis Street in downtown Arlington Heights, the Village of Arlington Heights Building and Life Safety Department stuck an orange […]

Kyle Rittenhouse rifle just before destruction (SOURCE: Wisconsin State Crime Lab)

Wisconsin Crime Lab Destroys Rifle Used By Kyle Rittenhouse

Sat Mar 12, 2022 10:15 am Cardinal News

Wisconsin officials report that on February 25, 2022 they destroyed the rifle Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during protests in Kenosha in 2020 (TMJ4 News/NBC-affiliate Milwaukee). YouTube Tips ⓘ The rifle Kyle Rittenhouse […]

Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Cook County Jail

Thu Mar 10, 2022 06:47 pm Cardinal News

Jussie Smollett sentenced for lying to Chicago police (archived live stream). YouTube Tips ⓘ Jussie Smollett on Thursday, March 10, 2022 about 6:30 p.m. was sentenced in the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building to […]

The Cringey VP Kamala Harris Explanation that Ukraine is a Smaller Country and Russia is a Larger Country

Fri Mar 4, 2022 06:17 am Cardinal News

Kamala Harris was interviewed by “The Morning Hustle” which is presented on about 22 radio stations in the United States. YouTube Tips ⓘ VP Kamala Harris, the woman who publicly brought up the legitimacy of […]

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Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges

Thu Mar 3, 2022 01:42 pm Cardinal News

Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan Indicted on Federal Racketeering and Bribery Charges in Connection With Alleged Corruption Schemes CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 indicted […]

US Embassy in Russia: US Citizens Should Consider Departing Russia Immediately

Sun Feb 27, 2022 03:44 pm Cardinal News

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Russia announced Sunday, February 27, 2022 U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately via commercial options still available. An increasing number of airlines are cancelling flights into and out […]

Northwest Central Dispatch October 27, 2021

Illinois Senate Bill 3127 Would Recognize Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatchers As First Responders

Fri Feb 25, 2022 02:35 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Emergency dispatchers would be considered first responders under new legislation being considered in Springfield. Senate Bill 3127 would amend various laws to include emergency […]

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James and Illinois National Guard Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army Brig. Gen. Mark Jackson listen to Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Acting Director Linda Chapa LaVia speak during the Gold Star Mothers Luncheon The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Star Mothers Luncheon gives senior civilian and military leaders a chance to thank Gold Star mothers for their service to our nation and its military. Governor JB Pritzker thanked the Gold Star Mothers and said he was humbled to have the opportunity to speak with them. In addition to the sacrifice their sons and daughters gave to their nation, many Gold Star mothers keep their Fallen Heroes memories alive and continue their service to the community and to the military, said Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James, the Commander of First Army and keynote speaker at the luncheon. The luncheon was held at the First Infantry Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, Illinois, on Sunday, Sept. 29., 2019

Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville Wants to Block Gov. Pritzker From Paying Staff With Private Dollars

Fri Feb 25, 2022 02:06 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Saying private dollars shouldn’t be used to pay public employees, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would prevent Gov. J.B. Pritzker from paying […]

Mask sign in compliance with state mandate at Whole Foods in Schaumburg on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Mask Mandate in Illinois Set for Release on Monday, February 28, 2022

Fri Feb 25, 2022 02:04 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – For most of the past two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinoisans have been mandated to wear masks indoors per Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive […]

President Barack Obama official portrait (cropped)

Obama Ridiculing Romney in 2012: You Said Biggest Geopolitical Threat is Russia, Not Al Quaeda, Russia!

Thu Feb 24, 2022 09:05 am Cardinal News

The Final Presidential Debate 2012: President Obama ridicules Mitt Romney on earlier comments about Russia being greatest threat to U.S. YouTube Tips ⓘ Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, “Hope and Change” President Barack […]

Student wearing mask while reading a book (Alexandra Koch/pixabay)

School District Association “LUDA” Doesn’t Expect ISBE to Enforce Mask Mandate ‘At This Point’

Sun Feb 20, 2022 05:26 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – An association representing large school districts across Illinois, Large Unit District Association (LUDA), expects the issue of mask mandates to eventually dissipate, despite the […]

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Michael Madigan Implicated, Not Charged, in Bribery Case Involving ComEd Officials

Sun Feb 20, 2022 06:34 am Cardinal News

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Former House Speaker Michael Madigan spent more than $2.7 million for legal work in 2021, most of it after he left office, after being […]

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