Government & Politics

Quite a Different Crowd Reaction from Hillary Clinton’s Hotel Arrival in New York in 2022 Compared to Departure in Arlington Heights in 2019

Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:33 pm Cardinal News

Hillary Clinton booed and jeered as she arrived at a New York hotel on Friday, February 18, 2022. Clinton was in New York to deliver remarks at the 2022 New York State Democratic Convention. Former […]

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Property Tax Relief from Illinois Department of Revenue for Seniors

Sat Feb 19, 2022 09:42 am Cardinal News

Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – For seniors on fixed incomes, paying property taxes can be the one hurdle that forces them […]

Joe Biden Remarks on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Fri Feb 18, 2022 04:02 pm Cardinal News

President Joe Biden makes remarks the situation in Ukraine after a teleconference with allied world leaders. YouTube Tips ⓘ US believes Russia may attack Kiev. US will not send troops into Ukraine, according Biden US […]

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

Illinois Fourth District Court of Appeals Dismisses Gov. Pritzker’s School Mask Order Appeal As ‘Moot’

Fri Feb 18, 2022 07:23 am Cardinal News

An appellate court dismissed Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling (Judy Wang/WGN News. YouTube Tips ⓘ By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The temporary restraining order blocking […]

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Insists School Masks Still Mandated Despite Judge and Legislators Blocking Rule

Wed Feb 16, 2022 09:19 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Despite a district court judge and a top legislative committee blocking Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask and exclusion mandate, the governor says students are […]

After Gov. Pritzker’s Pardon, Legislation Introduced to Prevent Arsonists from Becoming Fire Chiefs

Wed Feb 16, 2022 09:10 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Republican state lawmakers want to know how a convicted arsonist could become chief of an Illinois fire department. Jerame Simmons received a pardon from […]

Ambassador Bridge Blockade Cleared, Protesters Arrested or Removed in Windsor, Ontario

Sun Feb 13, 2022 05:25 pm Cardinal News

Earlier Sunday, police cleared the Ambassador Bridge blockade near Windsor, Ontario, where about twelve people were arrested and about seven to 10 vehicles were towed. YouTube Tips ⓘ Protesters formed a blockade at the Ambassador […]

Clinton Campaign Paid to Infiltrate Trump Servers to Link Trump to Russia, According to Durham Report

Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:36 am Cardinal News

The former acting attorney general under Donald Trump, Matt Whitaker, joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the latest in the Durham probe. YouTube Tips ⓘ Fox News reported Sunday morning, February 13, 2022, that […]

Midwest Truckers Watching Canada Protest, Affect on Logistics, Especially Auto Parts

Sun Feb 13, 2022 08:37 am Cardinal News

Trucks continue to block streets in downtown Ottawa, with their horns blasting in defiance of a court injunction, as the protest against COVID-19 public health rules stretches into its third weekend. Ottawa police say their […]

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Amid Global Chip Shortage, Legislation Introduced to Provide Incentives for Chip Manufacturers to Convert Facilities in Illinois

Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:42 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Amid a global shortage, legislation is being introduced to try to get Illinois into the microchip manufacturing ring. Named the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for […]

Jim Durkin R-Western Springs (SOURCE: repdurkin.com)

Illinois Lawmakers Blame SAFE-T Act After Shooting Death Case in Chicago Results in No Murder Charge

Thu Feb 10, 2022 07:26 am Cardinal News

Illinois House GOP calls for pepeal of SAFE-T Act after Pritzker Law lets criminal evade justice (Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs). YouTube Tips ⓘ By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Citing a grand jury’s refusal […]

Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force Announced (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

County and Federal Officials Announce New Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force; Seeks to Free Victims

Wed Feb 9, 2022 02:18 pm Cardinal News

Today, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, county and federal officials announced the formation of a new task force directed at curbing sex and labor trafficking in Lake County. The Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force will […]

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker Announces Upcoming End of One COVID-19 Mask Mandate and the Modification of Another

Wed Feb 9, 2022 02:10 pm Cardinal News

News Conference Expected Wednesday Afternoon The state’s indoor mask mandate may soon be changing. Governor JB Pritzker could unveil a new plan Wednesday afternoon as Mundelein High School students protest that they are done wearing […]

Palatine Police Arrest Fremd High School Student After Investigating Report of Knife Threat in Confrontation Over COVID-19 Mask Use

Tue Feb 8, 2022 12:45 pm Cardinal News

Palatine police announced Tuesday, February 8, 2022 that a juvenile student was arrested after a disturbance involving a knife in a classroom. Palatine police state that on Monday February 07, 2022, the school resource officer […]

Palatine Police Investigating Report of Knife Threat in Confrontation Over COVID-19 Mask Use at Fremd High School

Tue Feb 8, 2022 08:50 am Cardinal News

Palatine police responded about 8:25 a.m. Monday February 7, 2022 to a report of a confrontation of students regarding the practice of wearing masks for COVID-19 precautions. Palatine police are investigating a report that between […]

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