Government & Politics

President Donald Trump Holds Rally in Battle Creek, Michigan After Being Impeached

Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:59 pm Cardinal News

President Trump rallies supporters in Battle Creek, Michigan. Back in Washington, D.C., the House of Representatives is holding a historic debate before voting on impeaching the president for the third time in history. MORE INFO […]

CBAI: Informational Toolkit Promotes Responsible Cannabis Use for New Law Fast Approaching January 1, 2020

Tue Dec 17, 2019 01:23 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois prepares to debut legal adult use of cannabis on Jan. 1, 2020, the industry’s major advocacy voice is rolling out a new public awareness campaign toolkit with a clear message: Be […]

New National Number 9-8-8 Is in the Works for a Simpler Way to Reach a Suicide Prevention Hotline

Fri Dec 13, 2019 01:26 pm Cardinal News

Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number (9-8-8) to reach a suicide prevention hotline to allow an easier way to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Once 9-8-8 implemented, […]

If You’re Offended by Trump Ads on Cardinal News, It Could Be Your Own Fault, Not the Fault of Cardinal News … Here’s Why

Wed Dec 11, 2019 05:26 pm Cardinal News

WARNING: SOME TRUMP ADS MIGHT APPEAR ON THIS PAGE BECAUSE THE WORD ‘TRUMP’ IS IN THE TITLE AND OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES IN THIS ARTICLE Straight out of bed Tuesday morning December 10, 2019 about 7:30 […]

Kamala Harris Drops Out of Presidential Race with a Phone Call to Staff

Tue Dec 3, 2019 12:19 pm Cardinal News

Kamala Harris announced to her staff in a phone call Tuesday morning December 3, 2019 that she is dropping out of the presidential race. To my supporters, it is with deep regret—but also with deep […]

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Fires Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson for Intolerable ‘Ethical Lapses’

Mon Dec 2, 2019 11:45 am Cardinal News

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has fired Police Supt. Eddie Johnson due to his intolerable ‘ethical lapses’ effective immediately. Mayor Lightfoot said her decision was made after a review of an inspector general’s report […]

First Lady Melania Trump Draws Boos at Opioid Awareness Event at Youth Summit, UMBC Event Center, Baltimore

Tue Nov 26, 2019 05:07 pm Cardinal News

First Lady Melania Trump was booed at her “Be Best” initiative for Baltimore area residents on Tuesday, November 25, 2019. Melania Trump remained positive amid boos and chatter from young attendees at a youth summit […]

Obama Weighs in on 2020 Race, Says Candidates Must be ‘Rooted in Reality’

Sat Nov 16, 2019 07:41 pm Cardinal News

Robin Biro and Eric Beach weigh in on the field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision we also have to be rooted in […]

District 211 School Board Votes to Make It Possible for Transgender Students to Gain Unrestricted Access to the Locker Room of Their Gender Declaration

Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:02 pm Cardinal News

The Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board on Thursday night voted to grant transgender students unrestricted access to the restrooms and locker rooms of the gender with which they identify. CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports. […]

Illinois Rep. Walker Votes to Cap Skyrocketing Insulin Prices

Thu Nov 14, 2019 01:29 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting for more affordable health care, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently voted to cap out-of-control insulin prices to $100 per month, helping those who too often must decide between paying […]

The Daily Northwestern Embroiled in Controversy After Apologizing for Coverage of Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions Appearance

Wed Nov 13, 2019 03:31 pm Cardinal News

The Daily Northwestern student newspaper has been subjected to a backlash after an apologetic editorial on how a protest was covered. The Daily Northwestern is the student newspaper at Northwestern University, which is published on […]

After 6 Months of Protests in Hong Kong, Clashes Erupt at the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:46 am Cardinal News

Hong Kong police warn that Hong Kong’s rule of law has been pushed to the “brink of total collapse” after more than five months of protests. On Tuesday November 12, 2019, hundreds of protesters wearing […]

Pickup Truck Driver in Pedestrian Crash at McHenry Home Depot that Killed William Dammeyer in March Fined $1,026 for Disobeying Stop Sign

Fri Nov 8, 2019 01:56 pm Cardinal News

A male driver from McHenry was found guilty on Wednesday November 6, 2019 for a March 31, 2019 fatal crash when he was accused of failing to obey a stop sign and striking a 71 […]

Trump Awards Posthumous Medal to Morgan Stanley’s Rick Rescorla Who Saved Thousands on 9/11

Thu Nov 7, 2019 07:09 pm Cardinal News

President Trump presents the Presidential Citizens Medal posthumously to veteran Rick Rescorla (begins 40:02/56:48). Rick Rescorla, who was head of security at Morgan Stanley, is credited with saving 2,700 lives when he implemented emergency evacuation […]

Board Hears Thoughts on Recreational Sale of Cannabis in Arlington Heights; Votes to Opt Out at Arlington Heights Village Board Meeting Nov. 4, 2019

Wed Nov 6, 2019 04:55 pm Cardinal News

Video archive of the Arlington Heights Village Board Meeting November 4, 2019 that involved the controversial decision to opt out of retail sales of marijuana in Arlington Heights (begins 53:19/3:21:31). Following months of study by […]

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