Gov. JB Pritzker has made quality education one of his top priorities, even marketing the phrase, “Improving Education from Cradle to Career” – and highlighting an increase in education funding by more than $1 billion; raising the minimum teacher salary; and expanding investments in vocational and technical training in high schools across the state.
But the reality is that our schools are failing – children are falling further behind in their learning and student test scores continue to plummet. Click to read more.
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On Tuesday, attorneys from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office argued a motion to stay the consolidated cases challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s Assault Weapons Ban brought by former Republican candidate for Attorney General Thomas DeVore. Effingham County Chief Judge Douglas L. Jarman declined to stay the cases and set a hearing date in May to resolve DeVore’s discovery requests. Click to read more.
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Earlier this month, U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R, IL-15) announced the launch of the Congressional Family Caucus from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. In a brief but spirited speech, she explained that the caucus’ purpose is to defend the natural family from Left-grounded erosion. She subsequently criticized the Left for its support of “abortion, fatherlessness, surgical castration, and atheism,” as well as “eliminating parental consent and replacing families with the state.” Click to read more.
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Ever since DeSantis’ visit to the Chicago suburbs, he continues to drop in the polls, as his potential opponent – former President Donald Trump, surges – widening his double-digit lead over the FL governor.
According to Morning Consult, in February, right around the time of DeSantis’ visit to Illinois, Trump maintained a 16-point lead over DeSantis.
In March, just weeks after his visit, Trump widened that lead – leading DeSantis by now 24-points.
A similar poll conducted by TIPP had Trump leading DeSantis by 23-points in February, and 29-points a month later. Click to read more.
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Some politicians address challenges head-on. Others attempt distractions, changing the subject in the hope that the public will forget the ongoing disasters of their governance.
It should be no surprise by now that Joe Biden falls in the latter group.
As the American economy continues to stagnate, with high inflation, a sluggish stock market, and the promise of home ownership moving into unreachable territory, Joe Biden has returned to one of his favorite cons: the idea that he can make Americans safer by expanding unconstitutional gun control measures. Click to read more.
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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is obsessed with control – and it’s why he’s pushing a referendum that would give him virtually unlimited power in Orland Park.
He controls the Village Trustees.
He controls restaurants and bars as the liquor commissioner.
He controls who gets contracts with the Village.
And now he wants complete and total control of all Village activities and day-to-day operations under a referendum that was presented at the last minute – without any input from the community; and without a comprehensive plan, during the January 16, 2023 Village Board meeting. Click to read more.
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