July 6, 2021 Republicans fire back after Chinese state media mocks July 4th violence The CCP’s media propaganda arm, the Xinhua News Service, attacked the surge of violence over the Fourth of July weekend in a crass political cartoon of a man firing guns over a grave marked “Death From Firearm” as what appears to be two politicians celebrate the holiday.
July 5, 2021 Independence Day fireworks cause house burnings, injuries, and deaths across US While the nation celebrated Independence Day 2021 with a sense that things were slowly turning back to normal, there were some whose fortunes took a turn for the worse after fireworks displays quickly got out of hand.
July 5, 2021 Chicago violence spikes over July 4 weekend with up to 88 shootings Chicago saw an incredibly violent holiday weekend as July Fourth saw around 88 people shot, including over a dozen killed in crimes across the city.
July 5, 2021 Chicago alderman on violent Fourth of July weekend: ‘This is a war zone’ Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano reacted to the violent Fourth of July weekend in his city on Monday, calling the area a “war zone,” and slammed local leaders, including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, for the increase in crime.
July 1, 2021 Chicago Mayor Lightfoot says 99% of critics motivated by racism, sexism Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says 99% of her critics are motivated by two things: racism and sexism.
July 1, 2021 Kinzinger bucks McCarthy over Jan. 6 commission warning: 'Who gives a s---?' Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., brushed off the possibility that he could lose his committee assignments if he joins Democrats' Jan. 6 investigation.
June 29, 2021 Illinois gov encourages residents to carry masks amid Delta variant spread Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is encouraging all residents regardless of vaccination status to leave home with a mask citing concern over the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
June 29, 2021 Illinois teacher sues school district, claims 'equity' push violates US Constitution A drama teacher in Illinois is fighting back against what her attorneys say is highly racial content that stereotypes White people and violates the U.S. Constitution.
June 29, 2021 Nearly 100 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois summer camp, officials say Nearly 100 cases of coronavirus have been linked to a camp in Illinois where indoor masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday, adding that one unvaccinated young adult required hospitalization.
June 24, 2021 Education secretary refuses to say how many genders there are in testy exchange with GOP congresswoman During a House Education and Labor Committee hearing on the priorities of the Department of Education, Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., asked Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about an educational material disseminated to students and their families entitled “Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools.”
