Posts by Tim Hadac
Rush accuses Biden Administration of lying about Laquan McDonald’s family
By Tim Hadac A day after the Biden Administration announced it would not prosecute the police officer convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st) essentially accused the Biden Administration of lying. Here is the congressman’s press release, in full: ••• WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the United States Attorney for the Northern District…
Read More‘Chicago: I’m in!’
Lopez announces mayoral run By Tim Hadac He does not represent most Southwest Side neighborhoods, but Raymond A. Lopez wants to. The 15th Ward alderman and Democratic committeeman last week announced his candidacy for mayor. With a simple tweet (“Chicago: I’m in!”), Lopez on April 6 signaled his candidacy. At a brief press conference that…
Read MoreGOP snit may be a blessing in disguise
By Thomas L. Knapp Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee announced its withdrawal from the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has monopolized “major party” debates since 1988. The RNC, claiming bias on the CPD’s part in selecting moderators, pledged to “find newer, better debate platforms.” While the RNC’s reasons are self-serving, this may be…
Read MoreHistory is more than Harold
By Ray Hanania There is no doubt that a bias exists in the mainstream news media when it comes to Chicago politics. For example, last week would have been Chicago Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th birthday had he not died of poor health and eating habits on Nov. 25, 1987. I covered Washington from the day…
Read MoreProtect IP to keep American tech at the top
By Paul R. Michel America can’t outcompete low-wage countries when it comes to manufacturing cheap, mass-produced widgets. But we can — and historically have — outcompeted every other nation when it comes to creating superior technology, from semiconductors and smartphone operating systems to advanced medicines. Unfortunately, this advantage is disappearing. Competitor nations have greatly improved…
Read MoreAt least the state now has a cushion
By Rich Miller The Illinois Senate adjourned its session April 9, just after 3 o’clock in the morning. The House adjourned about three hours later, as the sun was coming up. This wasn’t the first time the chambers worked into the wee smalls to finish their work, including a budget, and it probably won’t be…
Read MoreA century plus 2
West Lawn resident Grace Williams walked a path of rose petals as she celebrated her 102nd birthday earlier this month at Senior Suites at Midway Village, 6800 S. Keating. Born in 1920 in Huntsville, Ala., she still reads the Bible daily and is active with Landmark Baptist Church. She was feted by…
Read MoreThousands of summer jobs coming for youths
Lightfoot unveils One Summer Chicago 2022 From staff reports Mayor Lightfoot and several City departments and agencies this week announced a variety of summer youth programming, including the 2022 One Summer Chicago (OSC) application. OSC 2022 will run from July 5 to Aug. 12 and marks the return of in-person job and life-skills training for…
Read MoreChuy says yes to marijuana act
Calls war on drugs ‘racist and anti-immigrant’ From staff reports U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) recently touted his vote for the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. “Since the first anti-marijuana laws and throughout the war on drugs, marijuana policy has been constructed according to racist and anti-immigrant biases,” García said. “Even the name…
Read MoreCounty to vaccinate dogs, cats
From staff reports The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has announced its 2022 Partners in Prevention clinic locations. ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free one-year rabies vaccines and microchips. Clinics are available to Cook County dogs and cats. Owners must bring proof of residency (driver’s license or state ID)…
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