Illinois Has the Worst Public Pension Debt Bomb in the Country
Illinois has the worst public employee pension deficit in the country, even more so than populous California. In fact, Illinois' shortfall exceeds the shortfalls of about 36 other states combined. Illinois' shortfall to fully cover pension promises to public employees is $172 billion, worse than California's $140 billion shortfall, worse than New Jersey's $90 billion […]
Rural counties in California and Illinois push to secede from blue states to separate from liberal-run cities: report
That's enough. The push to secede and form a new state in countless rural counties across deep blue states like Illinois and California appears to be gaining momentum in the wake of the Nov. 5 election. Rural conservative residents are looking to their brethren taking refuge in red states with lower taxes and less regulation, […]
Rutgers blows chance for upset win after icing Illinois kicker backfires
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Luke Altmyer's catch-and-run 40-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant with four seconds left gave No. 24 Illinois a 38-31 win over Rutgers on Saturday. The University of Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) fell behind 31-30 after long kicker Ethan Mokulski made a desperate 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds left. Rutgers coach […]
Illinois Democrat Official Arrested for Alleged DUI Harasses Cop
An Illinois Democratic lawmaker charged with drunk driving after allegedly crashing his car repeatedly misrepresented himself as an “elected official” and sexually harassed the police officer who arrested him, authorities say. This was revealed by camera footage and police. Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele arrested On the evening of Nov. 10, Chicago […]
Illinois Dem ups pressure on House to release Gaetz report: 'We care about ethics'
Rep. Sean Kasten (D-Ill.) has accused former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) of sexual assault and detailed drug use allegations in a House ethics report he wants released. He was severely criticized for this. “None of us would want to work in an environment where we could commit the crimes that Matt Gaetz is accused of […]
Jussie Smollett’s conviction for hate crime hoax dismissed in ‘surprising’ 5-0 decision by Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett's conviction in a headline-grabbing hate crime hoax has been thrown out. Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday — in what case? WLS-TV An agreement between the former “Empire” actor and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to drop criminal charges in exchange for fines and community service should have stood, a judge ruled. Smollett […]
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction
Jussie Smollett attends the New York screening of “Lost Holiday” on September 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Feldman/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers9:16am – Thursday, November 21, 2024 The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned disgraced actor Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction. advertisement On a technicality, the court found that […]
Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois Supreme Court overturns defamation case empire A judge ruled Thursday that actor Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax case cannot be retried. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx originally offered Smollett a plea deal that required him to forfeit his $10,000 bail and complete 15 hours of volunteer community service. Mr Justice Rochford said: “I […]
Texas Braces for Final Biden-Era Migrant Surge, Illinois Extends Welcome Mat
Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to apply Operation Lone Star resources to the state's border with Mexico in preparation for the last mass migration event of the Biden era. Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker this week vowed to “do everything in our power to protect illegal immigrants.” “Texas continues to deploy all available tools and […]
Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Saturday pledged to remain open to transgender issues in the state, especially after the issue of minors became a partisan issue during the presidential campaign. The billionaire governor, whose family is deeply involved in the transgender movement, posted a tweet to commemorate Transgender Awareness Week. “This Transgender Awareness Week, I […]