Written by David E. Smith
On Monday morning we were greeted with more alarming news from the City of Chicago: 100 people arrested and 13 Chicago Police Officers injured after groups of rioters unleashed chaos, smashed windows, and looted stores. They targeted Chicago’s Magnificent Mile shopping district and other parts of the city’s downtown. That news comes in addition to the “other” news that at least 35 people were shot and 3 killed in weekend gang violence.… Continue Reading
Written by Daniel Horowitz
Some localities are now threatening jail time for people who do not wear masks under the unproven science of stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2. The contorted irony is that this same virus is being used as a pretext to release criminals from jails and prisons to stop an epidemic in confined areas. Well, it turns out there is a lower death rate from COVID-19 in jails than in the general population. Consequently, the coronavirus bloodbath in jails and prisons has not materialized, but the spike in crime from prisoners’ release certainly has.… Continue Reading
Tags: bail, COVID–19, Daniel Horowitz, Maryland Public Policy Institute, Noel Gallo, Sean Kennedy, violent crime, Wall Street Journal, Washington Times
Crime Culture, Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
July 31, 2020 7:00 AM |
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Written by David E. Smith
Even if you live outside of Illinois Senate District 25, this edition of Spotlight presents information every voter needs to know. Republican candidate for senator, Jeanette Ward, joins me and Monte Larrick to talk about her candidacy as well as some of the critical issues facing our state. Jeanette shares the biblical values and common-sense principles regarding freedom, faith, and family that will inform her service if she is elected.… Continue Reading
Written by Christine Misner
Could Mike Madigan’s luck have finally run out? That’s what many in Illinois are wondering as news of a federal investigation into a bribery scheme linked to the longtime Democrat and Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives have revealed. Calls for him to resign are starting to come from around Illinois. Plus, court records are showing that the scandal may have a link to fellow Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker.… Continue Reading
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Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
July 25, 2020 4:00 AM |
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Written by Daniel Horowitz
Where are all the frantic press releases from every corporation in America amid the worst mass shooting of black people in Chicago’s recent memory? Where are the protests? The demands for more prison time? More cops? Or, if you only get your news from superficial corporate media sources, perhaps you don’t know what I’m talking about.
While most people bring flowers and tissues to funerals, that is not the Chicago way. There, they bring guns. … Continue Reading
Tags: Black Lives Matter, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Chicago, Daniel Horowitz, Donnie Weathersb, fatherlessness, Gang violence, Jared Kushner, Jose Enrique Esquivel, Lori Lightfoot, Rhodes Funeral Services
Crime Culture, Illinois Politics, Uncategorized | David E. Smith |
July 23, 2020 7:00 AM |
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Written by Daniel Horowitz
Sadly, fireworks were not the only munitions shot over the July 4 weekend. Statues weren’t the only things felled by anarchists and criminals roaming free in the streets. This weekend was a bloody one across the country, with endless shootings in America’s cities, including New York City, which was considered the safest American city for a generation. Once again, African-American victims, including a number of young children, paid the price while the anarchy was excused and even legitimized by the media and politicians.… Continue Reading
Tags: Anthony Smith, Davon McNeal, Jace Young, Luis Torres, Peter Mallory, Rayshard Brooks, Royta Giles Jr., Secoriea Turner
Crime Culture, Illinois Politics, Marriage, Family & Culture | David E. Smith |
July 7, 2020 7:00 AM |
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Dear Friends,
As many of you know, Mark Batinick is running for a fourth term in the 97th House District. We know Mark to be the only candidate in this very important race with the leadership and character to uphold the values so important to us and many Americans.
Mark is looking for help with his campaign through the summer and into the November 3rd election. His campaign is looking for up to 20 interns who will get amazing paid experience.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
On this edition of Spotlight, the four C’s: Constitution, constitutional rights, churches, and coronavirus share center stage. Our podcast leads off with attorney and constitutional scholar David Shestokas. Monte Larrick and David discuss how Governor J.B. Pritzker has overstepped his authority by issuing coronavirus-related executive orders that masquerade as law.
Additionally, they contemplate the Governor’s true motivation, especially as his actions directly target churches, freedom of religion, and the right to peaceably assemble.… Continue Reading
Written by Austin Scott Davies
On Saturday, over a thousand Illinois citizens came together at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, to declare their God-given rights in the face of oppression by Governor J.B. Pritzker and his administration. Since Pritzker declared every county in Illinois a disaster on March 9, 2020, he has issued executive orders that far exceed his authority and trample on the rights of Illinois citizens. Thousands of businesses and churches have been shuttered and thousands of livelihoods have been needlessly destroyed with no regard for constitutional constraints on government overreach.… Continue Reading
Tags: Adam Neimer, Adam White, Blaine Wilhour, Brandon Morale, Brandon Straka, Brian Mitchell, Carol Davis, Chris Miller, Darren Bailey, Dr. Brian Anseeuw, Entourage Mobile Entertainmen, Erica Rews, Heather Bladel, Illinois Conservative Union, J. B. Pritzker, James Marter, Jason Helland, Jennifer Welch Ostrander, John Cabello, Kathryn Ballard, Krystin Dodge, Marilee Myers, Mark Curran, Northern Illinoisans for Medical Freedom, Oliver Vasilopoulos, Orphans of the American Dream, RC Outfitters, Re-Open Illinois, Sandy Dragoo, Shawn Bladel, Spingfield Tea Par, TSA Productions, WalkAway Campaign
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
May 18, 2020 4:00 AM |
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Rockford area conservatives have an opportunity to put TWO Republicans on the ballot for the November General Election: Paul Hofmann is running for the Illinois Senate in the 34th District and Kathie Hansen is running for the Illinois House in the 67th District.
Their opponents’ (Steve Stadelman and Maurice West) voting records will shock you, and motivate you to help with this important effort!
Concerned Citizens for America are helping organize this important project next Saturday.… Continue Reading