Illinois

COD Chairman Erin Birt – Master of Misrepresentations!

LITERALLY BUSTED AT COLLEGE OF DUPAGE—Chairman of the Board Erin Birt’s half-truths, misrepresentations, and track record of deception: While the President of The College of DuPage (COD) pulls down nearly $500,000 in compensation/perks and tens of thousands in private shooting club payments, the taxpayers might wonder what type of a …

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College of Dupage President’s Truth Rating hits Rock Bottom

With another review of the words spewed from Dr. Breuder, College of DuPage President, it is pretty clear his “Truth Rating” (“TR”) has dropped to a level never before seen. Breuder made claims that expenditures for his private hunt club was for things like off site meetings and fund raisers, …

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Erin Birt is Toxic to COD

This is a part of the meeting in which the College of DuPage dedicated approximately 40 minutes to an unwarranted thrashing of a local non-profit organization using the screens and projectors, while only allowing a 3 minute response and without allowing visual aids. You know, “stacking the deck” as most …

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Illinois judge rules police entitled to Swat raid over parody Twitter account

Swat team burst into Peoria house looking for source of parody Twitter account that upset town’s mayor by Ed Pilkington | The Guardian | September 19, 2014 The police hadn’t even come for him. When four fully-armed officers of a Swat team burst into Jacob Elliott’s house in Peoria, Illinois …

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Hometown Police Shoot Pet Dog in Front of a 6-Year-Old Girl

By Stephanie Baer Tribune reporter 3:32 p.m. CDT, July 27, 2014 A family dog was allegedly shot and killed in front of a 6-year-old girl by a police officer in southwest suburban Hometown Friday afternoon. The dog’s owners said their one-year-old German Shepherd mix, named Apollo, had run out the …

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Another State OKs Medical Marijuana Use In 2015

Posted by: Will Phoenix According to a new press release, Illinois has officially announced its approval of a new medical marijuana program. At a meeting yesterday the JCAR (Joint Committee on Administrative Rules) green lighted specific regulations for a pilot program at a meeting held in Chicago. They reviewed the …

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Accessorizing Your Fireplace

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VapeBash 3: Chicago’s e-cigarette convention

It’s almost time for VapeBash’s third annual vape meet! This Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, VapeBash will take over the Westin O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. The Windy City Vapers Club produces this event every year to celebrate all things vaping. This event is super fun. If you discuss e-cigs on …

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Illinois: Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation Introduced

Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 4299, that would make the possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana a petty offense, punishable by a fine of up to $100. Under present law, possession of marijuana under 30 grams is a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year of …

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Frigid Chicago weather has furnaces working extra

It’s BELOW FREEZING already! Chicago winter seems to have come early this year. Seems like just yesterday it was warm enough to not wear shorts outside. Now on average the temperatures are hitting below freezing! Even if your Chicago home is well insulated, this weather can drop your interior temperatures …

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10 Arrested in Student Brawl at Proviso East High School

Friday, Jun 7, 2013 | Updated 8:06 AM CDT A flood of more than 300 fighting students poured out of Proviso East High School on their last day of school May 31 and carried into the streets of Maywood for several hours, police said. At least 10 students were arrested, …

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Illinois passes bill to allow concealed firearms; last U.S. state to have such a ban

The Illinois legislature agreed Friday to allow people to carry concealed guns, which if signed into law would make the state the last in the country to allow the public possession of concealed firearms. The compromise plan by the House and Senate followed a federal appeals ruling that stated Illinois’ …

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