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Superintendent Bridges: District supporting teachers 'to create inclusive learning environments'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 25, 2021

Naperville School District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges is standing firm in his push to bring critical race theory (CRT) training to the district.

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Parent Bridges to board: 'Handle any equity issues on an individual basis and keep race out of it'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 25, 2021

With a steady stream of parents turning out at a recent school board meeting to voice their opposition to Deep Equity training, St. Charles District 303 officials have announced the school will pause its Deep Equity training until after an equity audit is completed.

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GOP chair Tracy: 'The Illinois Republican Party makes plans to ensure ballot integrity in Illinois for the next election'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 25, 2021

Illinois GOP chairman Don Tracy is singing the praises of Illinois Conservative Union officer Carol Davis after a federal judge ruled the group’s suit targeting state officials that have refused to turn over voter registration data can move forward.

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Parents at School District 99 speak out against critical race theory

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 24, 2021

Former Republican state Rep. Jeanne Ives is saluting School District 99 parents for coming together to take what she sees as a bold and necessary stance against critical race theory teachings.

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Ives on energy bill: 'These Democrats are morons when it comes to policy'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 23, 2021

Count former Republican state representative Jeanne Ives among those wholly opposed to the Green Energy bill backed by Democrats.

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Smith on critical race theory: Kids are 'the ones that are going to be hurt'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 22, 2021

Radio host Ty Smith is convinced critical race theory instruction stands to teach all the wrong lessons to District 87 students.

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Dong on COVID response: 'Did we as a society make the right choices?'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 22, 2021

Science teacher Dr. Peter Dong recently used his Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy senior banquet address to school the audience on how he thinks leaders fouled up in their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mazzochi: 'Let’s end the culture of corruption in Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 21, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Morris) has grown tired of the way she feels Democrats do business in Springfield.

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Murder suspect charged with killing 7-year-old was harbored in Clover Creek apartments in Lombard

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 19, 2021

The Lombard Police Department assisted in the arrest of a Chicago man facing murder charges in connection with the deadly shooting of a 7-year-old Chicago girl at a McDonald’s drive-thru.

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Election activist Weckbacher: 'I'm looking for information on the DuPage County systems'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

Lake County resident George Weckbacher is intent on getting to the bottom of what happened in the race for DuPage County auditor.

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Timothy Christian Schools' Davidson stresses 'constant learning, growth, and flexibility'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

After a school year like no other, Timothy Christian Schools Superintendent Matt Davidson says that the school has every intention of returning to normal in the upcoming school year.

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Tracy rallies GOP in recount fight: 'A win here will send shockwaves across the Illinois Democrat machine'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2021

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy is soliciting all the help he can get for Bob Grogan in his fight to reclaim the DuPage County Auditor post he once owned.

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Durkin to Pritzker: 'You sold out Republicans. You sold out Democrats'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 7, 2021

Minority House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) doesn’t mince words in expressing what he thinks of Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing off on new map redistricting legislation completely crafted by Democrats.

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Police Chief Newton: 'People who are given bonds should have to come up with that amount to be released'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 3, 2021

Lombard Police Chief Roy Newton is speaking out about some components of the criminal justice system he argues simply don’t do the job.

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Lombard Police tout one of the longest running citizen academies

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 3, 2021

Lombard Police Chief Roy Newton is proudly singing the praises of the town’s citizen police academy.“Here in Lombard we’ve had the citizen police academy now for 25-plus years,” Newton recently reflected.

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Hinsdale school district solicits stories of racism amid criticism from legal teams for race-based education efforts

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

The Hinsdale School District is seeking stories of racism it plans to use to guide a new culture and equity leadership team.

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Illinois Rep. Durkin wants governor to make good on his promise of no 'gerrymandered' redistricting maps

By Glenn Minnis | May 27, 2021

Republican House Leader Jim Durkin is calling on Gov. J.B.

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Curran celebrates nurses for 'compassionate quality care' during National Nurses Week

By Glenn Minnis | May 27, 2021

 Illinois state Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) thinks Nurses Appreciation Week should only be the start in showing gratitude to nurses across the state."

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Durkin on after-hours release of maps: 'Democrats hit a new low'

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2021

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is angry that nothing ever seems to change with Democrats in Springfield, he believes.

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Glenbard South High School Principal Coughlin skips 'of the United States of America' and 'under God' in pledge

By Glenn Minnis | May 25, 2021

Glenbard South High Principal Sandra Coughlin is coming under fire after leading families, guests and students at this year’s graduation in the Pledge of Allegiance while leaving out the phrases “of the United States of America” and “under God.”