Irvin: Corruption Thrives in Pritzker’s Illinois (Aurora IL) — For the third yr in a row, Chicago was named essentially the most corrupt metropolis within the nation by a report from the College of Illinois at Chicago, because of J.B. Pritzker’s enabling of Mike Madigan’s legal enterprise. Pritzker’s materials help for Madigan, together with serving to fund his political operation, have blocked any path to root out corruption in Illinois.
The report makes use of information from the U.S. Division of Justice’s public corruption statistics, and focuses on the federal probe into Commonwealth Edison’s ties to former Home Speaker Mike Madigan. Whereas Madigan was indicted earlier this yr, the sweeping legal expenses towards him allege his legal enterprise helped feed his personal political energy and monetary effectively being. Pritzker aided and abetted Madigan by contributing $10 million to his marketing campaign funds and by placing Madigan’s cronies into his administration. It’s a seemingly limitless cycle of corruption.
“The award for ‘most corrupt metropolis’ is clearly because of J.B. Pritzker’s enabling of the Madigan legal enterprise,” mentioned Irvin for Illinois Spokesperson Eleni Demertzis. “At any level Pritzker may have acted to root out corruption and oppose Madigan, however as an alternative selected to collude with Madigan and instructed Illinoisans they need to be glad about his management. Pritzker is complicit within the corrupt establishment in Illinois.”
Richard Irvin is a Republican candidate for Governor of the State of Illinois.
Irvin: Corruption Thrives in Pritzker’s Illinois
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Those experiencing homelessness in the Springfield area will soon have more options for shelter, according to a press release.
The Kitchen Inc. will break ground at 11 a.m. Jan. 10 on a second group of units for its Emergency Shelter program.
The new group will feature 12 modular units at 1855 E. Chestnut Expressway, each of which has a private bathroom and kitchenette. A half-court basketball court will also be part of the addition, adding to already-existing amenities that include a laundry room, computer room, playground, animal kennels and on-site case management, according to the press release.
“This expansion addresses Springfield’s urgent need for temporary housing solutions, offering a supportive environment for families and individuals as they transition to permanent housing,” said Meleah Spencer, CEO of The Kitchen Inc.
The Emergency Shelter program opened in November 2018 with 13 units and a 50-bed capacity, according to The Kitchen. It is a 90-day program that provides temporary shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
“This program creates a path to permanent housing and this expansion marks a significant step in our mission to end homelessness in Springfield,” Spencer said in the press release. “In shelter, participants have the safety and support to address their barriers to stable housing. Case Managers work with these individuals to connect them with the necessary resources. Emergency Shelter 2.0 will provide a safe haven for individuals and families, giving them the resources and support they need to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.”
DENHAM SPRINGS – One person is dead after a crash on Springfield Road and Gravesbriar Drive, according to emergency officials.
Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office say they are on scene alongside first responders.
LPSO advises drivers to stay off roads if possible.
An Illinois State Trooper was killed Monday night in Will County when he was struck by a car while removing debris from an expressway.
WILL COUNTY, Ill. – The family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed on I-55 near Channahon just before Christmas, has expressed gratitude for the support they’ve received during this tragic time.
Carns died Monday night after being hit by a vehicle while removing debris from the expressway.
On Saturday, his family issued the following statement:
Pictured is Trooper Carns with his two children, Ally and Gray, and wife Meghan. (Illinois State Police)
“The Family of Trooper Clay Carns mourn the loss of their treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. We could never begin to thank law enforcement nor the thousands from our community who have reached out to us to express their love and support.
“To the public, Clay became a hero on December 23, 2024, when he was killed in the line of duty. To his family, he has always been a hero.
“Our world has been shattered, and we will never be the same. But we take comfort in knowing that he lived his life with such purpose, he loved his family and friends fiercely, and he took great pride in his work.”
The crash occurred on Monday, Dec. 23 – the very same day that was designated as “Scott’s Law Day” in Illinois, which reminds driver’s to move over and slow down when approaching emergency vehicles.
At around 10 p.m., Carns was clearing debris from the southbound lanes of I-55 near Channahon when he was struck by a vehicle.
He was transported to Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, where he later died.
The driver, identified as 69-year-old John Fleet of Wilmington, was arrested and charged with a felony violation of Scott’s Law.
ISP arrested John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington, after the crash.
Trooper Carns served with the Illinois State Police for 11 years. He was a married father of two young children.
Services for Trooper Carns will be held at Parkview Christian Church, located at 11100 Orland Parkway in Orland Park.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $195,000 as of Saturday for Trooper Carns’ family.
The fund has a goal of raising $250,000 and has received 2,000 donations so far.
To learn more about the campaign, click here.
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