Conservative Legislators Say Anti-Bullying Law Is 'Pro-Homosexual'Renee Rendler-Kaplan Conservative legislators in the Illinois State Senate rejected a bill creating detailed policies for handling bullying in schools because they fear the bill is "pro-homosexual." As proof of the bill's gay bias, the Illinois Family Institute points to its sponsor, openly gay State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago),... continue reading on Chicagoist
Lawyers Say NATO 3 Held In 'Cruel And Unusual' Solitary ConfinementBrent Betterly, Brian Church and Jared Chase have been charged in an alleged NATO summit terror plot. CPD photos. The NATO 3 appeared in court Tuesday, and defense attorneys say they have been held in solitary confinement, in "hospital-white" cells 24 hours a day since Saturday. “They are totally... continue reading on Chicagoist
Extra Extra: Two More NATO Protesters Face Felony Chargesmr_martini Two more protesters face felony charges from the NATO weekend protests. Christopher French, 21, of Wisconsin, faces charges of aggravated assault for trying to break through a line of police at Van Buren and Wabash Sunday night. Alex Cerajewski, 21, was faces charges of felony mob action from... continue reading on Chicagoist
One For The Road: One Year After The Joplin TornadoAP Photo/Jeff Roberson It's been one year since the massive tornado that left 161 people dead. Today Pres. Barack Obama spoke at the Joplin High School Commencement Ceremony to mark the anniversary of one of the worst tornadoes ever.... continue reading on Chicagoist
Seven Face Charges In Tinley Park Restaurant AttackFive arrested for attacking people at a Tinley Park restaurant on Saturday. [Fox] Five of the attackers and two of the victims face charges after the violent attack at a Tinley Park restaurant Saturday in which a group of bat-wielding "anti-racists" attacked a group of people they believed to... continue reading on Chicagoist
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