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Season 15 Episode 8 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.SHOW NOTES:Tonight's Sponsor - BetterHelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/monstersamongus for 10% off your first month of professional online therapy. Coupon code: MONSTERSAMONGUSTonight's Sponsor - Firstleaf - For wine you'll love, delivered straight to you, visit TryFirstLeaf.com/MAU to get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 + free shipping.For ad-free, extended & bonus episodes, support MAU on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcastMAU Merch Shop - http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shopBigfoot by State - https://www.satelliteinternet.com/resources/states-with-the-most-bigfoot-sightings/Cook County - https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=il&county=Cook Kane County - https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=il&county=Kane Lee County - https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=il&county=Lee Whiteside County - https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=il&county=Whiteside Rock Island - https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=il&county=Rock+Island Bucky Phillips - https://13wham.com/news/top-stories/10-years-since-the-capture-of-ralph-bucky-phillippsUK ABC - londonworld.com/read-this/dna-test-confirms-black-panthers-and-other-big-cats-are-roaming-around-the-uk-countryside-4138246Music from tonight's episode:https://www.youtube.com/@IronCthulhuApocalypsehttps://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic1823https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio/featured

On today's episode of Human Events Daily, Jack Posobiec speaks out UNAPOLOGETICALLY against the gag order issued to Donald Trump in the Stormy Daniels case, and the lackluster response to the judge's ruling from conservative media. Next, Poso examines a new report by The Telegraph regarding Poland's projected wealth and how their culture, foreign aid to Ukraine and immigration policies factor into the country's success in comparison to Britain. Finally, Jack looks to Cook County, Chicago as another county prosecutor resigns, citing bond reform policies and malicious treatment of law enforcement officers as reasons that the city is “on a course to disaster”. All this and more ahead on Human Events Daily!Here's your Daily dose of Human Events with @JackPosobiec Save up to 65% on MyPillow products by going to MyPillow.com/POSO and use code POSO Go to patriotmobile.com/poso/ or call 878 -PATRIOT to get free activation with offer code POSOGo to BlackoutCoffee.com/POSO and use promo code POSO for 20% OFF your first order.Go to GetLiverHelp.com/POSO and claim your 5 FREE bonus gifts TODAY! 

Founding Partner Fish Potter Bolaños, P.C. Nieves represents workers in wage and hour, False Claims Act, and employment discrimination and retaliation litigation. She has significant litigation experience at the state and federal level, as well as with local administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board. Nieves' experience includes representation of single plaintiffs, class and collective actions at all stages of litigation, and she has litigating False Claims Act cases and large class action cases with exceptional results, including a $14 million settlement in a class action sexual harassment case in Brown, et al. v. Cook County, et al., No. 17-cv-8085 (N.D. Ill. 2020). Learn more: https://www.fishlawfirm.com/ For Nela Nationals Convention information: https://www.nela.org/programs-events/convention/

The late Terry Arnold is honored in a ceremony featuring two of our state representatives, a local man is charged with child molestation, and Hornets baseball makes it to the Elite 8 #localnews #adelga #adelbaby #CookHornets #CookHighHornetsEach week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

Episode 88: A recent column by Charles Fain Lehman says our criminal justice system should do more to make us safe. He says we should increase spending for more police officers, a more efficient court system and better prisons would make us safer.  Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss which tactics prevent crimes from happening in the first place and whether the punishments we use properly deter criminals. Links to stories discussed during the podcast: Controversy in California: Should Crime be Punished, by Josh Barro Stalled justice: Yearslong delays in Cook County murder cases break rules, gouge taxpayers, Chicago Tribune Mayor Muriel Bowser budget proposal calls for repurposing camera ticket money, new task force to look at equity in fines, by Jordan Pascale, WAMU What broken windows theory can teach us now, Henry Grabar, Slate   About the hosts: Scott Rada is social media manager with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Feminism Against Progress" - what is it, and what does it mean? The amazing Mary Harrington from Unherd drops by to explain her new book. Plus, Soros backed prosecutor Kim Foxx isn't running for reelection in Cook County - will this be a repeat of the Chicago mayoral election, where an even more far left progressive wins? Then, a disappointing verdict is reached in the ATF case against gun enthusiasts. And finally, why is Netflix's new series on Queen Cleopatra sparking such backlash?Guests:Mary Harrington | Contributing Editor, Unherd & Author, "Feminism Against Progress"Jim Nelles | Author & Supply Chain ConsultantJohn Crump | Special Projects Coordinator, Gun Owners of AmericaElad Hakim | Attorney & Political CommentatorDr. Sumantra Maitra | Senior Fellow, Center for Renewing America

Community Outreach with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Panelists:Fritz Kaegi is Cook County Assessor and a highly qualified expert in property assessments holding the chartered financial analyst and certified Illinois assessment officer designation. He is a member of the IAAO the international association of assessing officers.

Just ahead of the upcoming paddling season, there was news of a court case that could end the longstanding practice of using motorized towboats to help Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness visitors get started on their wilderness trips at least temporarily. A national organization, Wilderness Watch, is seeking an injunction to halt the towboat permit system as soon as the ice melts. The US Forest Service allows the use of towboats are used to assist canoeists starting their BWCA journey, dispersing visitors deeper into the million-acre BWCA. Some outfitters at the end of the Gunflint also use the towboat service to help paddlers reach Quetico Provincial Park via the Cache Bay Ranger Station. The towboats typically drop paddlers at American Point on Saganaga Lake, which is partially inside the BWCA. If the federal judge reviewing the injunction rules in favor of Wilderness Watch, it could disrupt the plans of thousands of Minnesotans who have already booked towboat-assisted trips with BWCA and Quetico outfitters. Here in Cook County, the ruling could impact Tuscarora Lodge and Outfitters, Seagull Outfitters, and Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. The ruling would have a much larger impact on the Ely area, where many canoeists receive a tow across Moose Lake each season, among other lakes in the Ely area. The organization Wilderness Watch claims that the Forest Service is not upholding its self-imposed restrictions and limitations of towboat services. The Forest Service's most recent figures showed that in 2019, there were 4,817 tow boat trips, and 3,815 total trips in 2020. These figures amount to nearly “tripling the level that the Forest Service pledged that it would limit the total to,” according to officials from Wilderness Watch. We asked officials from the Forest Service to comment on this story and the towboat situation, including if the towboat services can operate while the judge considers a ruling on the injunction. Forest Service spokesperson Joy Liptak VanDrie said the agency does not comment on current litigation. However, she did say that since a current ruling has not been issued in the case, there is no change in towboat services at this time. In this episode, guest contributor and Grand Marais journalist Rhonda Silence speaks with Matthew Ritter of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. Also featured is an interview with Kevin Proescholdt, the Minnesota-based conservation director for Wilderness Watch.

Also in the news: Former Kane County clerk indicted after improperly using nearly $120,000 billed as COVID-1 relief; Flavored nicotine products could be banned in Cook County; Endangered plovers have returned to Chicago and more.

***BREAKING NEWS*** An Adel man was found dead inside a car found partially submerged in the lake at Reed Bingham...Adel Utility Bills are back on a regular cycle but citizens still have some questions...and a $2 MILLION DOLLAR scratch off ticket was sold in Adel last week....Each week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

Dr. Kevin Most of Northwestern Medicine drops by The Steve Cochran Show for his weekly roundup of medical news to help you live a happier, healthier life. This week, he talks about FDA finally approving the second omicron booster for people over the age of 65, early signs of Parkinson's, and Narcan vending machines becoming more common. Narcan vending machines – becoming more common 2,000 overdose deaths in Cook County in 2022,  to put this in perspective there were 3,700 overdose deaths in Illinois,  in all of 2021 Historically Narcan was used in Emergency Rooms for potential overdoses, in 2010 this drug was given to police officers to use as first responders Narcan is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives Narcan was made available without a prescription in 2021, you could buy from the pharmacist Narcan recently was approved for OTC status, meaning you would no longer need to talk to a pharmacist to purchase. Chicago recently placed a Narcan vending Machine on CTA Red Line Stop at 95th street This is not novel as Narcan is available in vending machines across the country including Las Vegas, New York, Detroit, West Virginia and many other sites Many college campuses have Narcan Vending machines on campus. The vast majority are free vend machines, requiring no money Included with the prescription is information on quitting and support groups The second Omicron Booster has finally been approved We discussed in the past how the UK and Canada had approved a second shot of the Omicron booster. This was based on the premise that the immunity wanes after 4-6 months since the last booster. Many received their first booster in the late fall and have been waiting for this recommendation FDA announced last Monday that a  bivalent Omicron booster 2nd shot is now approved  for those over the age of 65 and at least 4 months after your first booster It is also approved for immunocompromised 2 months after their initial bivalent booster FDA shows the immunity does wane, as shown by many studies,  but this booster restores it The bivalent more accurate vaccine has now replaced the original vaccine For those who are completely unvaccinated a single shot of the Bivalent vaccine is now recommended, rater than the multiple doses of the original vaccine FDA will meet again in June to decide on next vaccine recommendations April is Parkinson's Awareness Month- New test for early diagnosis from Michael J Fox Foundation “Make the most of the advantage you get from being underestimated”   This comment is from Michael J Fox, when asked about  “his celebrity charity” Celebrities with Parkinson's Muhammad Ali Alan Alda Neil Diamond George Bush Rev Jesse Jackson Every 6 minutes a new patient will be diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, 8.5 million people have Parkinson's First identified by Dr James Parkinson's in 1817- for years you were diagnosed by physical exam and then rated 1-5 We now have MRI tests that can support the diagnosis, but again the diagnosis is made after symptoms have started Parkinson's is a neuro degenerative disease that impacts a specific part of the brain Symptoms develop slowly over years and diagnosis is not made often until much later in the illness Common symptoms include tremor, slow movement, stiff limbs, gait and balance problems Unfortunately individuals with Parkinson's may also have depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and blood pressure issues We still do not know the cause, although there appears to be a genetic portion as well as some environmental causes We currently have no cure, but we have treatments including exercise, medications, brain stimulators Dopamine based drugs are the first line as individuals with PD have low levels of Dopamine, meds either increase dopamine or make it more efficient Unfortunately by the time individuals have motor symptoms, it is late in the disease and 60-80% of the specific neurons have been damaged. Big push now is to find a test that can identify this disease earlier, find it years before any symptoms and perhaps we can slow it. Last week, research out of the Michael J Fox Foundation have identified a protein in spinal fluid of people with PD as well as those with a high risk of developing PD This study showed the “Parkinson's Protein” ( alpha Syn -SAA)  this is the first time they have identified this in a live PD patient. This abnormal protein was present in 93% of those tested who had PD, for reference point very few tests for neurologic illness are over 90% Also important was the False Positive rate was under 5%, meaning an individual who had a positive result in fact does not have the illness This test will identify patients well before they have any symptoms Knowing this is present, may lead to earlier diagnosis, it may also increase targeted treatment options, including more effective drugs Next steps are to see if this can lead to a less invasive way to test like a blood test or nasal swab As has been said before, you can build a high speed train but without tracks for it, you only have a high speed train, where is this headed next? The tracks are being laid Early signs of Parkinson's Tremor in finger, thumb or hand. This is often a tremor while at rest Small Handwriting, are the letters smaller, are the words crowded together Loss of smell Trouble sleeping- do you thrash around in bed Trouble walking- have you noticed your arms don't swing like they used to Stiffness or pain in the shoulder, hips Soft low voice, have people told you there has been a change in your voice Have you been told you have a serious or depressed look on your face even when not in a bad mood Dizziness or fainting- low blood pressure can be linked to Parkinson's Do your feet feel stuck to the floor, does the stiffness not resolve after moving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A convicted murderer who was out on bond in a pending gun case is accused of brutally beating his ex-girlfriend to death and fatally shooting her current boyfriend at her South Chicago home last weekend. Steven Hawthorne, 56, chased Tamera Washington, 26, into the street before shooting her in the arm and later picking up a "large rock" and dropping it on her head repeatedly, Cook County prosecutors said in court Tuesday. The attack started just before 2 a.m. Sunday when Hawthorne, 56, allegedly let himself into Washington's home with a key. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-gordone/support

Also in the news: Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to not run for re-election; Home Run Inn Pizza selling crust-only pizzas; Illinois traffic deaths down from last year and more.

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie” Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless” Paul Krugman for the New York Times: “A Few Ways Out of the Debt Ceiling Mess” Freedom House Report: “Freedom in the World 2023: Marking 50 Years in the Struggle for Democracy” John Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: “U.S. ambassador says she visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter” Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson, and Brett Forrest for the Wall Street Journal: “'You Are Completely Alone': Inside the Infamous Russian Prison Holding Evan Gershkovich” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)” “Pelosi in the House” HBO documentary  Carrie Blazina and Drew Desilver for the Pew Research Center: “House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress”  Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith, Jesse McKinley, and Jay Root for the New York Times: “Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns” and Timothy Bella for the Washington Post: “Cheerleaders leaving practice were shot after one got in wrong car, teen says” John: Ellie Zolfagharifard for the Daily Mail: “'Here there be robots': Artist draws stunning medieval map of Mars showing off its huge craters and vast canyons”; Mars and its Canals by Percival Lowell; and Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: “How Astronomer Percival Lowell Mistook His Own Eye For Spokes on Venus” David: City Cast DC podcast: “D.C.'s Rat-Hunting Dogs And Other Rat Solutions” (Host Bridget Todd, Producer Julia Karron)  Listener chatter from Nancy Hall: Joe Mahr and Megan Crepeau for the Chicago Tribune: “Stalled Justice: Delays in the Cook County courts” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss the dilemma posed by the months-long absence of Dianne Feinstein from the U.S. Senate. In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri about her latest book, Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up).  Email your questions and chatters to gabfest@slate.com or tweet us @SlateGabfest. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Jared Downing. Research by Julie Huygen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A once-in-a-generation investment market for government worker pension funds likely will be fleeting, according to a Cook County Treasurer's Office report of local government debt. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the Steve Cochran Show to explain the details of her county debt report and how it is actively affecting tax payers. Read the treasurer's full report hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also in the news: CPD interim superintendent announces retirement; New hotline to alert on future disturbances by young people downtown; More than three dozen housekeeping staff  laid off before forming a union and more.

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie” Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless” Paul Krugman for the New York Times: “A Few Ways Out of the Debt Ceiling Mess” Freedom House Report: “Freedom in the World 2023: Marking 50 Years in the Struggle for Democracy” John Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: “U.S. ambassador says she visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter” Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson, and Brett Forrest for the Wall Street Journal: “'You Are Completely Alone': Inside the Infamous Russian Prison Holding Evan Gershkovich” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)” “Pelosi in the House” HBO documentary  Carrie Blazina and Drew Desilver for the Pew Research Center: “House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress”  Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith, Jesse McKinley, and Jay Root for the New York Times: “Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns” and Timothy Bella for the Washington Post: “Cheerleaders leaving practice were shot after one got in wrong car, teen says” John: Ellie Zolfagharifard for the Daily Mail: “'Here there be robots': Artist draws stunning medieval map of Mars showing off its huge craters and vast canyons”; Mars and its Canals by Percival Lowell; and Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: “How Astronomer Percival Lowell Mistook His Own Eye For Spokes on Venus” David: City Cast DC podcast: “D.C.'s Rat-Hunting Dogs And Other Rat Solutions” (Host Bridget Todd, Producer Julia Karron)  Listener chatter from Nancy Hall: Joe Mahr and Megan Crepeau for the Chicago Tribune: “Stalled Justice: Delays in the Cook County courts” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss the dilemma posed by the months-long absence of Dianne Feinstein from the U.S. Senate. In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri about her latest book, Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up).  Email your questions and chatters to gabfest@slate.com or tweet us @SlateGabfest. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Jared Downing. Research by Julie Huygen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie” Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless” Paul Krugman for the New York Times: “A Few Ways Out of the Debt Ceiling Mess” Freedom House Report: “Freedom in the World 2023: Marking 50 Years in the Struggle for Democracy” John Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: “U.S. ambassador says she visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter” Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson, and Brett Forrest for the Wall Street Journal: “'You Are Completely Alone': Inside the Infamous Russian Prison Holding Evan Gershkovich” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)” “Pelosi in the House” HBO documentary  Carrie Blazina and Drew Desilver for the Pew Research Center: “House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress”  Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith, Jesse McKinley, and Jay Root for the New York Times: “Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns” and Timothy Bella for the Washington Post: “Cheerleaders leaving practice were shot after one got in wrong car, teen says” John: Ellie Zolfagharifard for the Daily Mail: “'Here there be robots': Artist draws stunning medieval map of Mars showing off its huge craters and vast canyons”; Mars and its Canals by Percival Lowell; and Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: “How Astronomer Percival Lowell Mistook His Own Eye For Spokes on Venus” David: City Cast DC podcast: “D.C.'s Rat-Hunting Dogs And Other Rat Solutions” (Host Bridget Todd, Producer Julia Karron)  Listener chatter from Nancy Hall: Joe Mahr and Megan Crepeau for the Chicago Tribune: “Stalled Justice: Delays in the Cook County courts” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss the dilemma posed by the months-long absence of Dianne Feinstein from the U.S. Senate. In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri about her latest book, Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up).  Email your questions and chatters to gabfest@slate.com or tweet us @SlateGabfest. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Jared Downing. Research by Julie Huygen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Providing childcare can be expensive. In fact, parents in Cook County with young children are spending about 20 percent of their income on, according to a recent report. Reset hears from Kaya Jackson, a local childcare provider in Chicago, who plans to bring her concerns to legislators in D.C.

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.  Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie” Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless” Paul Krugman for the New York Times: “A Few Ways Out of the Debt Ceiling Mess” Freedom House Report: “Freedom in the World 2023: Marking 50 Years in the Struggle for Democracy” John Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: “U.S. ambassador says she visited detained Wall Street Journal reporter” Drew Hinshaw, Joe Parkinson, and Brett Forrest for the Wall Street Journal: “'You Are Completely Alone': Inside the Infamous Russian Prison Holding Evan Gershkovich” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)” “Pelosi in the House” HBO documentary  Carrie Blazina and Drew Desilver for the Pew Research Center: “House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress”  Here are this week's chatters: Emily: Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith, Jesse McKinley, and Jay Root for the New York Times: “Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns” and Timothy Bella for the Washington Post: “Cheerleaders leaving practice were shot after one got in wrong car, teen says” John: Ellie Zolfagharifard for the Daily Mail: “'Here there be robots': Artist draws stunning medieval map of Mars showing off its huge craters and vast canyons”; Mars and its Canals by Percival Lowell; and Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: “How Astronomer Percival Lowell Mistook His Own Eye For Spokes on Venus” David: City Cast DC podcast: “D.C.'s Rat-Hunting Dogs And Other Rat Solutions” (Host Bridget Todd, Producer Julia Karron)  Listener chatter from Nancy Hall: Joe Mahr and Megan Crepeau for the Chicago Tribune: “Stalled Justice: Delays in the Cook County courts” For this week's Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss the dilemma posed by the months-long absence of Dianne Feinstein from the U.S. Senate. In the next Gabfest Reads, David talks with Washington Post columnist Alexandra Petri about her latest book, Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up).  Email your questions and chatters to gabfest@slate.com or tweet us @SlateGabfest. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Jared Downing. Research by Julie Huygen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City Council renews probation services with AD Probation, Randy Lane is chosen as the sole finalist for the renewed "County Manager" position, and Adel will receive a $400k grand for housing rehab, and a man bites a deputy's thumb during a jailhouse scuffle...Each week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

BrownTown continues to dialogue about the relationship between electoral and radical politics with Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Alderperson-elect Jessie Fuentes. With the historic 2023 Chicago municipal elections in the rearview, the team situates what this never-before-seen cohort of socialist and progressive alderpeople and new mayor means in terms of the city's social movements and political history. If electoralism is a mere tool in the toolbox in the work towards collective liberation, what potential does this new energy from Chicago's Left have to facilitate the conditions for political and social transformation?In this fourth installment, BrownTown and the alders discus everything from the decades-long history of mayors and movement, voter turnout, the power of relationships in organizing, to pop culture-saavy internet memes. We've witnessed the number of socialist and progressive alders grow exponentially from 2015 to 2019 to 2023. As insiders, Byron and Jessie share about going from movement to municipal government while all four unpack the nuances of sustaining a liberatory praxis in relationship to the state apparatus. Originally recorded April 6, 2023, two days after the municipal run-off elections. GUESTSAlderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) came to the US alone as a teenager where he found care in teachers, coaches, and community members who gave him shelter, guidance, taught him English, and a pathway to a good education. He eventually settled in Pilsen, a historic immigrant working class neighborhood in Chicago, and worked as an adult education teacher, founding the bilingual adult education program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Byron became politically active when he successfully lead community efforts to keep a neighborhood public school open after then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel attempted to close it. Later, he served as the Director of the Pilsen Alliance and co-founding the campaign to Lift the Ban on rent control in Illinois. As alderman, Byron was the Chief Sponsor of an ordinance to curtail harassment of homeowners who have been targeted by predatory developers. He is a member of the Chicago DSA. Byron holds a BS in Mathematics and Business Administration, an MS in Economics, and is currently a PhD candidate in Urban Education Policy. Follow Byron on Facebook (political), Instagram (personal, political), and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with his City Council work and 25th ward services at 25thward.org.Alderperson-elect Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) is a queer Latina grassroots organizer, educator, and public policy advocate with over a decade of experience in education, criminal justice reform, affordable housing, community development and sustainability. A child of Humboldt Park and a seasoned organizer, Jessie's lived experience overcoming poverty, violence and generational trauma, coupled with her professional accomplishments, prepared her to serve the residents of the 26th Ward. Through personal resilience, community support, and restorative justice she was able to turn her most challenging life experiences into tools to uplift others facing similar life circumstances. Jessie sees her new role in City Council as a message to young people that transformation and change are possible and that one's life circumstances do not dictate their destiny. Follow Jessie on Facebook (personal, political), Instagram (personal, political), and Twitter (personal, political). Stay up to date with her upcoming City Council work at Jessiefor26thward.com. Mentioned or alluded to in episode:Previous installments: (1.0 with Camille Williams (2018), 2.0 with Ald. Maria Hadden (pre-COVID 2020), 3.0 with Stephanie Skora (fall 2020))Chicago's Progressive Alderpeople Retain Seats, Look To Expand Influence On City Council — And Even Mayor's Race (Block Club Chi)Caullen's election Instagram highlights -- memes and commentary :)Commentary | An appeal to Chicago's Black voters: don't fear your liberation by Damon Williams (TRiiBE)The Revolutionary Column | The War on Gangs stunted our growth by Bella BAHHS (TRiiBE)Midwest Socialist Article on 2023 Municipal Elections by Chris O.Brandon Johnson's Ground Game Defeats Obama Machine in Chicago by Luke Goldstein (The American Prospect)Election Night Coverage: Morgan Elise-Johnson (of the TRiiBE) on WTTWEve Ewing's Instagram post on electoralism and movementBenji Hart's Twitter post -- election highlights and reflective thoughtsEpisode Note: Byron SIGCHO-Lopez is NOT RAYMOND Lopez, despite what David may say... Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, Byron, and Jessie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work.--CREDITS: Intro soundbite from Brandon Johnson's April 4, 2023 mayoral election victory speech. Outro song Chi City by Common. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles. Episode photo by Davon Clark.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

Mushing is the fastest way to travel across the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness during the winter. Sled dogs love to run, and the open flats of a BWCA lake can provide stunning areas for experienced and novice mushers to explore. In this episode, we hear from Kate Tender and Allison Opheim. They spent the winter working as sled dog tour guides at Points Unknown, a Cook County business near the Arrowhead Trail. The duo recently went ice fishing for the first time with podcast host Joe Friedrichs. We hear about their BWCA adventure in a recording inside the wilderness. Also featured in this episode is Cook County musher Erin Altemus. The winner of the 2023 Gunflint Mail Run eight-dog race up the Gunflint Trail, Altemus happens to be an experienced paddler with a deep passion for the canoe-country wilderness. Erin shares some of her favorite summer and winter memories from the Boundary Waters, including some dog-sledding adventures.

Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune reporter covering city violence and the criminal justice system, joins John Williams to talk about her stunning investigation into delays in Cook County courts.

Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune reporter covering city violence and the criminal justice system, joins John Williams to talk about her stunning investigation into delays in Cook County courts.

Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune reporter covering city violence and the criminal justice system, joins John Williams to talk about her stunning investigation into delays in Cook County courts.

Joe Mahr and Megan Crepeau of the Chicago Tribune join the Steve Cochran Show on the heels of their investigative report on Cook County courts. As Mahr and Crepeau reveal, the courts are leaving both those awaiting trial and the victims of crimes awaiting the fair and swift justice they should be guaranteed under the law. Read their report, 'Stalled Justice', at ChicagoTribune.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation from the Chicago Tribune shows how a cascade of failures within the Cook County criminal justice system leads most murder cases to take four years to go to trial, with some lasting up to or more than a decade. Reset talks with journalists Megan Crepau and Joe Mahr, who reported “Stalled Justice,” and with Shapearl Wells, a Chicago woman who's still seeking justice in her son's death.

The School Board is applying for a $500k grant for school security and safety improvements, the Board of Commissioners let a rezoning request die, and the Hornets Baseball team are on a 7 game winning streak...Each week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

In this episode, I had the exciting opportunity to interview a wonderful community artist. Antonia “Toni” Ruppert is an Illinois artist who has been creating for over 25 years. She creates paintings that tell a story. Ruppert fell in love with art as a child upon seeing her Dad draw after coming home from work at Brachs Candy Company. The oldest of six siblings, she recalls drawing horses and people on tons of pink paper that was gifted to her by the dentist office. Now creating on canvas, panels and paper using all kinds of paint, she is inspired by stories of faith, hope and love. Ruppert was the 2021 Invest South/West Artist in Residence for Chicago's Austin community and the 2022 Artist in Residence for the Addison Public Library. Ruppert is an honoree of the Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award for Cook County. Ruppert has been featured in the Museum of Science and Industry Black Creativity Exhibition, Moraine Valley Community College Regional Showcase and the Dupage Art League's Best of the Best Exhibition. Her favorite paintings and murals can be found in numerous regional venues including the Berwyn North District 98 elementary schools. Other commissions include: University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago Public Library, Acorn Public Library, Addison Public Library, Austin Childcare Network, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Forest Park Park District, Elmwood Park Public Library, Grand Prairie Services, Living Springs Community Church, Markham Public Library, Near North Montessori School, Oak Forest Park District and the Oak Park Area Arts Council. In 2021, she collaborated with the Office of the Mayor of the City of Berwyn and the Award Winning Junior State of America Morton West Debate Club Chapter to commission and speak at the first Juneteenth Commemoration held in the city. Ruppert is thankful to God for her gifts and is currently illustrating a children's book —“The Place Where I Belong” by Candice Klopfenstein due out later in 2023. Ruppert is on the board of Sarah's Inn, a domestic violence awareness and prevention agency and is well known at the frontlines of the activist community and as a notable artist.  Ruppert seeks to uplift her entire community with creative expression.   You can connect with Toni at toni@toniruppert.com  

A young man dies as the result of an ATV accident, Compensation for Devonia Inman gets delayed, and man is sentenced for the death of a woman in 2020...Each week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending April 1st, 2023… new PCE numbers show inflation is weakening, where investors are reaping the biggest returns for single-family rentals, and how much apartment renters are saving if they don't buy.   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.   Economic News   We begin with economic news from this past week, and a favorable report on inflation. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report on the February Personal Consumption Index, or PCE, and it shows a mild .3% increase. That's down from a .6% increase in January, and suggests that the Fed may be getting the upper hand on high prices. With this report, the yearly rate dropped from 5.3% to 5%, which is the lowest it's been in more than a year and a half. (1)   Senior Federal Reserve officials are suggesting that another quarter point rate hike is still needed, before they call for a pause. That would be decided at the Fed's next meeting in May as Fed officials also weigh the risk of further interest rate hikes on the banking system.   The government revised their Q4 GDP for a third time. It was initially 2.9%. Last month, it was lowered to 2.7%. The government is now saying it was 2.6%. As MarketWatch reported, the GDP was reduced because data shows weaker consumer spending, and a decline in corporate profits. (2)   The weekly jobless report shows 198,000 people applied for benefits. That's a three-week high, but it's still a very low number and indicates that the labor market remains strong in the face of high-interest rates and a potential recession. (3)   Reports on housing include the latest Case-Shiller home price report. The national index fell .2% in January, while the 20-city index was down .4%. Year-over-year home prices are still 2.5% higher, but that's down from 4.6% last month. (4)   Home buyers seem to be warming up to the idea of higher mortgage rates. The National Association of Realtors reports that pending sales were up for a third month in a row. They rose .8% in February. That's after a huge 8.1% surge in January. If you compare the numbers to one year ago, they are down 21.1%. (5)   Mortgage Rates   Mortgage rates didn't move much in the last week, but they remain at a lower level than recent highs. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was down one point to 6.32%, which is essentially the same as the previous week. The 15-year dropped 12 points to 5.56%. (6)   In other news making headlines…   More Sellers Sitting on the Sidelines   While it seems the spring buying season is producing a surge in buyers, and mortgage rates have come down slightly, sellers are still in a wait-and-see mode. Realtor.com says that new listings fell again in March, and are down 20% compared to a year ago. The active inventory is about 60% higher year-over-year, but that's because homes are taking longer to sell.   Realtor.com says that homes are now sitting on the market for an average of 54 days. That's up from an average of 36 days last spring. Chief economist, Danielle Hale, says shoppers are very sensitive to mortgage rates and they “only jump back in the market when rates dip.” She says rates will play a big role in whether the housing market “bumps along or picks up speed this year.”   Best Counties for Single-Family Rentals   If you're trying to decide where you might get the best returns for a single-family rental, real estate data firm ATTOM just issued its Q1 2023 Single-Family Rental Market report. ATTOM analyzed 212 U.S. counties with a population of at least 100,000.    The report shows the overall single-family rental yield increasing from last year in 91% of those counties. It was 6.7% last year, and rises to 7.5% this year. Rents are rising faster than home prices in many counties. CEO, Rob Barber says: “Rents for single-family homes are growing while prices have flattened out, which has helped boost yields for landlords for the first time in at least several years.”   Three of the top five counties for rental returns are in Florida, including River County, Florida, in the Sebastian-Vero Beach area; Collier County, Florida, in the Naples area; and Charlotte County, Florida, in the Punta Gorda area. A few other counties with high rental yields include Chicago's Cook County, Cleveland's Cuyahoga County, and West Palm Beach's Palm Beach County.    Looking at the top 50 counties for rental returns: 29 are in the South, 13 are in the Midwest, eight are in the Northeast, and none are in the West.   Big Savings for Apartment Renters   The savings gap is growing for people who rent an apartment instead of buying a home. The National Multifamily Housing Council says it's now more than $1,000 dollars more expensive per month to buy a home than it is to rent an apartment – $1,176 to be exact. That's the widest gap in 15 years. (9)   Apartment rent growth has been slowing. It was only up 2.6% in March and is now back to pre-pandemic levels. Vacancies are also returning to normal levels. They are currently at 6.6%. That's up from 6.4% in February. (10)   That's it for today. Check the show notes for links at newsforinvestors.com. You'll also find market data at our website, along with investing education and opportunities. You need to become a member to access some of our information, but it's free to join and will only take a few minutes.    We also ask that our listeners subscribe to the podcast, if you haven't done so already. And if you have a minute, please leave us a review!   Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.   Links:   1 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-inflation-softens-in-february-pce-finds-785c116e?mod=home-page   2 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-gdp-in-fourth-quarter-trimmed-again-to-2-6-on-weaker-consumer-spending-663e9a5b?mod=search_headline   3 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/jobless-claims-rise-to-three-week-high-of-198-000-but-layoffs-still-extremely-low-3efde979?mod=economy-politics   4 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-home-price-rises-slow-again-in-january-with-western-markets-leading-declines-2ea97cfb?mod=economic-report   5 - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-pending-home-sales-rise-for-the-third-month-in-a-row-in-february-18c2a392?mod=economic-report   6 - https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms   7 - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/30/more-home-sellers-are-sitting-out-of-the-spring-housing-market.html   8 - https://www.attomdata.com/news/market-trends/attom-2023-single-family-rental-market-report/   9 - https://www.globest.com/2023/03/31/renting-an-apartment-is-now-1175-cheaper-per-month-than-owning-a-home/   10 - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/28/rent-growth-drops-to-pre-covid-levels.html?__source=realestate%7cnews%7c&par=realestate

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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, March 31st, 2023. Hi Contrast Hymn Books If you don’t teach your kids the Lord’s songs, the world will teach them its songs. The brand-new Hi-Contrast Hymn Book is designed to help you teach your children the most beloved songs of the Christian faith. Its captivating illustrations will create special moments of truth, goodness, and beauty in your home every day. To get a copy for your family, go to www.hicontrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. That’s www. “H” “I” contrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-stormy-daniels-hush-money-indictment_n_640f5b35e4b0fef1523fa996 Trump Indicted Over $130,000 Hush Money Payment To Stormy Daniels Former President Donald Trump, already under multiple criminal investigations for his coup attempt, has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his role in a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn star in the days before the 2016 election. The New York Times was the first to report on the still-sealed indictment. Trump’s campaign staff did not immediately respond to a HuffPost query Thursday. But Taylor Budowich, a former Trump aide and now the head of a pro-Trump super PAC, claimed in a Twitter post that the indictment is evidence of a “failed nation,” and predicted it would actually help Trump. Trump, who is running again for the Republican nomination for the presidency, has in recent days ramped up his appeals to supporters to rise up against prosecutors in New York and elsewhere ― reminiscent of his inflammatory language leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of his followers. In another post, Trump predicted he would be arrested on Tuesday, March 21, forcing New York City police to increase security at the courthouse. Then, when no indictment came, Trump and others suggested that District Attorney Alvin Bragg must have backed down. As of late Thursday afternoon, Trump had not posted anything following the news of the indictment. The indictment in New York City gives Trump, who frequently claimed that his actions as president were “historic,” another claim to history: He is now the first of the 44 ex-chief executives to be charged with a crime. He had previously entered the history books by becoming the only president to be impeached twice. One of his lawyers at the time, Michael Cohen, already pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating campaign finance laws with the check to Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about the affair she says she had with Trump in 2006. Cohen served 13 months in prison and another year and a half under home confinement for that and various unrelated charges. Cohen is likely to be a key witness against Trump in District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution. He has said Trump reimbursed him for the $130,000, as well as $150,000 to a second woman, with a series of payments, and evidence during his case showed the money came from Trump’s business as a supposed “legal expense.” Trump has claimed that Bragg’s probe is a part of a “witch hunt” against him The former president is also under investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney in Atlanta and the U.S. Department of Justice about his attempts to overturn the 2020 election he lost by pressuring his own vice president into throwing out the results from key states and awarding Trump a second term ― an effort that culminated in the violence he incited on Jan. 6, 2021. https://thepostmillennial.com/far-left-activists-students-storm-state-house-to-demanding-more-gun-control-in-tennessee?utm_campaign=64487 Far-left activists, students storm state house to demand more gun control in Tennessee On Thursday, a large number of individuals congregated at the Tennessee State Capitol, with the situation quickly turning chaotic as leftist activists entered the building and were seen shouting at lawmakers, demanding more gun control measures. Among those present were parents with their children and members of the community demonstrating following the Covenant School shooting, which resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including three children. "We’re here because we still believe that we can make change. We can. It’s a tough state, I get it,” said organizer Maryam Abolfazli, to local news outlet WKRN. The Republican-majority Legislature gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to start the legislative session for the first time since the shooting. Protestors stormed the building and filled the hallways while chanting slogans. Demonstrators took over both indoor and outdoor spaces, video shows. The Senate chamber gallery was filled with protesters, including children holding signs with the age of the victims of the recent attack. Some of the protestors interrupted the lawmakers with their shouts of "Children are dead!" resulting in their removal from the gallery. Meanwhile, in the House, two Democratic lawmakers caused a temporary disruption by using a megaphone to yell, "Power to the people." The protests followed a candlelight vigil held in Nashville the previous night, where Republican lawmakers, alongside First Lady Jill Biden, Democratic lawmakers, and musicians, including Sheryl Crow, gathered to honor the victims and advocate for stricter gun control. https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/30/el-paso-southern-border-mexico/ Caravan Of More Than 1,000 Migrants Crosses Into El Paso Illegally As Chaos Erupts In Mexico A caravan of more than 1,000 migrants crossed illegally into El Paso, Texas, Wednesday as chaos erupted in recent days on the Mexican side in Juarez. Agents apprehended the group, which was mostly comprised of Venezuelans, Wednesday, El Paso Border Patrol Chief Anthony Good said late Thursday. The incident follows chaos in Juarez, where nearly 40 migrants died Monday in a shelter fire. Hundreds of migrants also amassed at the Paso del Norte bridge on March 15 leading into Juarez to demand entry into the U.S. Venezuelans are expelled under Title 42, a public health order invoked by the Trump administration during COVID-19. They are, however, offered exemptions through a humanitarian parole program and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One, a phone app used to request an entry interview. Migrants have expressed frustrations with the CBP One process having glitches and lacking appointment availability. “Migrants that are still arriving at the southern border from the original surge invitation by the president are becoming impatient with extended processing times and turning frustrations against CBP personnel,” a Border Patrol agent, who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly, recently told the Daily Caller News Foundation. https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/los-angeles-cook-counties-post-biggest-population-losses-us-2022 Blue flight: Los Angeles, Cook counties post biggest population losses in U.S. in 2022 The number of people who used to live in Los Angeles County and Cook County in Illinois continues to plummet. Los Angeles County posted the largest population decline of all counties in the United States in 2022, falling by 90,704 and continuing a downward trend. It lost nearly twice that amount (180,394) in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022 estimates released Thursday. Cook County, home to Chicago, lost 68,314 people from July 2021 to July of last year. Los Angeles County was still the most populous county in the U.S. That was followed by Cook County in Illinois at 5,109,292, which declined by 68,314 from the prior year. Rounding out the top five were Harris County, Texas (4,780,913); Maricopa County, Arizona (4,551,524); and San Diego County, California (3,276,208). Eight of the top 10 most populous counties in the U.S. were located in the South and West. The two exceptions were Cook County in Illinois and Kings County in New York. "Reflecting longstanding regional population shifts, the nation’s most populous counties are increasingly located in the South and West," the bureau reported. "In 2022, 63 of the country’s 100 most populous counties were located in the South and West, up from 61 in the prior year." The 10 counties in the U.S. that gained the most people were located in three states: Texas, Arizona and Florida. Maricopa County in Arizona topped the growth list, adding 56,831 people in 2022. It was followed by Harris County, Texas (added 45,626); Collin County, Texas (44,246); Denton County, Texas (33,424); and Polk County, Florida (32,225). The biggest losers were Los Angeles County, California (-90,704); Cook County, Illinois (-68,314); Queens County, New York (-50,112); Kings County, New York (-46,970); and Bronx County, New York (-41,143). "The migration and growth patterns for counties edged closer to pre-pandemic levels this year," said Christine Hartley, assistant division chief for estimates and projections in the Census Bureau’s population division. "Some urban counties, such as Dallas and San Francisco, saw domestic outmigration at a slower pace between 2021 and 2022, compared to the prior year." Deaths outnumbered births in most U.S. counties in 2022. Nearly three-quarters of all U.S. counties had natural decrease in 2022, which means they recorded more deaths than births. "The incidence of natural decrease remains historically high," the bureau reported. "Natural decrease counties are found nationwide but are especially prevalent in some states." Maine was the only state in the nation where all counties had natural decrease. Deaths outnumbered births in 54 or the 55 counties in West Virginia. And seven of the 10 counties with the highest amount of natural decrease were in Florida. Pinellas County topped the list with -6,468. Births exceeded deaths in 791 counties (or 25.2% of all counties) in 2022. Five of the top 10 counties where births exceeded deaths, called natural increase, were in Texas. Harris County had the highest in the nation with 30,117.

As population growth in the nation's largest counties rebounded in 2022, Illinois continued to see population losses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2022 estimates, 92 of Illinois' 102 counties lost residents from July 2021 to July of last year. Cook County lost a staggering 68,314 people, the second highest total by number in the country behind only Los Angeles County. Defense attorney Scott Lassar opened his cross-examination of prosecution star witness Fidel Marquez on Wednesday in the second week of the “ComEd Four” corruption trial by directly asking him if he had ever witnessed alleged plot ringleader Mike Madigan directly pass or block legislation on the utility giant's behalf. With about a week before Chicago voters choose a new mayor, a new poll shows Paul Vallas with a 5-point lead over Brandon Johnson. The WGN-TV poll shows Vallas at 46% to Johnson's 41%, with 13% of likely voters still undecided. Vallas has built an advantage among older voters. The former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and budget director for Mayor Richard M. Daley has the backing of just over 50% of likely voters 65 and older. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illinois-in-focus/support

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, March 31st, 2023. Hi Contrast Hymn Books If you don’t teach your kids the Lord’s songs, the world will teach them its songs. The brand-new Hi-Contrast Hymn Book is designed to help you teach your children the most beloved songs of the Christian faith. Its captivating illustrations will create special moments of truth, goodness, and beauty in your home every day. To get a copy for your family, go to www.hicontrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. That’s www. “H” “I” contrasthymnbooks.com/FLF. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-stormy-daniels-hush-money-indictment_n_640f5b35e4b0fef1523fa996 Trump Indicted Over $130,000 Hush Money Payment To Stormy Daniels Former President Donald Trump, already under multiple criminal investigations for his coup attempt, has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his role in a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn star in the days before the 2016 election. The New York Times was the first to report on the still-sealed indictment. Trump’s campaign staff did not immediately respond to a HuffPost query Thursday. But Taylor Budowich, a former Trump aide and now the head of a pro-Trump super PAC, claimed in a Twitter post that the indictment is evidence of a “failed nation,” and predicted it would actually help Trump. Trump, who is running again for the Republican nomination for the presidency, has in recent days ramped up his appeals to supporters to rise up against prosecutors in New York and elsewhere ― reminiscent of his inflammatory language leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of his followers. In another post, Trump predicted he would be arrested on Tuesday, March 21, forcing New York City police to increase security at the courthouse. Then, when no indictment came, Trump and others suggested that District Attorney Alvin Bragg must have backed down. As of late Thursday afternoon, Trump had not posted anything following the news of the indictment. The indictment in New York City gives Trump, who frequently claimed that his actions as president were “historic,” another claim to history: He is now the first of the 44 ex-chief executives to be charged with a crime. He had previously entered the history books by becoming the only president to be impeached twice. One of his lawyers at the time, Michael Cohen, already pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating campaign finance laws with the check to Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about the affair she says she had with Trump in 2006. Cohen served 13 months in prison and another year and a half under home confinement for that and various unrelated charges. Cohen is likely to be a key witness against Trump in District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s prosecution. He has said Trump reimbursed him for the $130,000, as well as $150,000 to a second woman, with a series of payments, and evidence during his case showed the money came from Trump’s business as a supposed “legal expense.” Trump has claimed that Bragg’s probe is a part of a “witch hunt” against him The former president is also under investigation by the Fulton County District Attorney in Atlanta and the U.S. Department of Justice about his attempts to overturn the 2020 election he lost by pressuring his own vice president into throwing out the results from key states and awarding Trump a second term ― an effort that culminated in the violence he incited on Jan. 6, 2021. https://thepostmillennial.com/far-left-activists-students-storm-state-house-to-demanding-more-gun-control-in-tennessee?utm_campaign=64487 Far-left activists, students storm state house to demand more gun control in Tennessee On Thursday, a large number of individuals congregated at the Tennessee State Capitol, with the situation quickly turning chaotic as leftist activists entered the building and were seen shouting at lawmakers, demanding more gun control measures. Among those present were parents with their children and members of the community demonstrating following the Covenant School shooting, which resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including three children. "We’re here because we still believe that we can make change. We can. It’s a tough state, I get it,” said organizer Maryam Abolfazli, to local news outlet WKRN. The Republican-majority Legislature gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to start the legislative session for the first time since the shooting. Protestors stormed the building and filled the hallways while chanting slogans. Demonstrators took over both indoor and outdoor spaces, video shows. The Senate chamber gallery was filled with protesters, including children holding signs with the age of the victims of the recent attack. Some of the protestors interrupted the lawmakers with their shouts of "Children are dead!" resulting in their removal from the gallery. Meanwhile, in the House, two Democratic lawmakers caused a temporary disruption by using a megaphone to yell, "Power to the people." The protests followed a candlelight vigil held in Nashville the previous night, where Republican lawmakers, alongside First Lady Jill Biden, Democratic lawmakers, and musicians, including Sheryl Crow, gathered to honor the victims and advocate for stricter gun control. https://dailycaller.com/2023/03/30/el-paso-southern-border-mexico/ Caravan Of More Than 1,000 Migrants Crosses Into El Paso Illegally As Chaos Erupts In Mexico A caravan of more than 1,000 migrants crossed illegally into El Paso, Texas, Wednesday as chaos erupted in recent days on the Mexican side in Juarez. Agents apprehended the group, which was mostly comprised of Venezuelans, Wednesday, El Paso Border Patrol Chief Anthony Good said late Thursday. The incident follows chaos in Juarez, where nearly 40 migrants died Monday in a shelter fire. Hundreds of migrants also amassed at the Paso del Norte bridge on March 15 leading into Juarez to demand entry into the U.S. Venezuelans are expelled under Title 42, a public health order invoked by the Trump administration during COVID-19. They are, however, offered exemptions through a humanitarian parole program and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) One, a phone app used to request an entry interview. Migrants have expressed frustrations with the CBP One process having glitches and lacking appointment availability. “Migrants that are still arriving at the southern border from the original surge invitation by the president are becoming impatient with extended processing times and turning frustrations against CBP personnel,” a Border Patrol agent, who requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly, recently told the Daily Caller News Foundation. https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/los-angeles-cook-counties-post-biggest-population-losses-us-2022 Blue flight: Los Angeles, Cook counties post biggest population losses in U.S. in 2022 The number of people who used to live in Los Angeles County and Cook County in Illinois continues to plummet. Los Angeles County posted the largest population decline of all counties in the United States in 2022, falling by 90,704 and continuing a downward trend. It lost nearly twice that amount (180,394) in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2022 estimates released Thursday. Cook County, home to Chicago, lost 68,314 people from July 2021 to July of last year. Los Angeles County was still the most populous county in the U.S. That was followed by Cook County in Illinois at 5,109,292, which declined by 68,314 from the prior year. Rounding out the top five were Harris County, Texas (4,780,913); Maricopa County, Arizona (4,551,524); and San Diego County, California (3,276,208). Eight of the top 10 most populous counties in the U.S. were located in the South and West. The two exceptions were Cook County in Illinois and Kings County in New York. "Reflecting longstanding regional population shifts, the nation’s most populous counties are increasingly located in the South and West," the bureau reported. "In 2022, 63 of the country’s 100 most populous counties were located in the South and West, up from 61 in the prior year." The 10 counties in the U.S. that gained the most people were located in three states: Texas, Arizona and Florida. Maricopa County in Arizona topped the growth list, adding 56,831 people in 2022. It was followed by Harris County, Texas (added 45,626); Collin County, Texas (44,246); Denton County, Texas (33,424); and Polk County, Florida (32,225). The biggest losers were Los Angeles County, California (-90,704); Cook County, Illinois (-68,314); Queens County, New York (-50,112); Kings County, New York (-46,970); and Bronx County, New York (-41,143). "The migration and growth patterns for counties edged closer to pre-pandemic levels this year," said Christine Hartley, assistant division chief for estimates and projections in the Census Bureau’s population division. "Some urban counties, such as Dallas and San Francisco, saw domestic outmigration at a slower pace between 2021 and 2022, compared to the prior year." Deaths outnumbered births in most U.S. counties in 2022. Nearly three-quarters of all U.S. counties had natural decrease in 2022, which means they recorded more deaths than births. "The incidence of natural decrease remains historically high," the bureau reported. "Natural decrease counties are found nationwide but are especially prevalent in some states." Maine was the only state in the nation where all counties had natural decrease. Deaths outnumbered births in 54 or the 55 counties in West Virginia. And seven of the 10 counties with the highest amount of natural decrease were in Florida. Pinellas County topped the list with -6,468. Births exceeded deaths in 791 counties (or 25.2% of all counties) in 2022. Five of the top 10 counties where births exceeded deaths, called natural increase, were in Texas. Harris County had the highest in the nation with 30,117.

Also in the news: 62-year-old man charged with a hate crime after a months-long campaign of harassment; Cook County may have lost residents, but not as quickly as previously thought; Cubs fans returned to Wrigley Field for the home opener and more.

Also in the news: Contractor charged with bribing a Cook County official; This winter's snowfall has been unusually mild for much of Chicago region; Petition filed for clemency for man arrested for 1908 murder and more.

***GET THE NEWS A BIT EARLY*** An Adel woman is accused of videoing child pornography with the intent to distribute and sell it, we lost another of the few remaining WW2 Veterans, and a rash of property damage and thefts are under investigation....all that and more in this week's podcast.Each week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

Mike Stephen learns about a new report documenting extreme conditions inside the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center from Injustice Watch reporters Carlos Ballesteros and Kelly Garcia and revisits a conversation about race on the justice system from 2020.

More dramatic testimony in the ComEd trial. Abortion opponents descend on the State Capitol. Meanwhile, endorsements continue to roll in for Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. Reset goes behind those headlines and more in our Weekly News Recap with Paris Schutz, reporter and anchor, WTTW-TV, A.D. Quig, Cook County and Chicago government reporter for the Chicago Tribune and Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times.

As summer festival lineups emerge, some Douglass Park neighbors are still protesting Riot Fest's expected appearance on the West Side in September. Meanwhile, a packed summer schedule means Grant Park will only be open about four days this summer. Host Jacoby Cochran is joined by Tribune music writer Britt Julious and Kelly Garcia with Injustice Watch to talk about what they love about summer fests and some of the problems they pose. They also talk about smog in Chicago, allegations of inhumane treatment at Cook County's juvenile detention center, and some gooooood news to get you through. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devonia Inman seeks  $1.61 Million Dollar in a lawsuit against the state for being wrongfully convicted, bodily remains  found in Tift County have been identified as local woman Crystal Hendrix, missing 10 years and now a murder investigation is underway...and an arsonist is wanted by local and state authorities....Each week the Adel News Tribune brings you the latest news from around Cook County, just like we have for over a century. And now that everyone is busier than ever, it's more important than ever to stay connected to what's happening NOW.  That's why we've created this new WEEKLY podcast, giving you the news you need to know…faster…this podcast is one of the first of its kind in Small Town Journalism

Rachel Shapiro, Managing Attorney for federally appointed watchdog group Equip for Equality, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the group’s report of “inhumane” and “unjust” treatment of the youth at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. She emphasizes that most of these students haven’t been found guilty as well as Equip for Equality’s call for the […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (03/20/23): This week, former Cook County and federal prosecutor Bob Milan joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about which strategies and policies the next mayor of Chicago should consider, like holding weekly press conferences to call out elected officials who fail to keep the city safe, like the chief […]

We have matching “We Love Greg Hess” tattoos. And it's true - we always have. Always will. Greg is a core member of the legendary improv team Cook County Social Club, one of our favorite improv teams in the world, as well as a member of the ensemble of The Improvised Shakespeare Company. He is also co-host of the hit podcast MEGA, a serial comedy set in the world of a fictional megachurch. Greg is someone we've often turned to for inspiration and guidance, so it was a true delight to sit down and pick his brain. In this episode, we cover Greg's thoughts on Cook County's electric style of play, something that's kept audiences belly laughing for years. We talk about the challenges of continuing to surprise yourself on stage when you've been playing with the same people for as long as Cook County. And we even talk about ramifications of artificial intelligence on the future of art… because GREG IS AN AI BOT AND COULD YOU TELL?! You can follow Greg on instagram @heygreghess and @megathepodcast. (You can check out Anatasha, Andrew, and Travis' episodes on MEGA wherever you listen to podcasts!) As always, thanks for joining us! This community of artists is an important part of our lives, and we're glad you're in it. Connect with us on the socials! We love to hear your thoughts, opinions, and insults. We're on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube @stormchaserimprov. Tell your friends! Tell your family! And keep it a secret from your significant other because you're an individual and don't need to share everything with them! PS: All our links https://linktr.ee/StormchaserImprov PSS: If you would like to sponsor this beautiful podcast snowflake, or help in whatever way you can, please email stormchaserimprov@gmail.com and join us on our quest - to seek the holy grail of improv!

New EPA data show that air pollution from Chicago and the rest of Cook County makes its way to neighboring states, and Wisconsin suffers the worst. Reset checks in with Chicago Tribune environmental reporter Michael Hawthorne for more on how Chicago and its suburbs are polluting places like Wisconsin, Michigan and even Connecticut.

Tom Dart is transforming Cook County's jail, reforming evictions, and, with Steve Levitt, trying a new approach to electronic monitoring.

Polls open in less than an hour in Chicago, where Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces eight rivals — and a very real chance of being shut out of the likely April 4 runoff election. A new poll from Victory Research finds the incumbent trailing both former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County commissioner Brandon Johnson. Plus in just a few hours, President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan will come under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court, whose justices will decide in the months following today's oral arguments whether the $400 billion program is constitutional. A lot more than debt relief for 40 million Americans is on the line. A broad ruling by the conservative high court might not only put a stake through Biden's signature promise to young voters; it could cripple his plans to take executive action in other areas and leave federal policymaking more vulnerable to hostile states' legal challenges. And the House Select Committee on China holds its first hearing this evening against a backdrop of rising trans-Pacific tensions, heightened by last month's spy balloon revelations and recent speculation that China might overtly assist Russia with its invasion of Ukraine. The committee, operating so far with bipartisan cooperation, is supposed to take a look at the range of economic, technological and military concerns posed by China over the next two years. Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook newsletter Raghu Manavalan is the host and senior editor of POLITICO's Playbook Daily Briefing. Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.