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April 9, 2025 Strategies to Alleviate Poverty in Cook County and Beyond – The University Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice City Club event description: The City Club of Chicago and the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice are partnering on an ongoing event series that […]

Alyssa tells David Baxter the real life story behind the musical Chicago.   Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell all your friends.  Socials: Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Check out Other Episodes: Grease: The OG Broadway Transfer William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson: Illinois Most Corrupt Politician Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Silent 1927 'Chicago' to make a musical comeback Chicagology: Maurine Dallas Watkins Chicago Tribune: A Tribune reporter wrote the hit play ‘Chicago' after covering Cook County murder trials. Decades later, we owe her an obituary. Chicago Tribune: Vintage Chicago Tribune: Murder, mayhem and ‘all that jazz' — the real women who inspired Oscar winner ‘Chicago' Today: Obscure story by 'Chicago' playwright discovered Stratford Festival Reviews:The Woman Behind the Women of Chicago Ontario Stage: Maurine Watkins, The Woman Behind ‘Chicago' New York Theatre Guide: The history behind the musical ‘Chicago': How 1920s crime and vaudeville inspired the show Chicago Tribune: Vintage Chicago Tribune: ‘Prettiest woman ever accused of murder in Chicago The Script Catherine Sheehy on Maurine Dallas Watkins - Mondays at Beinecke, February 21, 2022 Playbill: After 80 Years, So Help Me God! Makes Manhattan Bow Chicago Magazine: The Girls of Murder City, by Douglas Perry Mexican Breakfast Toni Collette sings "Roxie" in Chicago audition He Had It Coming: Four Murderous Women and the Reporter Who Immortalized Their Stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Jason Bechtold of Cary, IL. a director of IT services and an executive coach at Bain as well as the father of three who have a variety of neurological, psychological and intellectual challenges.Jason and his wife, Lori Hermann, have been married for 8 years and he is the proud father of three children: Jordyn (24), Tyler (20), and Jessica (18), who between them have experienced: brain cancer, Asperger's, ADHD and very sadly sexual assault.   Jason is a former weapons specialist with the U.S. Army Natiaonl Guard.  For the past 20+ years he has worked in Chicago at Bain, the international consulting firm, where he serves as director of IT and as an executive coach.  Separate from his work there, Jason also does leadership coaching for men.  Jason reflects on his spirituality and growing up as one of three boys with a father who was a pastor, owner of Christian book stores, a chaplain for the local police and fire departments as well as a long-time social worker in Cook County.  We'll hear Jason's story and about his mission to be help men to become the best version of themselves all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links -Phone – (312) 593-2808Email – jason.bechtold@gmail.comLinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbechtold/Website - https://waycocoaching.com/Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Special Fathers Network -SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

After a storied career in media, Roe Conn is living his father's dream for him, as a devoted public servant. In the summer of 2021, Conn became a sworn deputy and Director of the Cook County sheriff's office.    In this episode of the Crisis Cast, Lissa Druss & Thom Serafin dig into what a career pivot like that looks and feels like. We'll hear about Conn's task force to reduce carjackings in Cook County and his insights on crime analytics. Plus, April 1st marked a major shift in the electronic monitoring of criminal offenders, and we'll explore its impact on the justice system.   Read about this week's Crisis Cast hero, Jahkil Jackson, here.

The Center Square's Greg Bishop delves into the latest federal court filing against Illinois' migrant sanctuary policies from the U.S. Department of Justice. The state, Cook County and Chicago all motioned to dismiss the case.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

April 1, 2025 City Club event description: SpeakerIllinois Attorney General Kwame RaoulIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, born in Chicago to Haitian immigrants, brings a lifetime of legal experience and advocacy to the office. Attorney General Raoul launched his legal career as a Cook County prosecutor. Thereafter, he successively opened a general law practice, served as […]

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Lisa Dent to encourage people to vote. Pappas discusses referendums, low voter turnout, and why certain communities vote more than others. She then emphasizes the importance of voting in the upcoming Cook County elections on April 1st.

At a recent Crain's event, Illinois university leaders showed a united front as President Donald Trump's threats to crack down on higher education loom. Crain's education reporter Brandon Dupré discusses with Amy Guth.Plus: Sterling Bay moving Fulton Market HQ; in remarks to teachers union, Gov. Pritzker lashes out at Trump's education cuts; according to census data, the Chicago metro area and Cook County are growing again; plans for Lakeview hotel focused on LGBTQ+ community move forward.

Illinois saw a drop in drug overdose deaths in 2023, according to newly released data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. And in Cook County, that trend seems to have held in 2024 as well, according to preliminary data from the county coroner's office. Reset talks with Fanya Burford-Berry, a community worker at West Side Heroin Opioid Task Force, where they provide outreach to hear what's led to this decrease and what's needed to bring the numbers down even further and WBEZ reporter and anchor Araceli Gomez-Aldana. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

March 5, 2025 City Club event description: For more than a decade, the Cook County Land Bank has transformed vacant properties into vibrant community assets. By clearing red tape and tapping into the talents and local knowledge of small developers, the Land Bank has rehabbed over 2,000 properties and generated $1.8 billion in economic impact […]

Tom Raleigh, Founding Attorney of Halsted Law Group, returns after being on Episode 40 to talk evictions! Tom jumps right in by breaking down the eviction process and the timelines in 2025. He gives great tips on getting ahead of the process and emphasizes the importance of staying on top of tenants and not waiting too long to file the eviction case. Tom hits us with rapid fire eviction stats including neighborhoods and even streets where his office has had the most eviction filings. He closes with top insights on complying with Fair Housing and tenant screening to avoid eviction court altogether! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Tom Raleigh, Halsted Law Group Link: Tom Raleigh's LinkedIn Link: Meditations (Book Recommendation) Link: Shawn Ryan Show (Podcast Recommendation) Guest Questions 02:27 Housing Provider Tip - Dial in your tenant screening process to prevent issues! 04:17 Intro to our guest, Tom Raleigh! 5:01 The Eviction Process in 2025. 12:48 How can landlords get ahead in the eviction process? 21:56 Rapid fire stats on Tom's eviction filings! 30:40 Housing Section of the CARES Act. 39.28 10 Day Notice for Cause. 47:36 Tips for Landlords to avoid Fair Housing violations. 55:41 What is your competitive advantage? 56:15 One piece of advice for new investors. 56:32 What do you do for fun? 56:58 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  57:38 Local Network Recommendation?  58:38 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

A surefire place to learn the ins and outs of being a trial attorney is at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The CCSAO prosecutes tens of thousands of cases each year and is deeply committed to the pursuit of justice to provide greater safety and well-being to Cook County residents. Tracy Brammeier and Maggie Mendenhall-Casey welcome new Cook County State's Attorney Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke to learn about her plans for the CCSAO. In their wide-ranging discussion, they dig into plans for strengthening the office through new training and hiring initiatives; talk through major crime issues including gun crimes, theft, and domestic violence; discuss the need for more connected systems and communications in the county's justice system; and much, much more.

A surefire place to learn the ins and outs of being a trial attorney is at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The CCSAO prosecutes tens of thousands of cases each year and is deeply committed to the pursuit of justice to provide greater safety and well-being to Cook County residents. Tracy Brammeier and Maggie Mendenhall-Casey welcome new Cook County State's Attorney Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke to learn about her plans for the CCSAO. In their wide-ranging discussion, they dig into plans for strengthening the office through new training and hiring initiatives; talk through major crime issues including gun crimes, theft, and domestic violence; discuss the need for more connected systems and communications in the county's justice system; and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your entire business model came down to one simple principle: give, give, give? In Monday Morning Pep Talk #269, I'm revisiting the 2011 business plan that completely changed my career trajectory. That year, I made a bold decision to build my business purely on relationships—no transaction goals, no GCI targets, just a relentless focus on adding value. It was the foundation of Take Flight, and the principles I learned then are even more relevant today. The real estate industry was in crisis—36% of all transactions in Chicago and Cook County were short sales or foreclosures, and we had 12-15+ months of inventory. Traditional lead generation tactics weren't working. Instead of cold calling, I doubled down on helping people. By consistently providing insights and staying present when others disappeared, my business doubled for the second time in three years. That momentum shaped everything I teach today. If you're looking for a predictable and enjoyable way to grow your business—without the constant peaks and valleys—this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: ✅ How 2011 taught me to build a career, not just chase transactions ✅ Why a relationship-based business is more sustainable than prospecting ✅ How top advisors stay top-of-mind by engaging their five lists ✅ The critical role of a CRM in scaling a relationship-based model ✅ Why giving isn't about bartering—it's about influence ✅ How leading indicators (client engagement, conversations) drive long-term success ✅ Why today's top brands win by giving first before asking for business The 2011 Playbook – Still Relevant Today:

In this episode of The Other Chair we welcome guests Cassie Lively, Executive Director of the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) in Chicago, and D.G. Mawn, President of the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM). Cassie leads one of the country's most impactful community mediation organizations, working to provide free and accessible mediation services throughout Cook County, Illinois, while D.G. brings a national perspective on mediation, advocating for community-based conflict resolution programs and ensuring that local peacemakers have the resources, training, and support they need to thrive. In this episode, we'll explore the history of their organizations and the role of community mediation with practical steps for those looking to get involved in this essential work.

Detective Jason Moran is a relentless detective best known for his dedication to establishing the names of all victims of John Wayne Gacey - the so-called "Killer Clown." Detective Moran is so dedicated to his mission that he has even personally delivered the cremated remains to families who wait.  In this episode, we will learn more about the workings of unsolved homicide investigations and a great idea for what families and communities can do to breathe new life into an old case.

Sanctuary cities are facing tough decisions after Attorney General Pam Bondi halted federal funding for jurisdictions that obstruct immigration enforcement. The Trump administration is taking aggressive legal action against cities like Chicago and Cook County, accusing them of harboring criminal illegal immigrants. Bondi has also ordered investigations into municipalities impeding law enforcement, signaling a shift back to prosecuting violent crimes rather than politically motivated cases. Cities like Philadelphia, Denver, and Boston continue to resist federal enforcement, prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens. Meanwhile, ICE is actively removing criminal offenders—including child rapists—from sanctuary jurisdictions like Seattle. The upcoming congressional testimony of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to expose the flawed policies of sanctuary cities, with federal funding cuts likely forcing these liberal strongholds to rethink their stance. The crackdown underscores a return to law and order, challenging the progressive agenda that puts American citizens at risk.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams is often described as the first person to successfully perform an open-heart surgery. That's not entirely accurate, but he was still a surgical innovator, and he was also a huge part of the Black Hospital Movement. Research: "Daniel Hale Williams." Contemporary Black Biography, vol. 2, Gale, 1992. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1606000260/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=c4ae7664. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. "Daniel Hale Williams." Notable Black American Men, Book II, edited by Jessie Carney Smith, Gale, 1998. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1622000479/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=80e75e7e. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025. Buckler, Helen. “Doctor Dan: Pioneer in American Surgery.” Little, Brown and Company. 1954. Cobb, W M. “Daniel Hale Williams-Pioneer and Innovator.” Journal of the National Medical Association vol. 36,5 (1944): 158-9. COBB, W M. “Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” Journal of the National Medical Association vol. 45,5 (1953): 379-85. Cook County Health. “Celebrating 30 Years: Provident Hospital of Cook County.” https://cookcountyhealth.org/provident-hospital-30th-anniversary/ Gamble, Vanessa Northington. “Making a place for ourselves : the Black hospital movement, 1920-1945.” New York : Oxford University Press. 1995. Gamble, Vanessa Northington. “The Provident Hospital Project: An Experiment in Race Relations and Medical Education.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, WINTER 1991. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44442639 Gordon, Ralph C. “Daniel Hale Williams: Pioneer Black Surgeon and Educator.” Journal of Investigative Surgery, 18:105–106, 2005. DOI: 10.1080/08941930590956084 Hughes, Langston. “Famous American Negroes.” Dodd Mead. 1954. Jackson State University. “Who Was Dr. Daniel Hale Williams?” https://www.jsums.edu/gtec/dr-daniel-hale-williams/ Jefferson, Alisha J. and Tamra S. McKenzie. “Daniel Hale Williams, MD: ‘A Moses in the profession.’” American College of Surgeons CC2017 Poster Competition. 2017. Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “51. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Letter to Governor Joseph Fifer (1889).” 100 Most Valuable Documents at the Illinois State Archives. https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/online_exhibits/100_documents/1889-williams-letter-gov.html Olivier, Albert F. “In Proper Perspective: Daniel Hale Williams, M.D.” Annals of Thoracic Surgery. Volume 37, Issue 1p96-97 January 1984. https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S0003-4975(10)60721-7/fulltext Raman, Jai. “Access to the Heart – Evolution of surgical techniques.” Global Surgery. Vol. 1, No. 2. doi: 10.15761/GOS.1000112 Rock County, Wisconsin. “Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” https://legacy.co.rock.wi.us/daniel-hale-williams Summerville, James. “Educating Black doctors : a history of Meharry Medical College.” University of Alabama Press. https://archive.org/details/educatingblackdo0000summ/ The Provident Foundation. “History- Dr. Daniel Hale Williams.” https://provfound.org/index.php/history/history-dr-daniel-hale-williams “Early Chicago: Hospital of Hope.” DuSable to Obama: Chicago’s Black Metropolis. https://www.wttw.com/dusable-to-obama/provident-hospital See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump's DOJ Sues Illinois and Chicago Over Sanctuary City Policies 14:23 - Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over sanctuary status 34:35 - Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say 53:09 - Rusty Reno is the Editor at First Things. He joined Dan Proft and Charles Thomas to explain why he believes JD Vance is Right About the ‘Ordo Amoris’ 01:07:48 - Bret Baier is the Host of FOX News’ Special Report and Best Selling author of To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment and The History Club: Duel Across Time. He joined Dan Proft and Charles Thomas with reaction to President Trump’s first weeks in office, the confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill and previewed his interview with President Trump airing during the game this weekend 01:22:13 - Rick Hess is the Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute & author of Letters to a Young Education Reformer. His recent columns include: How Blind Partisanship Harms Schooling. and Teachers Might Embrace Private School Choice. He joined Dan Proft and Charles Thomas to talk about what President Trump can do to improve education in the United States. 01:36:22 - James L. Perry is the Founder and CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC. He joined Dan Proft and Charles Thomas with reaction to the January unemployment numbers 01:53:05 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois, along with Chicago and Cook County, over "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities.

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the DOJ suing the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and Cook County over their sanctuary city status, and lawmakers being denied entry into Department of Education this morning.

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and local officials alleging they are exacerbating the border crisis and thwarting federal officials with sanctuary city policies. The Justice Department asked a judge to declare the state and local laws unconstitutional under the federal government's supremacy clause. The complaint, filed Thursday, specifically referenced the Illinois Way Forward Act and the 2017 TRUST Act alongside Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance and Cook County policies. It further names Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the DOJ suing the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and Cook County over their sanctuary city status, and lawmakers being denied entry into Department of Education this morning.

NewsNation Now anchor Connell McShane joins John Williams to talk about the DOJ suing the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and Cook County over their sanctuary city status, and lawmakers being denied entry into Department of Education this morning.

Trump administration is suing Chicago, Cook County, Illinois over sanctuary laws, and more.

Trump administration is suing Chicago, Cook County, Illinois over sanctuary laws, and more.

Trump administration is suing Chicago, Cook County, Illinois over sanctuary laws, and more.

Property tax bills are headed to mailboxes in Cook County. The 2024 first installment taxes are due March 4. That makes it a good time to revisit our conversation from the fall with the Tribune's A.D. Quig and the Illinois Answers Project Alex Nitkin about property tax basics and why Chicago is always complaining about them. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Feb. 3 episode: The Newberry – Use code CITYCAST for 10% off your class Klairmont Kollections Paramount Theatre – Use code CityCast for $5 off Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

On December 28th, 1956, on the south side of Chicago, 12-year-old Patricia Grimes and her 15-year-old sister Barbara Grimes left their home to go to the Brighton theater to watch Elvis Presley's movie Love Me Tender for the 11th time. The sisters were seen at the theater by classmates and then seemingly vanished. Despite being the subjects of one of the largest, most expensive, and most labor-intensive manhunts in Cook County history, and even with a personal plea from Elvis Presley himself, they were never seen alive again.   Anyone with information is asked to call the Cook County Sheriff's cold case unit at 708-865-4549. VFJ Discord: https://discord.gg/PWAmyEbE For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com   Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney     The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany Henyard, the controversial mayor of Dalton and Thornton Township supervisor, suffered a decisive legal defeat after her lawsuit was dismissed by a Cook County judge. Henyard claimed that the Democratic caucus process that denied her nomination was unfair, alleging voter suppression and procedural violations. However, the court ruled her lawsuit was improperly filed, missed critical deadlines, and lacked legal basis. This ruling cements Henyard's exclusion from the ballot, leaving her only the option of a write-in campaign. Critics argue this failure highlights her legal team's incompetence and her repeated inability to navigate legal processes effectively. Henyard's claims of voter suppression and victimization were dismissed as baseless, exposing a deeper pattern of failed lawsuits and questionable governance. This case underscores the consequences of mismanagement, leaving constituents with a lack of faith in her leadership and illustrating the need for accountability in local government.

Barbara Lukaszczyk v. Cook County, Illinois

Chicago and Cook County received more than $670 million in federal relief funding earlier this month for flooding caused by record storms in 2023 and 2024. The flooding caused damage in tens of thousands of homes in Cook County as homeowners filed for flood assistance. But few neighborhoods got hit as hard as Chicago's Chatham on the South Side. Now, UChicago fourth-year Ph.D. student Kelly Wagman is leading a project and app design to help Chatham homeowners dealing with flooding in their neighborhoods. Reset spoke with Wagman as well as Nedra Sims-Fears, the executive director of Greater Chatham Initiative, to learn more. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The presence of 200,000 lead service lines in Cook County, Illinois poses a serious public health threat, especially to young children who are highly vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure. Addressing this issue requires collaboration across more than 130 municipalities and overcoming the complexities of replacing outdated infrastructure. One key initiative is the Lead Care program, which prioritizes removing lead lines at childcare facilities.Caroline Pakenham of Elevate, alongside Cook County officials Dominic Tocci and Drew Williams-Clark, provides insights into the program's structure, its funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, and its support for home-based childcare providers and smaller municipalities. Dante Sawyer, Village Manager of Hazel Crest, highlights the importance of community engagement and the economic benefits, including job creation. Barbara Nelson, a childcare provider, shares a personal perspective on the transformative impact of having lead removed from her facility.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet.

We talk with Tarik Shahzad who broke the Cook County, Illinois Big Year record in 2024 with 294 species. His record-breaking bird was an incredible Short-tailed Shearwater. Hear all about his Big Year and more!

Mekazin Alexander, co-founder and ED of BA NIA Inc., a reproductive and health equity organization, joins Lisa Dent to discuss their concern about Cook County’s doula program partnership with Prism Health Care Services about maternal health disparities in Cook County.

Todd Huston Indiana Speaker of the House joins Megan Lynch to talk about Illinois counties to secede from Cook County and why he is in favor of those counties joining Indiana.

Michael Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. Michael and Jon talk about cross-examinations, Cook County courts, and jury information. For more about Leonard Trial Lawyers, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com.

Greg Bishop shares a conversation with Guns Save Life Executive Director John Boch about Monday's decision from a Cook County judge siding with gun rights advocates over the county in a case challenging the county's gun and ammo tax.

0:00 - Amy & John Anthony Discuss New Year Resolutions 12:57 - New Orleans Police Superintendent says she had no clue that New Orleans had sidewalk barriers to defend against terror attacks 27:55 - Security ramps up around DC while Congress gets ready to certify the 2024 Presidential Election 45:49 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, maps out what a Cook County congestion tax might look like. For podcast updates on more @jimiuorio on X 01:00:05 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on the 4 year anniversary of Jan 6 and the weekends Great Biden Medal Giveaway 01:19:20 - Scott Mckay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: What Shamsud-Din Jabbar did wasn’t tragic. It was outrageous. Scott is also the author of Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle 01:35:28 - Kash Kelly, who spent 3 years in jail for his alleged role in the J6 attack, takes a look back at that day at the capital. Kash urges everyone to help by writing to the still jailed J6ers. To learn how visit patriotmailproject.com 01:56:07 - Licensed Private Detective & Former Chicago policeman, Paul Huebl, on the Las Vegas Cybertruck bombing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[Ep 24-513] Happy Leftist New Year: A Tale of Two CelebrationsWelcome to 2025, a year of new beginnings and lingering Leftist absurdities. As we toasted the New Year, even CNN couldn't escape the truth—a comedian roasted Democrats live on air, questioning their antics while Anderson Cooper looked stunned. Meanwhile, CBS addressed Biden's health, a topic so obvious even the Left can't ignore it anymore.Joe Biden, whose mental decline mirrors his policy failures, paid tribute to Jimmy Carter. Ironically, Carter looked healthier in photos than Biden does today. Biden lauded Carter's “decency,” a veiled jab at Trump, though few believe Biden can lecture anyone on virtue.While Leftists embrace chaos, conservatives look forward to a year of hope and growth. Despite the looming threats of bird flu panic and mRNA-injected food, we'll persevere. Leftists live in fear—ours is a path of resilience and unity.This year, we'll expose more lies, champion truth, and expand our community. To those who've supported us, you're the backbone of this movement. Let's celebrate all we've accomplished and prepare for the battles ahead.[SEGMENT 1-1] Happy Leftist New Year           [X] SB – Comedian roasts Democrats on CNN on New Years Are we still rolling. Yes Americans, can I call you that for the next 4 years, that was a comedian calling out Democrats live on New Year's eve. Note how she kept checking to see if it was ok. BTW, Anderson Cooper was looking at her like she had 3 heads as she made those comments. She wasn't the only person who admitted what we have known for years… [X] SB – CBS News roundtable on Biden's health [X] SB – Scott Jennings on Biden mental health coverage Leave office in disgrace, inflation, Afghanistan…   Jimmy Carter died, as you know. I saw his picture of the Bidens and the Carters together before Carter died, and he looked healthier than Joe Biden. Biden mentioned Carter's decency in his comments about the man. It was a swipe at Trump, but people understood. The most indecent president since Bill Clinton wants to talk decency. Happy Leftist New Year. This show will serve as a reminder that we have two New Years. Ours and theirs. This year you will need REAL ID to fly, but not to vote…think about that for just a second. What are Black people going to do? Many of us will need to get NEW IDs! I have NO idea what to do, so will a white person please join me at SAVE A NEGRO. I feel like I should ask for $19 a month so you can adopt your own Negro, to make sure that he or she (or ME!) get all the help we will need to navigate this new ID thing.  [SEGMENT 1-2] Happy Leftist New Year 2 - Turn the other cheek You've heard me discuss 2025 and what this new year will bring. It's no different from any of the past 4 years. Where we had to endure 2nd-class citizen treatment by our government and other Leftists. Some of you may wish to turn the other cheek, but WWJD? I'm going to turn over a few tables at the flea market. I won't forget all that Democrats put us through post-election of 2020. They stole that election then tried to make us pay for knowing the truth. It's truly like the spouse who gets caught cheating blaming the other spouse. Democrats showed us how far they are willing to go to protect the lies. My biggest hope is that Musk defangs Google, and builds a platform for monetizing that allows good ideas to spread. We have so much to look forward to this coming year, something we haven't been able to say for years. We were right about so much. It's frightening how good we are at policy and predicting things. Ok, some of them were obvious, like Joe Biden's health. But did you predict how long Democrats would hold to the lie? I didn't. I said Jan of last year, but they didn't dump him until months later. It wouldn't have helped them to do it in January either. Harris wasn't going to beat Trump. They just would have had more prep-time to cheat. What is your big thing for this coming year? How did you do last year? Mine is growth. If you have any ideas around this, don't hesitate to let us know. As long as you plan to be a part of it. I will be visiting my friends in the Tampa area in Jan, most likely. Just so we are clear, I can't stay with everybody. But I do plan to do breakfast, lunch, and dinner with various folks and I will likely stay at the home of friends for one night. After that, I have to travel all over. I plan to be all over the country and having adventures with my friends and fans, and doing things that make a difference. I want you to see where your funding goes and how much you help change America for the better.    [SEGMENT 1-3] Happy Leftist New Year 2   We chronicled all the attacks during Christmas, but I refused to play many of them. I wanted us to enjoy Christmas. But know that Muslims around the world did their dirty. Meanwhile nothing happened to them during Ramadan. And I don't like this “us vs them” mentality, but sadly far too many Muslim radicals exist. Anyway, there were many attacks by Muslims on Christians during the holidays. And there are many atheists and other non-religious types who couldn't care less. But let's move on from Christmas, and take a look at the Leftist new year. The Leftist New Year is very different from our New Year. Our new year is full of hope and optimism, despite whatever life brings us. But not Leftists. So let's take a look at a few Leftist things that are either new or carryover. I begin by asking if you are concerned about BIRD FLU? Covid is SO LAST YEAR. The new fashion virus is bird flu. California governor preemptively declared a state of emergency over 3 cases. They are “testing” for bird flu, and amazingly “finding it”. Just like the covid tests which were practically worthless. That test was positive for breathing. Because of bird flu, they want to inject all animals with mRNA vaccines. “For the greater good”. Our food supply has been fine for centuries, but suddenly the “outbreak” of bird flu necessitates vaccinating all wildlife on the planet?   In NYC, the subways are so safe that a 23-yo mentally ill man shoved a 45-yo man in front of a subway train. This after a guy slashed the throat of another victim. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/01/01/we-had-another-subway-attack-in-nyc-n2649821  [SEGMENT 1-4] Happy Leftist New Year 4 While we celebrate our type of New Year, understand that there is a black market New Year, that I call Leftist New Year.   https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2025/01/01/new-orleans-n2649840   At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured in New Orleans, Louisiana, early Wednesday after a driver plowed a vehicle into a crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street. The driver reportedly exited the vehicle and fired a weapon after hitting the crowd. A large police presence was reported at the scene. [...] "The 8th District is currently working a mass casualty incident involving a vehicle that drove into a large crowd on Canal and Bourbon Street," city officials said.  The NOLA City website states 30 injured patients have been transported by NOEMS and 10 fatalities. (Fox News)   At a news conference, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell described the killings as a “terrorist attack”, but an assistant FBI agent in charge declared that it was “not a terrorist event.” The news conference ended before authorities could reconcile the two characterizations.   The city's first homicide of 2025 was reported at 3:30 a.m., in the Princeton Park neighborhood. Police officers found a 29-year-old man with two gunshot wounds in the 9400 block of South Harvard Avenue. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not been identified yet by the Cook County medical examiner's office. Eleven other people were wounded in separate shootings between midnight and 4:30 a.m., according to police.      https://apnews.com/article/germany-new-years-eve-violence-fireworks-f81b7945c4d65134ce49f44880fb2550 The German government on Wednesday condemned a series of incidents on New Year's Eve in which police officers and Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

A Cook County judge has ruled against Mayor Tiffany Henyard's attempt to appoint her own candidates for key positions in South Suburban Dalton, including the village administrator, attorney, and police chief. This decision marks the latest in a string of controversies involving Henyard, who has been accused of overreaching her authority. Critics argue her actions drain resources from an already struggling community, with taxpayers footing the legal bills for her failed power plays. Henyard has also locked the Thornton Township office amid disputes, leaving the area without essential insurance coverage. Federal investigators are probing her leadership, further eroding public trust. This ongoing chaos underscores the need for transparent governance and fiscal responsibility, as many see Henyard's administration as prioritizing personal power over community welfare. Local elections this spring may offer voters a chance to shift leadership and restore stability.

If you have ever wanted to see what it is like to live on the wild side—all from the safety and security of your own armchair—then Nobody Cares and What I Did About It! The Red Wemette Story of The Chicago Outfit is for you. It is a veritable proof that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction!A fascinating, firsthand account of events in the life and times of William “Red” Wemette—the longest Organized Crime undercover informant [other than for espionage] for the FBI in U.S. History who spent eighteen years as an FBI mole. This book details how he did what he did, and why. It also settles, once and for all, the question of whether he is an actual person rather than a contrived governmental construct, as some federal agents believed. Take a look through the eyes of a man who has lived the life that most people can hardly imagine. He details his firsthand interactions with hitmen, murderers, thieves, and extortionists [from both sides of the law] in a never-before revealed series of stories that share insights and historical perspectives on the colorful excursions of the Chicago Mafia—more accurately known as “The Outfit.” Intriguing details of his role in the Family Secret's Trial, the take down of one of the Outfit's most feared, nationwide hitmen, Frank Schweihs, and the forty-year-old triple homicide that sparked Cold Case files in Cook County and throughout the U.S. This book is a must-have for law enforcement officers, lawyers, politicians, historians, or anyone who wants the truth behind the Hollywood hype found in the many movies or books that cover “The Chicago Way” of doing business across the country.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: White House aides hid Biden’s apparent mental decline from Day 1 of his presidency, explosive report reveals Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here’s what you should know Fani Willis disqualified as prosecutor on Trump Georgia election case GA appeals court disqualifies DA Fani Willis from Trump election case, lets indictment stand George Soros-backed Cook County’s former top prosecutor, Kim Foxx, lost her Illinois license to practice law Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, December 20, 2024 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cook County commissioned a study earlier this year to take stock of what's working and what's not in the county's complex system for assessing taxes on commercial properties. The resulting report released Dec. 11 shows that many commercial properties in the north and south suburbs have been undervalued, likely leading to a higher tax burden for homeowners. It also makes recommendations for how the overall system can be reformed and stresses the need for better collaboration between the County Assessor's Office and the County Board of Review, the two bodies involved in tax assessments and appeals. Reset checks in with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about her major takeaways from the report. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Doulas support, educate and advocate for their pregnant patients. A new program at Stroger Hospital makes 10 doulas available to patients for free. Reset learns more with WBEZ's Kristen Schorsch, Cook County commissioner Donna Miller and doula Vivian Moreno. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

  0:00 - Rich Chicagoans getting hammered on their condos   14:22 - Trump with Welker: Hegseth   30:59 - DEATH CULTURE IN THE WEST: Brian Thompson murder   58:36 - KJP noncommittal on preemptive pardons   01:16:55 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, offers his assessment of al-Jolani & Co assuming control of Syria   01:37:14 - Bob Milan, former first assistant state's attorney of Cook County, IL and former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois: We must amend the Safe-T-Act and train judges on the importance of protecting the public from violent offenders   01:53:33 - Trump with Welker: birthright citizenship   02:13:14 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Chadwick Moore, offers the New Yorker's perspective on the Daniel Penny case and asks  Can Democrats quit transgenderism? For more from Chadwick, check out his substack  substack.com/@chadwickmoore  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  0:00 - Tucson, AZ, Mayor Regina Romero...will defy Trump/ICE   15:13 - Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade's Jussie Smollett redux   26:13 -  Axios' CEO Jim Vandehei: you are not the media   50:32 - Ivana Greco, homemaker and homeschooling mom of four from Connecticut who writes on the issues impacting stay-at-home moms and dads, shares her Research Project on Stay-At-Home Parents. For more from Ivana, visit her substack “The Home Front” – thehomefront.substack.com   01:03:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights    01:06:58 - Writer and photographer currently taking a walk around the world, Chris Arnade, has seen it for himself -  The World Is in Love with America. Follow Chris as he walks the globe on X @Chris_arnade and his substack Chris Arnade Walks the World   01:25:51 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, breaks down the “crushing” tax increases in south suburban Cook County. Get Ted's latest at Wirepoints.org   01:40:34 - UATX on 60 Minutes  02:01:48 - Joseph Moreno, former federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice in the National Security Division, a former staff member with the FBI's 9/11 Review Commission and a US Army combat veteran, on Jack Smith's dismissal of charges and  How the lawfare campaign against Trump backfired. Follow Joe on X @JosephMoreno  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, the Chicago Board of Elections finished counting ballots, and out of 77 Cook County judges seeking retention, Shannon O'Malley became the third judge in the past four elections to lose retention. Injustice Watch's Kelly Garcia and the Tribune's Jake Sheridan tell us what this result means for election participation and the growing chasm between city and suburban voters. Plus, we discuss city budget negotiations, CPD's sluggish reform progress, and play a round of "Is It Decent, Decent or Decent." Good News: The 12th annual Grabadolandia Print Fair 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 If you enjoyed today's interview with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events Program Director Event Productions, Neal Heitz, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 22 episode: The Second City Orthodontic Experts Court Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Michelle starts by explaining both Chicago's RLTO and Cook County's RTLO, and the differences between the two ordinances. She gets granular on disclosures required from Housing Providers to remain in compliance with the ordinance(s) and breaks down security deposits and move-in fees. Michelle dives deep on the eviction process and shares resolution tips to aid with landlord-tenant issues. She closes with a 5 year outlook for her team at the Law Center for Better Housing to continue advocating for fair housing! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Michelle Gilbert, Law Center for Better Housing (LCBH) Link: Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) Link: Family Properties (Book Recommendation) Link: SUCI Ep 42 - Bob Floss Guest Questions 03:02 Housing Provider Tip - Regularly change your thermostat batteries to eliminate easy “No Heat” issues! 04:26 Intro to our guest, Michelle Gilbert! 05:55 Michelle's involvement with the Chicago RLTO! 11:45 The Cook County RTLO! 17:52 Security Fee vs Non-Refundable Move-In Fee. 22:53 Properly disclosing exemptions. 30:38 Cook County eviction process. 35:33 How can Housing Providers and Tenants reach resolutions? 41:02 Refining tenant screening criteria to minimize discrimination. 48:08 5 Year Outlook for Michelle at LCBH! 51:37 What is your competitive advantage? 51:58 One piece of advice for new investors. 53:02 What do you do for fun? 54:16 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  55:10 Local Network Recommendation?  55:46 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2024.

After nearly 20 years in Chicago, Pitchfork Music Festival announced it's leaving the city citing rising costs and growing festival competition. Many longtime fans were shocked, as the alder in the area says he hopes the company behind the festival will reverse course. Freelance journalist Britt Julious and Injustice Watch senior reporter Maya Dukmasova are here to discuss the latest. Plus, we break down ongoing budget debates in city council, an update in Cook County's housing courts, and our favorite Friendsgiving dishes! Good News: The Christmas Cache Newsletter, The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells, Sip & Thrift at Simone's, National Take A Hike Day 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this Nov. 15 episode: Mubi The Second City Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE