- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 8:16 am:
ABC 7 is reporting that the Governor is expected to sign one of the Juneteenth bills today at 10 here in Springfield. No mention in the article whether he’s going to sign the Senate or the House version–and IIRC the House version doesn’t give state employees the day off if Juneteenth falls on a weekend.
It was nice to see that Illinois’ own Mary Miller joined 20 of her other colleagues in voting against recognizing the Capitol Police for their role in defending the U.S. Capitol.
@Willis Tower,
Prosecutors rely on police to identify suspects and provide evidence in order to bring charges. CPD has a low rate of clearance for homicide cases, and I suspect other shooting crimes. Why that is is certainly up for debate, but that seems like a big driver of low prosecution rates (assuming the premise of the question is true.)
That fire is crazy. Surprised to see the Governor hasn’t made the trip to the area to survey the extent of the fire and damage and to reassure the residents that the state will help them through this.
- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:27 am:
I don’t think this is a good idea considering the Delta and other variants still around the world, but Springfield City council last night voted to end the city mask mandate.
I want to high five Chicago Police Supt. Brown for his comment about Kim Foxx, “And I would argue the idea of decriminalizing illegal gun possession is the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard in my 40 years of law enforcement.” WBEZ rightly points out that she did not endorse decriminalization, but in effect that’s what she’s saying. It’s a law that people cannot possess guns illegally. feeling sorry for someone who gets a criminal record because they are caught illegally possessing a weapon is, as Brown said, ridiculous.
- Grandson of Man - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 4:41 pm:
Sox win it in the 10th inning and take the series from the team tied with them for best in the league. That was fun.
- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 8:16 am:
ABC 7 is reporting that the Governor is expected to sign one of the Juneteenth bills today at 10 here in Springfield. No mention in the article whether he’s going to sign the Senate or the House version–and IIRC the House version doesn’t give state employees the day off if Juneteenth falls on a weekend.
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-events-scheduled-ahead-of-soon-to-be-juneteenth-holiday/10796606/
- Candy Dogood - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 8:22 am:
It was nice to see that Illinois’ own Mary Miller joined 20 of her other colleagues in voting against recognizing the Capitol Police for their role in defending the U.S. Capitol.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/558620-21-republicans-vote-against-awarding-medals-to-police-who-defended-capitol-on
I suppose it’s just a coincidence that her husband had that decal on his truck window and didn’t really know what it was about.
- Candy Dogood - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 8:25 am:
===the House version doesn’t give state employees the day off if Juneteenth falls on a weekend.===
Did they call this the Five-Sevenths Compromise?
- Willis Tower - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 8:46 am:
Why are shooting crimes rarely charged or prosecuted in Chicago?
- Oswego Willy - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 8:52 am:
Today is national Cannoli Day.
I will be partaking in its observance.
Fresh cannoli is the best cannoli, unless it’s free cannoli.
- Actual Red - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:07 am:
@Willis Tower,
Prosecutors rely on police to identify suspects and provide evidence in order to bring charges. CPD has a low rate of clearance for homicide cases, and I suspect other shooting crimes. Why that is is certainly up for debate, but that seems like a big driver of low prosecution rates (assuming the premise of the question is true.)
- SouthSide Markie - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:13 am:
Incredible photography. Even more incredible heroism. Thanks again to Illinois’ Bravest.
- Phenomynous - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:18 am:
That fire is crazy. Surprised to see the Governor hasn’t made the trip to the area to survey the extent of the fire and damage and to reassure the residents that the state will help them through this.
- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:27 am:
I don’t think this is a good idea considering the Delta and other variants still around the world, but Springfield City council last night voted to end the city mask mandate.
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/springfield-drops-citywide-mask-mandate-covid-19-coronavirus
- DEE - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:38 am:
If Zorn and Hupke leave Trib I will finally have to cancel my subscription.
- Sayitaintso - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 9:44 am:
It’s pictures like this that prompted me to serve my country as an accountant. Bless the brave.
- Amalia - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 11:29 am:
I want to high five Chicago Police Supt. Brown for his comment about Kim Foxx, “And I would argue the idea of decriminalizing illegal gun possession is the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard in my 40 years of law enforcement.” WBEZ rightly points out that she did not endorse decriminalization, but in effect that’s what she’s saying. It’s a law that people cannot possess guns illegally. feeling sorry for someone who gets a criminal record because they are caught illegally possessing a weapon is, as Brown said, ridiculous.
- Grandson of Man - Wednesday, Jun 16, 21 @ 4:41 pm:
Sox win it in the 10th inning and take the series from the team tied with them for best in the league. That was fun.