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In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen review the new laws Gov. Pritzker just signed;  Pelosi, AOC and the fractures in the Democrat Party; the CDC's BS guidance and what it means for you;  IL orders a $1 million tax refund for Trump, Cook County objects (of course they do); and why be a journalist when you can be an advocate?

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen review the new laws Gov. Pritzker just signed;  Pelosi, AOC and the fractures in the Democrat Party; the CDC's BS guidance and what it means for you;  IL orders a $1 million tax refund for Trump, Cook County objects (of course they do); and why be a journalist when you can be an advocate?

On this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the CDC's New Covid Guidelines:  The Threats, The Rumors, and The Facts; Lollapalooza: Masking Hypocrisy; State Representative Dan Ugaste joins the show to talk about his bill to rein the Governor's emergency powers; Exelon, a major player in IL politics, announces it is closing 2 of its IL plants; And Chris Cuomo messes with the wrong restaurant owner.

On this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the CDC's New Covid Guidelines:  The Threats, The Rumors, and The Facts; Lollapalooza: Masking Hypocrisy; State Representative Dan Ugaste joins the show to talk about his bill to rein the Governor's emergency powers; Exelon, a major player in IL politics, announces it is closing 2 of its IL plants; And Chris Cuomo messes with the wrong restaurant owner.

Pritzker issues his 17th emergency edict. Can nothing save us from this tyrant? A 20-year teacher in Palatine was fired over comments denouncing the riots last summer. Jeanne and Kathleen talk with her lawyer. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Marie Newman (Democrat, IL-03) seems to be escaping any accountability for bribing a potential primary opponent and The United States is off to its best Olympic start in recent memory, picking up ten medals in the Games’ opening days but their ratings are the worst in 33 years.

Pritzker issues his 17th emergency edict. Can nothing save us from this tyrant? A 20-year teacher in Palatine was fired over comments denouncing the riots last summer. Jeanne and Kathleen talk with her lawyer. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Marie Newman (Democrat, IL-03) seems to be escaping any accountability for bribing a potential primary opponent and The United States is off to its best Olympic start in recent memory, picking up ten medals in the Games’ opening days but their ratings are the worst in 33 years.

What doesn't Wheaton Warrenville District 200 want you to know? Jeanne and Kathleen discuss in this episode of 'In the Spotlight; Also, Glenbard D87 board members decide they have to "run the experiment" on your kids; Elgin U-46 shuts out parents. One of the U-46 organizers joins us to discuss; Michigan reins in Governor Whitmer; and Congressman Slim Shady shows up on the floor of the US House.

What doesn't Wheaton Warrenville District 200 want you to know? Jeanne and Kathleen discuss in this episode of 'In the Spotlight; Also, Glenbard D87 board members decide they have to "run the experiment" on your kids; Elgin U-46 shuts out parents. One of the U-46 organizers joins us to discuss; Michigan reins in Governor Whitmer; and Congressman Slim Shady shows up on the floor of the US House.

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss why Florida spends less on education but scores higher than Illinois; The media narrative about parents standing up to school boards: IL pols reject term limits (again). We discuss with Wirepoints.com Founder Mark Glennon; Chicago Violence continues unabated, and an update on the misadventures of the Texas Democrats.

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss why Florida spends less on education but scores higher than Illinois; The media narrative about parents standing up to school boards: IL pols reject term limits (again). We discuss with Wirepoints.com Founder Mark Glennon; Chicago Violence continues unabated, and an update on the misadventures of the Texas Democrats.