The Real Story with Jeanne Ives and Amy Jacobson

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen review D200's reasonable back-to-school Covid Mitigation policy and the unreasonable reaction to it. In the wake of Illinois Democrats' phony Ethics Reform, the state has lost another Legislative Inspection General (it's as if they planned it...). State Rep. Dan Caulkins joins Jeanne and Kathleen to discuss. Over 70,000 Illinoisans are facing eviction as a result of an ill-conceived policy that hurt tenants and landlords. And Texas House Democrats hop a flight to DC in a junket that highlights the over-the-top, hyperbolic rhetoric we have come to expect from modern-day Democrats.

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen review D200's reasonable back-to-school Covid Mitigation policy and the unreasonable reaction to it. In the wake of Illinois Democrats' phony Ethics Reform, the state has lost another Legislative Inspection General (it's as if they planned it...). State Rep. Dan Caulkins joins Jeanne and Kathleen to discuss. Over 70,000 Illinoisans are facing eviction as a result of an ill-conceived policy that hurt tenants and landlords. And Texas House Democrats hop a flight to DC in a junket that highlights the over-the-top, hyperbolic rhetoric we have come to expect from modern-day Democrats.

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the CDC's guidance on going back to school, which leaves a great deal up for interpretation on local school boards. The good news is parents have an opportunity to influence their local board decisions. Also in this episode, Chicago's crime continues unabated; Congressman Sean Casten goes all-in on Critical Race Theory - nevermind that he doesn't seem to understand what Critical Race Theory is; And unemployment claims are crippling Illinois businesses, while a WalletHub report finds cities in Blue States have worse labor market rebounds than those In Red States.

In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the CDC's guidance on going back to school, which leaves a great deal up for interpretation on local school boards. The good news is parents have an opportunity to influence their local board decisions. Also in this episode, Chicago's crime continues unabated; Congressman Sean Casten goes all-in on Critical Race Theory - nevermind that he doesn't seem to understand what Critical Race Theory is; And unemployment claims are crippling Illinois businesses, while a WalletHub report finds cities in Blue States have worse labor market rebounds than those In Red States.

IL Congressman Sean Casten ranted about those who oppose CRT in school on Twitter. In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Casten's rant and talk to Derrick Crenshaw, a teacher at Glenbard South and his wife Cedra about why they oppose CRT in classrooms. Cedra defies the narrative that opponents can't even define CRT by offering a detailed description of the theory. Also, over 600 new laws go into effect in IL in July. What do you need to know? And Lori Lightfoot blames 99% of the criticism of her on racism and sexism... and (of course) Chicago Tonight host Phil Ponce doesn't have any follow-up questions **eye roll.**

IL Congressman Sean Casten ranted about those who oppose CRT in school on Twitter. In this episode, Jeanne and Kathleen discuss Casten's rant and talk to Derrick Crenshaw, a teacher at Glenbard South and his wife Cedra about why they oppose CRT in classrooms. Cedra defies the narrative that opponents can't even define CRT by offering a detailed description of the theory. Also, over 600 new laws go into effect in IL in July. What do you need to know? And Lori Lightfoot blames 99% of the criticism of her on racism and sexism... and (of course) Chicago Tonight host Phil Ponce doesn't have any follow-up questions **eye roll.**

In this episode of In the Spotlight, Jeanne and Kathleen talk to former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan about election fraud and his lawsuit to ensure the veracity of the 2020 election. Also, Illinois pols cashing out on their campaign funds; George Floyd's brother triggers leftists; and the Woke Whisperer.

In this episode of In the Spotlight, Jeanne and Kathleen talk to former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan about election fraud and his lawsuit to ensure the veracity of the 2020 election. Also, Illinois pols cashing out on their campaign funds; George Floyd's brother triggers leftists; and the Woke Whisperer.

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the DuPage County Clerk's outrageous demands in the Auditor's Race Recount and Illinois Credit Rating. They talk with newly elected ILGOP Chairman Don Tracy; review AOC's unionized tree planting force and other stories you just can't make up.

In this episode of 'In the Spotlight,' Jeanne and Kathleen discuss the DuPage County Clerk's outrageous demands in the Auditor's Race Recount and Illinois Credit Rating. They talk with newly elected ILGOP Chairman Don Tracy; review AOC's unionized tree planting force and other stories you just can't make up.