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Shocking Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars in Illinois Jun 23, 2023

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In an exclusive podcast, we welcome two members of the @illinoisfreedomcaucus to discuss the misuse of taxpayer money in Illinois.

Illinois State Representatives Dan Caulkins and Brad Halbrook; reveal the alarming mismanagement and diversion of funds, as well as the fraud that has plagued Illinois' unemployment system.

#fraud #corruption #budget #pritzker #gasprices #taxes #illinois #twill #beinformed #freedom

The End of Roe v Wade, One Year Later Jun 21, 2023

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One year after the ending of Roe v Wade, we revisit this major change in US policy and its impact on the Midwest states.

Our Guest Mary Kate Knorr Zander, the Executive Director for Illinois Right to Life, discussed the changes in the abortion debate, post Dobbs, in Illinois and across the nation. We look at the reasons behind Illinois' significant growth as a hub for abortions and the legal developments that have facilitated this expansion.

#prolife #abortion #illinois #roevwade #scotus #supremecourt #illinois #twill #beinformed

Exploring the Property Tax Crisis in Illinois Jun 16, 2023

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Jeanne welcomes Warren Dixon, an expert on property taxes in the state of Illinois. Warren, who has recently moved to Tennessee, sheds light on the factors that led him to relocate and explores the impact of property taxes on residents and businesses.

#illinois #taxes #propertytax #Tennessee #twill #beinformed

Conquering Kilimanjaro: A Journey of Triumph and Adventure. Jun 13, 2023

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Embarking on an epic adventure to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, our guest Anil has been to one of the highest points on Earth.

Reaching 19,341 ft He stood on top of the world, but the journey there was not easy as he recaps some of the more harrowing moments of his climb.

#kilimanjaro #india #topoftheworld #inspiration #motivation #determination #illinois #twill #beinformed

Modi’s visit to America: India’s influence on American Culture and Business. Jun 08, 2023

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Preparing for India’s Prime Minister Modi’s trip to the US, we discuss India's influence on both American culture and business. Our Guest Anil emphasizes the importance of collaboration and peaceful resolution to conflict. Our conversation highlights the Indian culture's emphasis on education, productivity, and respect, which has helped Indian-Americans succeed in the United States.

#india #modi #culture #buisness #podcast #illinois #beinformed #twill

Radical Revolution in the Windy City: Unveiling Chicago's Disturbing Political Connections Jun 06, 2023

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Jeanne Ives interviews Martin Preib, a retired Chicago police officer and writer for the Chicago Contrarian.

They will discuss his new article titled "New Chicago Mayor Proves the Windy City is Ground Zero for the Revolution," which focuses on Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision to sit down for an interview with Angela Davis, a feminist, Marxist, and radical activist with a controversial past.

#Chicago #police #crime #brandonjohnson #illinois #writer #media #beinformed #twill

Obscure Legislation You Should Know About Jun 03, 2023

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Jeanne Gives a rundown on three things you probably did not know went on in Illinois.

#twill #illinois #payraise #tolls #energy #greenenergy #coal #power #beinformed

Congressman Darin LaHood talks about the Debt Ceiling Jun 02, 2023

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Jeanne Ives invites Congressman Darin LaHood onto the Real Story to talk about the Debt Ceiling vote.

#debtceiling #usdebt #debt #ceiling #congress #default #beinformed #debtlimit

Will Putin's Next Move be into the Baltic States? May 16, 2023

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Jeanne Ives engages in a conversation with Dr. John Prunskis, honorary consul of Lithuania in the United States, regarding the Ukraine war and its implications for the Baltic states.

How does Reagan's steadfast conviction that "we win, they lose" during the Cold War era bear relevance in today's conflict? Why has Europe had such a limited response to the invasion of Ukraine? Is there a potential for Putin to strike a NATO country?

#Ukraine #Putin #Russia #Reagan #nato #lithuania #beinformed #twill #Illinois

Supreme Court Showdown: Defending Gun Rights in Illinois | The Real Story with Jeanne Ives May 11, 2023

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In this episode of "The Real Story with Jeanne Ives," Jeanne interviews Robert Bevis a gun shop owner from Naperville and Hannah Hill, the director for research and policy at the National Gun Rights AssociationThey discuss their ongoing legal battle against Illinois' gun ban legislation at the Supreme Court level. The lawsuit initially began in Naperville, where the City Council passed an AR-15 sale ban. Robert Bevis and his legal team expanded the lawsuit to include the statewide ban as well. They requested a temporary restraining order to block the bans from going into effect, but the district court and the seventh circuit court both denied their requests. As a result, they appealed to the Supreme Court for emergency relief. The discussion covers the impact of the bans on Bob's business, the constitutional rights protected by the Second Amendment, and the public safety arguments put forth by the opposing side. They also touch on the discriminatory nature of the bans and the damages they are seeking. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to grant the emergency relief is considered a long shot, but they discuss the surprising response from Naperville and their arguments against the injunction. The episode sheds light on the complexities of the case and the potential implications for gun rights in Illinois.

#2ndamendment #2A #illinois #gunlaws #twill #scotus #beinformed #naperville

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