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Pritzker Can't be That Smart? Feb 24, 2023

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With the Illinois Legislature taking a hard left turn in policy, is this just a ploy to make Governor Pritzker look to be the most progressive governor in the United States? While pundits and commentators now speculate his potential attempt to upgrade his address to 1600 Pennsylvania, we look at these policies that are being pushed and championed by a new wave of far-left progressives and try to make sense of them as they pertain to the whole of Illinois.

Illinois State Representative John Cabello, one of the few active law enforcement officers to serve in The Illinois legislature, joins us today to talk about these bills and the overall atmosphere in Springfield. #Illinois #twill #beinformed #lawenforcement

Empowering Parents and the Parents Bill of Rights Feb 17, 2023

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Matt Crouch of Heritage Action for America joins us from Missouri where he gives us an update on his fight for parental rights and protecting children in Missouri and Arkansas.

Arkansas’ new Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders is moving ahead with a full revamp of the Arkansas school system, what parts of this revamp can help transform Missouri’s school system.  

And what did the congressman say? While he maybe a scientist he certainly needs a refresher course on political science and the basics of the Constitution. Can you guess the Congressman?

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Iran's Call for Freedom - The Yellow Revolution Feb 08, 2023

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Join us on the Real Story with Jeanne Ives as we delve into the impact and significance of the Yellow Movement in Iran. This wave of protests and demonstrations, driven by the country’s youth, has sparked a nationwide discussion on issues ranging from economic hardship to political oppression.   

We will be speaking with Farid Kossari who is an Iranian-born American who lived the first half of his life in Iran before moving to France and eventually the United States. He will help get us a better understanding of the rights women are being denied in Iran. And the new calls for freedom in response to the deaths of young women.  

There will be a Standing Protest in Chicago on February 11th, 2023 in Chicago at the corner of Congress and Michigan Ave supporting the Women Life Freedom Movement.

#Iran #iranprotests #freedom #twill #chicago

Republican Senator Stripped From All Committees Feb 06, 2023

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From the State of South Dakota, Jeanne talks South Dakota politics with Epoch Times writer Stu Cvrk.

A Senator Stripped of her committees, Democrats running as Republicans, and questionable redistricting, No we are not talking about Illinois.

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No Child Left behind to Every Child Left Behind Jan 30, 2023

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Why are so many people against school choice? How do we fix our current schools from within? With Illinois’ school board elections right around the corner, we talk about the problems and hurdles that stop well-intending citizens from being able to help change the course of our school as they continue to fail our children. It is an implosion of the education system that our guests will discuss.

We are excited to have former teachers from the Chicago Suburbs, Matthew Janecek and Bob Dobosz join us on The Real Story with Jeanne Ives. Matthew Janecek - http://www.mrj-usa.com

Illinois and Chicago are Bankrupt Jan 21, 2023

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As our guest said, “Pensions are the 800 pound gorilla we’ve stopped talking about”. Mark Glennon, the founder and CEO of wirepoints.org joins Jeanne Ives today to talk about the financial disaster Illinois and Chicago are in.

As Mayor Lightfoot sells special municipal bonds, who exactly is affected by the mismanagement of Chicago’s taxable entities, will this really help the people of Chicago? #twill #illinois #chicago #bankrupt #pensions

Illinois Gun Ban - They can read our objections in the court filings. Jan 19, 2023

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Dan Eldridge of www.maxonshooters.com and the President of the Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois explains the Illinois gun ban. With 80 to 90 Sheriffs out of 102 refusing to enforce this law, we look at the deep impact this law has not just on local politics but on the national stage as this law looks to be on course to end up in the Supreme Court.

How many lawsuits will Illinois have to defend against as multiple gun rights advocates begin to file lawsuits? Do Illinois lawmakers have short memories and have forgotten the chaos that ensued during the passage of the concealed carry legislation.

Which Democrat in Springfield does Jeanne give credit to for their debate on the gun ban?

#twill #Illinois #chicago #scotus

Did You Know These Laws Were Passed in the Middle of the Night? Jan 12, 2023

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Representative Brad Halbrook gives us an update from Springfield about the laws that the lame-duck Illinois legislature passed in the middle of the night with little time to debate the laws that will affect everyone in Illinois and those visiting our state. And who is surprised that the democrat lead state legislature just gave themselves and all the state elected officials a massive pay raise.

Putin is Depleted and out of Trained Troops, Biden is Barely Giving Ukraine Enough Aid to Not Lose Jan 05, 2023

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We welcome Roman Golash back to the studio to have an in-depth discussion on the nearly year-long war in Ukraine. How has this conflict changed over the year, and where does the conflict go from here? Is this a proxy war or a full-scale war between the US and Russia? Roman Golash is a retired Colonel in the US Army and has extensive knowledge of Ukraine and conflicts in post-Soviet controlled regions.

So Illinois Wants to Take Your Rights Away if You Are Under 21 Jan 03, 2023

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Todd Vandermyde joins us to talk about 2nd Amendment issues here in Illinois. He is a former NRA lobbyist. Todd later represented firearm dealers, and he just recently testified in a hearing in Springfield about this latest gun grab legislation brought forward by State Representative Bob Morgan, who represents Highland Park.

We look at the news laws on the books in Naperville, and how they relate to the Supreme Court ruling of District of Columbia v. Heller.

What else is going on in Illinois and what exactly is SB 5855. How bad is this bill and how certain is it that we will see it taken to court.

#twill #Illinois #2ndamendment #scotus

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