State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, expressed his concerns regarding Senate Bill 15, which was under consideration in the Illinois House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill aims to establish a hybrid plan that would elect half of the members of the Chicago School Board in November.In his statement, Rep. Sosnowski criticized the bill, saying, “Once again kids and public education are taking a backseat to special interests and politics. Senate Bill 15 illustrates that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is calling the shots in the Mayor’s office. There is no...
State Representative John M. Cabello has voiced his concerns over the recent incident involving a Venezuelan migrant in Chicago's Little Village. The migrant, allegedly a cartel member, was initially arrested but later released, prompting Cabello to express urgency regarding the situation.Cabello emphasized that leniency towards criminal behavior from migrants who are in the country illegally is unacceptable. He stated, "The continued leniency toward criminal behavior from migrants – who are already in this country illegally – is unacceptable. Illinois leaders cannot...