Notes from the Resistance
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses Reelection, the First One Term Mayor in 40 Years [More] Look for the frontrunner to bring the same record of competence, integrity, and success he did when he was CEO of Chicago Public Schools. Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. And keep voting stupid, Democrats! [Via Michael G]
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago inmates claim jail guards are pressuring them to illegally vote in the mayoral election- Inmates claimed guards at Cook County Jail were pushing them to illegally vote- Guards are allegedly getting orders from higher up and ‘doing what they’re told’- It sparked fears of ballot harvesting because jail was an ‘ideal environment’ for … Continue reading “My Kind of Town”
Lori plays the race card: Chicago mayor Lightfoot urges black voters to help her ‘keep the seat’ from falling to white or Hispanic challengers, despite crime spike – as local business leaders plot to oust her [More] Whoever they elect, they’ll get just what they voted for — focus on effects instead of causes, because … Continue reading “If You Don’t Vote for Lori, You Ain’t Black”
Employees At Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Say Homeless People Are Taking Over (VIDEO) [More] Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
In 30 schools in Illinois, not a single student can read at grade level, 22 of which are in the City of Chicago… In 53 schools, not a single student can do math at grade level, 33 of which are in Chicago.[More] Now tell us about “underfunding.” Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. Besides, those behind … Continue reading “Making the Grade”
Capser alleges that police knew the exact whereabouts of the stolen BMW Brownlee was driving near Soldier Field and began following him just an hour before he shot Dakotah. Because of a non-pursuit policy in place, responding officers had to call off their pursuit of Brownlee and file an eluding report, lawyers say. [More] Because … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Unfollowing Enough”
‘Traumatized’ tamale vendors told to go cashless by Lori Lightfoot, some paying gangs for protection [More] Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town.
Chicago Police wanted murder charges to be filed after a felon illegally carrying a gun shot a man repeatedly, killing him. Not only did Juan Ferba, 26, fire at least 14 rounds, striking Kristopher Willett a number of times — including three times in the head — but Ferba also hit a woman on a … Continue reading “A ‘Progressive’ DGU”
A 28-year-old woman shot a 12-year-old child in the neck last month outside a Citgo station in the 8900 block of S. South Chicago Avenue. Initial reports indicated it was a drive-by shooting, but prosecutors on Saturday said Telisa Pratt intentionally shot the girl for feuding with her niece… Telisa Pratt has 3 children and … Continue reading “Sounds Like Systemic Racism to Me”
Straight-up ambush and execution. To gangs, murder is a form of fun. [Watch] If only they’d disarm you and me. Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
Vigil planned as CPD continues search for those responsible in East Garfield Park shooting [More] Brain has a question. Any bets? Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town.
Watch: ‘Real Life Grand Theft Auto’ On Chicago Highway As Man With Rifle Hijacks Car [More] I was hoping he’d do it to the guy taking the video. The victim had plenty of opportunity to run over the perp and keep driving. Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
Gun violence is dropping in Chicago as police credit new tactics, community investment [More] In other words, there’s a temporary statistical drop and they haven’t got a clue as to why, but are ready to come up with excuses to claim credit. When it goes back up — and it will– do you think they’ll … Continue reading “My Kind of Razzmatazz”
Five children have been shot in back seats of their parents’ cars in Chicago this year, and only one has survived [More] Let me guess: The problem is with guns? Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
Underage Chicago teens show off their firearms following their 8th-grade graduation. America here’s a big part your problem. pic.twitter.com/awOqFtg2h6 — Dave the realist 🇩🇪 (@bigdave2022) September 29, 2022 You ever get the feeling that maybe the problem isn’t guns? Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via Jim S]
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot refusing to pay speeding, red light tickets as they pile up: report – Mayor Lightfoot has been a vocal proponent of stricter speed cameras [More] So much for every time she opens her gob and talks “public safety.” Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
New 2021 Chicago data shows 400,000 high-priority incidents where dispatchers had no police available to send – Wirepoints [More] Oh, and I talked about giving an update. Talk about trying to put a good face on a deformed freak. As if those numbers are statistically significant trend indicators. Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
Chicago shootings: 54 shot, 7 killed in 4th of July weekend violence since Friday evening, CPD says [More] And the day is young. Anyone wanna bet against updates? Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. UPDATE 5 dead, 16 hospitalized in mass shooting at Highland Park Fourth of July parade, shooter being sought
Chicago ‘Mass Shootings’? 52 Shot, 10 Killed Over Memorial Day Weekend [More] And nary a “background check” in the lot… Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via bondmen]
Around 7 a.m., at the corner of Clark and Hubbard, while our reporter was in the middle of a live report about Chicago gun violence, a man walked up and pointed what appeared to be a firearm at our crew. [More] Could it be that what is needed is feral moron control? Forget it, Jake. … Continue reading “Making the News”
Chicago Massacre Suspect Had Felony Record, Told Cops He ‘Had to Do It’ [More] That’s probably the best argument for disarming you and me that I’ve ever heard, which says something sab0out all the others. Here’s the real not-so-hidden danger: [H]e got the Glock from a cousin via Indiana, and that the auto switch can … Continue reading “My Kind of Razzmatazz”
