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During a street takeover near Grant Park, a car rams a responding CPD vehicle and pushes it back. Onlookers cheer it on. Our intrepid mayor, Mayor Brandon Johnson, expects us to believe this insanity is normal and acceptable.

During a street takeover near Grant Park, a car rams a responding CPD vehicle and pushes it back. Onlookers cheer it on. Our intrepid mayor, Mayor Brandon Johnson, expects us to believe this insanity is normal and acceptable.

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Chicago gang members respond to Mayor Brandon Johnson's EO creating the Office of Gun Violence Reduction.

Chicago gang members respond to Mayor Brandon Johnson's EO creating the Office of Gun Violence Reduction.

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Typical night in Chicago: Teens spraying a CPD vehicle with a fire extinguisher. Another teen rides atop the CPD car. Chicago does not have to live like this.

Typical night in Chicago: Teens spraying a CPD vehicle with a fire extinguisher. Another teen rides atop the CPD car. Chicago does not have to live like this.

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Sun's out, guns out. Just a group of Conservative Vice Lords (Quill faction) gang members taking advantage of the warm weather in Chicago's 7th Ward. And remember what Mayor Brandon Johnson says: Demonizing children is wrong.

Sun's out, guns out. Just a group of Conservative Vice Lords (Quill faction) gang members taking advantage of the warm weather in Chicago's 7th Ward. And remember what Mayor Brandon Johnson says: Demonizing children is wrong.

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Michael Pfleger's response to the weekend death toll: "Shut up, Donald. Just send money." This is why Chicago remains in the grip of violence. These activists aren't interested in ending violence. Rather, their goal is getting tax dollars to sustain their worthless "anti-violence" non-profit groups.

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Michael Pfleger's response to the weekend death toll: "Shut up, Donald. Just send money." This is why Chicago remains in the grip of violence. These activists aren't interested in ending violence. Rather, their goal is getting tax dollars to sustain their worthless "anti-violence" non-profit groups.

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Ice Ice Baby......... Federal agents operating in Bucktown (1627 North Western Ave.) nab another illegal off Chicago's streets. Deport. Them. All.

Ice Ice Baby......... Federal agents operating in Bucktown (1627 North Western Ave.) nab another illegal off Chicago's streets. Deport. Them. All.

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We think Mayor Brandon Johnson should do something about the CFD Station at 12701 South Doty. It houses Engine 80, Truck 61, and Amb. 51. The conditions are utterly deplorable. According to our source, the station floods when it rains, but it isn't merely groundwater; it's sewage backup. Despite appeals to correct this quagmire, the city has declined to complete necessary repairs. Over July Fourth, the firehouse flooded again, multiple times, forcing CFD personnel to carry out clean up without the benefit of any sanitary material. On Friday, flooding began at 9 p.m., but plumbers only arrived after 1 a.m. We're told human waste floated on the apparatus floor, bunk room, and officers' quarters. Imagine if the mayor's office or Annette Nance-Holt's office flooded. The repairs would be immediate and lasting. This is a safety and health issue. Shouldn't Chicago do something about this revolting situation? We certainly think so.

We think Mayor Brandon Johnson should do something about the CFD Station at 12701 South Doty. It houses Engine 80, Truck 61, and Amb. 51. The conditions are utterly deplorable. According to our source, the station floods when it rains, but it isn't merely groundwater; it's sewage backup. Despite appeals to correct this quagmire, the city has declined to complete necessary repairs. Over July Fourth, the firehouse flooded again, multiple times, forcing CFD personnel to carry out clean up without the benefit of any sanitary material. On Friday, flooding began at 9 p.m., but plumbers only arrived after 1 a.m. We're told human waste floated on the apparatus floor, bunk room, and officers' quarters. Imagine if the mayor's office or Annette Nance-Holt's office flooded. The repairs would be immediate and lasting. This is a safety and health issue. Shouldn't Chicago do something about this revolting situation? We certainly think so.

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On the West Side, a dealer resisted Chicago Police, then tossed his bundle of heroin to a passerby. The dealer then yells to the bystander to take the drugs and run.

On the West Side, a dealer resisted Chicago Police, then tossed his bundle of heroin to a passerby. The dealer then yells to the bystander to take the drugs and run.

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It wasn't an "unauthorized gathering," Mayor Brandon Johnson. It was a mob action and 5 CPD were injured. Brandon Johnson is a weak, unimaginably incompetent, uniquely clueless mayor who is wholly unsuited for the onerous role of governing Chicago. Johnson's term as mayor can be summed up as a display of governing paralysis.

It wasn't an "unauthorized gathering," Mayor Brandon Johnson. It was a mob action and 5 CPD were injured. Brandon Johnson is a weak, unimaginably incompetent, uniquely clueless mayor who is wholly unsuited for the onerous role of governing Chicago. Johnson's term as mayor can be summed up as a display of governing paralysis.

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Mayor Johnson today at the unveiling of his Summer Safety Strategy: "If we believe we that can arrest our way toward safety, we're wrong!" Buckle up everyone: We are in for a roller coaster of a summer. Johnson is waving a white flag to mobs of teens marauding all summer.

Mayor Johnson today at the unveiling of his Summer Safety Strategy: "If we believe we that can arrest our way toward safety, we're wrong!" Buckle up everyone: We are in for a roller coaster of a summer. Johnson is waving a white flag to mobs of teens marauding all summer.

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This is not near Grant Park or in Streeterville. This is in Hegewisch. The insanity has spread all over Chicago. We are in for one hell of a long summer.

This is not near Grant Park or in Streeterville. This is in Hegewisch. The insanity has spread all over Chicago. We are in for one hell of a long summer.

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This is "crime is down" in Lori Lightfoot's Chicago. This shooting incident occurred this morning at a Citgo at 63rd and Racine, just blocks from CPD's 7th District. Remember this episode, along with countless other similar incidents, when you cast your ballot in February.

This is "crime is down" in Lori Lightfoot's Chicago. This shooting incident occurred this morning at a Citgo at 63rd and Racine, just blocks from CPD's 7th District. Remember this episode, along with countless other similar incidents, when you cast your ballot in February.

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The stepsister of alleged cop killer Alphanso Talley had a few words to say about Alphanso: "He wasn't in his right state of mind" "The story doesn't add up." "He's a very innocent man" "He's a loving and caring person" Either she is delusional, or she thinks we are.

The stepsister of alleged cop killer Alphanso Talley had a few words to say about Alphanso: "He wasn't in his right state of mind" "The story doesn't add up." "He's a very innocent man" "He's a loving and caring person" Either she is delusional, or she thinks we are.

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Take an extra 100 percent off sale.

Take an extra 100 percent off sale.

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Though the recent storms swept through the whole of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson predictably implied the South and West Sides endured the worst. Unsurprisingly, Johnson blamed "climate change" and suggested the climate crisis will be solved by public spending and subsidies.

Though the recent storms swept through the whole of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson predictably implied the South and West Sides endured the worst. Unsurprisingly, Johnson blamed "climate change" and suggested the climate crisis will be solved by public spending and subsidies.

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Byron Psycho Lopez is such an attention whore. The soapbox Marxist is claiming a "bomb" was detonated in front of his home in the wee hours of the morning. Does this look like a bomb exploding? We didn't think so either. More like fireworks. There are many reasons to be skeptical of Psycho Lopez's claim. First: It's Pilsen. Fireworks in Pilsen is hardly a shock. Second: It's also an open secret Psycho Lopez lives downtown.

Byron Psycho Lopez is such an attention whore. The soapbox Marxist is claiming a "bomb" was detonated in front of his home in the wee hours of the morning. Does this look like a bomb exploding? We didn't think so either. More like fireworks. There are many reasons to be skeptical of Psycho Lopez's claim. First: It's Pilsen. Fireworks in Pilsen is hardly a shock. Second: It's also an open secret Psycho Lopez lives downtown.

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Let's check in on Chicago. Can anyone explain how affordable housing, an apology for racism, summer job programs, or additional funding for CPS would have prevented this shooting incident?

Let's check in on Chicago. Can anyone explain how affordable housing, an apology for racism, summer job programs, or additional funding for CPS would have prevented this shooting incident?

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Predictably, Mayor Brandon Johnson Pinocchio-ed his way through an interview with Fox 32. Johnson claimed CPD's homicide clearance rate had risen to 72 percent due to his "revamping" the Detective Division. This is pure fantasy, and every CPD we know says it's false.

Predictably, Mayor Brandon Johnson Pinocchio-ed his way through an interview with Fox 32. Johnson claimed CPD's homicide clearance rate had risen to 72 percent due to his "revamping" the Detective Division. This is pure fantasy, and every CPD we know says it's false.

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Defending your business is now a crime. Imperial Jewelry Co. has been hit once before. The owner, a CCL holder, who is known to help CPD, shot an attempted robber. The attempted robber who committed this crime is a repeat offender. The store owner is now charged with aggravated battery, which is a more serious crime than attempted robbery.

Defending your business is now a crime. Imperial Jewelry Co. has been hit once before. The owner, a CCL holder, who is known to help CPD, shot an attempted robber. The attempted robber who committed this crime is a repeat offender. The store owner is now charged with aggravated battery, which is a more serious crime than attempted robbery.

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What Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn't admit World Business Chicago relies on government grants for 45 percent of its total revenue. Government grants is a neutral term for tax dollars. In other words, we are paying for Stacy Davis Gates and Alderwoman Julia Ramirez to accompany Johnson to Rome.

What Mayor Brandon Johnson doesn't admit World Business Chicago relies on government grants for 45 percent of its total revenue. Government grants is a neutral term for tax dollars. In other words, we are paying for Stacy Davis Gates and Alderwoman Julia Ramirez to accompany Johnson to Rome.

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Chicago sank $14M into a discount grocery chain and it went under. This is progressivism in action: Overpromise, waste tax dollars, watch the project fail miserably, then shrug it off. Progressives don't care about a plan succeeding. Progressives only care about being credited for their "good intentions."
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Chicago sank $14M into a discount grocery chain and it went under. This is progressivism in action: Overpromise, waste tax dollars, watch the project fail miserably, then shrug it off. Progressives don't care about a plan succeeding. Progressives only care about being credited for their "good intentions."

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It’s hard to imagine a more mind-boggling confession of someone's startling ignorance. Sunny Hostin claims the Obama Center is in "Jackson Park" and states the neighborhood "needed to be developed" and is "underserved." Jackson Park is — shocker — a literal park, not a neighborhood. Furthermore, the Obama Center is located in Hyde Park, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Chicago. Hostin is uniquely clueless.
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It’s hard to imagine a more mind-boggling confession of someone's startling ignorance. Sunny Hostin claims the Obama Center is in "Jackson Park" and states the neighborhood "needed to be developed" and is "underserved." Jackson Park is — shocker — a literal park, not a neighborhood. Furthermore, the Obama Center is located in Hyde Park, one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Chicago. Hostin is uniquely clueless.

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574,368 views • 1 month ago

Well, I won't be returning to any Fulton Market restaurant anytime soon.
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Well, I won't be returning to any Fulton Market restaurant anytime soon.

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219,956 views • 19 days ago

Mayor Johnson today: "Though you are accusing me of being anti-police, your behavior is anti-black." This is vintage Mayor Brandon Johnson. Johnson doesn't care for the reporter, Reporter William J. Kelly #thatreporter, or his question, so he reached for the Left's weapon of choice, the reckless and baseless accusation of racism. Johnson is an absolute disgrace.
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Mayor Johnson today: "Though you are accusing me of being anti-police, your behavior is anti-black." This is vintage Mayor Brandon Johnson. Johnson doesn't care for the reporter, Reporter William J. Kelly #thatreporter, or his question, so he reached for the Left's weapon of choice, the reckless and baseless accusation of racism. Johnson is an absolute disgrace.

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95,794 views • 12 days ago

Mayor Brandon Johnson yesterday: "The City Council is out of touch with the people of Chicago." Of the 50 members of the City Council, 48 are card-carrying Democrats. Of those 48, 19 are devout progressives. Rather than scapegoating fellow Democrats, perhaps the mayor should rethink his fringe proposals.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson yesterday: "The City Council is out of touch with the people of Chicago." Of the 50 members of the City Council, 48 are card-carrying Democrats. Of those 48, 19 are devout progressives. Rather than scapegoating fellow Democrats, perhaps the mayor should rethink his fringe proposals.

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23,364 views • 4 days ago

This video perfectly captures why CTA ridership has dropped. While the victim of this crime was not set aflame or sexually assaulted — it's just a theft — this is the typical experience for riders on CTA. Fairly soon, only criminals will use the CTA.
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This video perfectly captures why CTA ridership has dropped. While the victim of this crime was not set aflame or sexually assaulted — it's just a theft — this is the typical experience for riders on CTA. Fairly soon, only criminals will use the CTA.

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913,732 views • 7 months ago

The insanity continues on the CTA. Just another ordinary day on the Red Line in Mayor Brandon Johnson lawless Chicago.
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The insanity continues on the CTA. Just another ordinary day on the Red Line in Mayor Brandon Johnson lawless Chicago.

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154,040 views • 1 month ago

Of all the whoppers Byron Sigcho Lopez has told, this was one of the most outrageous. "I've seen children in CPS taking the crumbs off the table to bring home because the federal government is ending SNAP benefits." BSL is a fantasist.
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Of all the whoppers Byron Sigcho Lopez has told, this was one of the most outrageous. "I've seen children in CPS taking the crumbs off the table to bring home because the federal government is ending SNAP benefits." BSL is a fantasist.

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21,902 views • 5 days ago

Mayor Brandon Johnson today: "Reparations and reparations now!"
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Mayor Brandon Johnson today: "Reparations and reparations now!"

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61,458 views • 19 days ago

Well, at least the 1%er bikers and Maniac Latin Disciple gang kept it to fists and bottles when they engaged in a brawl at Puerto Rican Pride Parade this weekend. It looks as if the 1%er gang got the best of the MLDs here.
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Well, at least the 1%er bikers and Maniac Latin Disciple gang kept it to fists and bottles when they engaged in a brawl at Puerto Rican Pride Parade this weekend. It looks as if the 1%er gang got the best of the MLDs here.

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129,370 views • 1 month ago

Brandon Johnson today on his administration's transparency regarding his Reparations Task Force: "I'm a black man in America calling for the reparations of black people!" Johnson then asserted the restaurant industry is tied to slavery.
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Brandon Johnson today on his administration's transparency regarding his Reparations Task Force: "I'm a black man in America calling for the reparations of black people!" Johnson then asserted the restaurant industry is tied to slavery.

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283,864 views • 3 months ago

Officers assaulted at Homan and 13th in CPD's 10th District. Police are under siege, Mayor Brandon Johnson. If these officers can't make an arrest without being punched and shoved, how safe are Chicago residents? Do you job, Mr. Mayor, and defend Chicago Police.
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Officers assaulted at Homan and 13th in CPD's 10th District. Police are under siege, Mayor Brandon Johnson. If these officers can't make an arrest without being punched and shoved, how safe are Chicago residents? Do you job, Mr. Mayor, and defend Chicago Police.

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388,177 views • 5 months ago

Stacy Davis Gates must be miserable this morning, and it's not over 760 teacher layoffs. You see, Stacy is only concerned with the loss of dues. According to our math, the 760 teachers laid off could mean CTU loses up to $1,100,000 in member dues. A $1.1M loss is pretty stiff, considering how CTU is desperate to keep control of the Board of Ed. It's also worth considering whether Stacy knew layoffs of this scale was coming. We think she did. CORE will make you poor.
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Stacy Davis Gates must be miserable this morning, and it's not over 760 teacher layoffs. You see, Stacy is only concerned with the loss of dues. According to our math, the 760 teachers laid off could mean CTU loses up to $1,100,000 in member dues. A $1.1M loss is pretty stiff, considering how CTU is desperate to keep control of the Board of Ed. It's also worth considering whether Stacy knew layoffs of this scale was coming. We think she did. CORE will make you poor.

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29,479 views • 11 days ago

In defeat, Kat Abughazaleh just proved progressivism is only a release of anger......
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In defeat, Kat Abughazaleh just proved progressivism is only a release of anger......

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288,835 views • 4 months ago

If you dismiss the risks associated with this illegal behavior just to get a close up with your cell phone, you deserve the consequences. No sympathy for this kid whatsoever. Zero. Video: Goofies Of Chicago.
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If you dismiss the risks associated with this illegal behavior just to get a close up with your cell phone, you deserve the consequences. No sympathy for this kid whatsoever. Zero. Video: Goofies Of Chicago.

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34,346 views • 14 days ago

We could make a career out of correcting Chicago media. There is no such thing as a "struggle with police." It's called resisting arrest.
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We could make a career out of correcting Chicago media. There is no such thing as a "struggle with police." It's called resisting arrest.

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23,565 views • 9 days ago

Are these young men headed to one of Mayor Brandon Johnson's summer jobs or are they community violence interrupters? The assault rifle suggests they are CVIs.
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Are these young men headed to one of Mayor Brandon Johnson's summer jobs or are they community violence interrupters? The assault rifle suggests they are CVIs.

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100,329 views • 1 month ago

This is hardly reassuring. Brandon Johnson today said he is part of a coalition of mayors – NYC's Mamdani, Boston's Michelle Wu, Oakland's Barbara Lee, and LA's Karen Bass – and they will soon meet regularly to exchange ideas for policy proposals for the cites they govern. Johnson is admitting he will be getting policy ideas for Chicago from the dumbest mayors leading the worst-run cities in the country. Chicago is cooked.
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This is hardly reassuring. Brandon Johnson today said he is part of a coalition of mayors – NYC's Mamdani, Boston's Michelle Wu, Oakland's Barbara Lee, and LA's Karen Bass – and they will soon meet regularly to exchange ideas for policy proposals for the cites they govern. Johnson is admitting he will be getting policy ideas for Chicago from the dumbest mayors leading the worst-run cities in the country. Chicago is cooked.

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268,797 views • 4 months ago

This is the norm today for Chicago Police. A call comes, officers respond, and they are met with hostility. Here, a group of teens and young adults fight with CPD and throw traffic cones and a cooler at officers. The lesson here is: When you vote progressives into office, the result is ALWAYS chaos.
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This is the norm today for Chicago Police. A call comes, officers respond, and they are met with hostility. Here, a group of teens and young adults fight with CPD and throw traffic cones and a cooler at officers. The lesson here is: When you vote progressives into office, the result is ALWAYS chaos.

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44,655 views • 21 days ago

This is so typical for Chicago. A woman is shot outside a Lincoln Park bar. The alderman — in this instance, Alder Timmy Knudsen — says there is a need to "set stricter rules on nightlife." Resident expresses concern: "Alderman needs to wake up; there is nonsense happening in our neighborhood." The three most important questions not asked: First: Why are businesses being blamed for this shooting? Second: How does Ald. Knudsen vote in City Council on public safety issues? Third: For whom did this resident vote in the last aldermanic election?
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This is so typical for Chicago. A woman is shot outside a Lincoln Park bar. The alderman — in this instance, Alder Timmy Knudsen — says there is a need to "set stricter rules on nightlife." Resident expresses concern: "Alderman needs to wake up; there is nonsense happening in our neighborhood." The three most important questions not asked: First: Why are businesses being blamed for this shooting? Second: How does Ald. Knudsen vote in City Council on public safety issues? Third: For whom did this resident vote in the last aldermanic election?

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88,640 views • 1 month ago