Springfield City Council:
On February 5th the Springfield council was given a letter by the MEC about councilwoman Jan Fisk’s conflict of interest and told they had 60 days to do something about the issue…. which is why the council brought it up on Monday (day 48), because the next council meeting is on day 62 (April 8th). Jan Fisk is turning things around and blaming the issue on the city.
- Ethics Commission Letter Helped Spur Fisk Investigation Request (Ozarks Independent)
- Springfield council launches independent inquiry into Fisk, alleged conflicts of interest. (News-Leader)
Jussie Smollett:
Yesterday it was announced that the Cook County Prosecutor was was dropping all charges against actor Jussie Smollett.
- Jussie Smollett hoax charges dropped, actor wants to ‘move on with my life’ (Fox News)
- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Calls Jussie Smollett’s Dropped Charges a ‘Whitewash of Justice’ (The Wrap)
- Prosecutor who dropped charges against Jussie Smollett believes he’s guilty. (CBS News)
- Jussie Smollett Case: Chicago Police Union Wants Federal Probe into State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s Role in Investigation. (NBC Chicago)
- Who is Tina Tchen, the attorney linked to Jussie Smollett messages? (Fox News)
- Letters detailing Jussie Smollett’s community service. (Chicago Tribune)
Vaccinations:
There has been a measles outbreak in New York. Now one county has banned unvaccinated minors from being in the public for 30 days or until they receive the vaccination.
