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Snopes→ Does Illinois’ SAFE-T Act Make Some Violent Crimes Non-Detainable Before Trial?
Offenses allegedly made "non-detainable" by the legislation include second-degree murder and drug-induced homicides.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Starting Today Illinois Schools Can No Longer Ban Cornrows, Locs, Afros and Braids from School’
On January 3 2022, Say Cheese Digital published a Facebook post and tweet claiming that as of that date, the state of Illinois would prohibit schools from banning “cornrows, locs, afros, and braids”: Starting today Illinois schools can n
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Illinois Police Filmed Arresting Another Law Enforcement Officer?
Footage of police officers seemingly arresting one of their own drew attention — and some cheers — online in December 2020, but authorities have not elaborated on the incident. As the Daily Dot reported, the incident was captured in Harvey
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘State of Illinois Definition of a COVID-19 Death’
In July 2020, social media users continued spinning a remark by a top health official in Illinois to claim that death tolls attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic have been inflated around the United States — and to attempt to sow doubt around the
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Ending White Privilege Intersects Ending Jewish Privilege’ Flyer
In June 2020, as protests against ongoing racism and police brutality continued throughout the United States and beyond, a curious image appeared: The image showed a flyer taped to a cork board with text that said: ENDING WHITE PRIVILEGE… Privi
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Someone Act Out a ‘Mock Assassination’ of Trump at a Democratic Fundraiser?
A Democratic state senator in Illinois apologized after confirming that photographs of an “assassination” of a person dressed up like President Donald Trump were taken at a fundraising event. “The incident that took place is unaccept
Snopes→ Gunman Kills 5 People, Wounds 5 Police at Illinois Business
The White House said President Donald Trump was briefed on the shooting and is monitoring the situation.
Snopes→ City Reports Active Shooter Situation in Aurora, Illinois
A suburban Chicago school district is keeping all of its students in their classroom.
Were the Obamas Forced to Surrender Their Law Licenses?
In early October 2018, many people in the United States and abroad were closely watching the twists and turns around a Supreme Court nomination as multiple women accused the nominee of committing or abetting sexual assault. Almost immediately, bots, trolls, and useful idiots picked up on the controversy, muddying the waters with rumors, gossip, and […]
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Snopes→ Does Legalizing Marijuana Necessitate Euthanizing Pot Sniffing Dogs?
Arguments made by one sheriff opposed to legalized marijuana are dubious and disputed by police departments that have dealt with legal weed.
Snopes→ Illinois State Legislature Candidate Urged to Drop out of Race Following Offensive Remarks
Burt Minor, a candidate for the Illinois state legislature, reportedly asked a black GOP candidate for attorney general if she was a "lesbo" or offended by the n-word.