Tag Archives: Paul Schimpf

Governor Pritzker Wants to Criminalize Lock-Down Opposition

Posted on May 18, 2020 by David E Smith

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has filed an emergency rule to punish businesses that open to customers in defiance of his illegal lock-down orders. Violators could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, which is a fine between $75 and $2,500. Additionally, this emergency rule extends the governor’s emergency authority from 30 days to 150 days.

Posted in Illinois Politics | Tagged Amanda Vinicky, Andre Thapedi, Bill Cunningham, Chuck Weaver, COVID–19, emergency rule, Fran Hurley, J.B. Pritzker, JCAR Committee, Keith Wheeler, Kimberly Lightford, Mike Halpin, Paul Schimpf, Steve Reick, Sue Rezin, Tom Demmer, Tony Munoz | Comments Off

Emergency Injunction Against Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Sought in Lawsuit Against Illinois Officials

Posted on December 26, 2017 by David E Smith

The Thomas More Society has now moved for an emergency injunction to be heard on Thursday, December 28, to stop State of Illinois officials from providing tens of thousands of taxpayer funded abortions in the New Year. Additional legislators and groups will also seek to join the suit that day, including State Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Rock Island).

Posted in Sanctity of Life | Tagged Barbara Wheeler, Charlie Meier, Dale Fowler, Dan McConchie, HB 40, Jeanne Ives, Jennifer Ascher, Keith Wheeler, Kyle McCarter, Neil Anderson, Paul Schimpf, Peter Breen, Sam McCann, Steve Reick, Thomas More Society | Comments Off