Shootings are going on all over the city and the State is not going for Domestic Terrorist charges when is she going to do her fucking job

I am tired of these shootings either the state does on of two thing charge these little fucking bastards as domestic terrorists or give the lawabiding people a chance to deffend them selves.

Two men were killed and 18 other people wounded in separate attacks across the city Friday night and Saturday morning, police said.

A 24-year-old man was shot dead in the Little Village neighborhood about 8:50 p.m., police said. He was shot in the head and chest after a male exited a light-colored pickup truck on the 2700 block of South Homan Avenue and opened fire, police said. The shooting appears gang related but police didn’t say what gave them that impression.

One man died and three others were wounded by gunfire on the 7900 block of South Paulina Street about 10:50 p.m. in the Gresham neighborhood, police said. A man in his 20s was shot in the body and died at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. A 21-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and is in serious condition at John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County. A 21-year-old man was shot in the right arm and a 32-year-old woman was shot in the ankle - they are both in stable condition at Holy Cross Hospital, police said. Three men or boys emerged from a light-colored sedan and started shooting at the group, police said, though it's unclear why. The three men in the group all affiliate with a local gang, police said, but it's unclear if that's why they were targeted. Police are not sure if the woman affiliates with a gang.

A man was shot in the West Garfield Park neighborhood about 1:30 a.m. while he was walking down the street, police said. The 30-year-old was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition, police said.

A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg about 1 a.m. while walking on the 3600 block of West Chicago Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, police said. A friend drove him to Norwegian American Hospital, where he's in stable condition, police said.

Three men were shot on the 6800 block of South Claremont Avenue in the West Englewood neighborhood about 12:30 a.m., police said. One may have turned up at Holy Cross Hospital but it's not clear how. A 22-year-old man was shot in the right side of his abdomen, a 21-year-old man was shot in the left leg, and an 18-year-old man was shot in his right buttocks. The three were standing on a sidewalk when someone shot at them from a nearby gangway. Police said the shooting may be gang related.

A man, 21, was shot on the 3300 block of West Washington Boulevard in the East Garfield Park neighborhood about 12:25 a.m., police said. He was walking down the street when someone shot him in the knee. One of his friends dropped him off at Rush University Medical Center but he was transferred to Stroger Hospital, police said.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg near the corner of LeMoyne Street and Maplewood Avenue about 12:20 a.m. in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, police said. Someone shot at the man from inside a nearby vehicle, and he was hit in the leg. He was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital in stable condition, police said. The shooting may be gang related.

About 12:10 a.m., a 22-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his right thigh and a 21-year-old man was shot in the right calf, police said. The two were on the 8200 block of South Richmond Avenue when they were shot, and ended up at Little Company of Mary Hospital. It's not clear how they got there. The two said they were shot on Richmond but police weren't able to find a crime scene and didn't get any reports of gunfire from residents in the area.

A man was shot on the 3400 block of West 83rd Street about midnight, police said. His age wasn't available but he was taken in critical condition to Advocate Christ Medical Center, police said. He was in surgery as of about 2 a.m.

An 18-year-old woman was shot on the 6400 block of South Talman Avenue about 11:30 p.m. in the Marquette Park neighborhood, police said. She was walking down the street when someone in a passing light-colored sedan opened fire, hitting her in the thigh, police said. She's in stable condition at Holy Cross Hospital, police said.

A 16-year-old boy walking with friends was shot on the 7900 block of South Avalon Avenue about 10:35 p.m., police said. He was shot in the arm and is in good condition at Jackson Park Hospital. His shooter approached on foot and opened fire, police said.

About 9 p.m., two people standing in a strip mall in the 5000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue were shot. A 47-year-old woman was grazed on the shin and treated by Chicago paramedics at the scene. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the left bicep and suffered a graze wound on his left forearm, police said. He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago in good condition, police said.

Friday afternoon, a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen on the 4100 block of West Wilcox Avenue after talking to another man's girlfriend, police said

ISRA News

On May 9, the Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 681 by a strong, bi-partisan 89 to 28 vote, after receiving approval in March in the Senate. This common sense ammunition purchase reform now heads to Governor Pat Quinn (D) desk to await his signature, and it needs your support. Please contact the Governor today and urge him to sign SB 681 into law.

Senate Bill 681, introduced by state Senators Dave Luechtefeld (R-58) and John Sullivan (R-47), would allow residents of Illinois with a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card to mail-order ammunition from others within Illinois. Current law only allows for such orders by Illinois residents from vendors outside of Illinois, so this legislation makes a sensible change to the law.

Please contact Governor Pat Quinn and urge him to sign Senate Bill 681 into law. Contact information for the Governor’s office can be found by clicking here.

Your NRA-ILA will continue to keep you updated on the status of this and other firearms-related legislation in Illinois this session.

NRA News:

In an effort to capitalize on the Trayvon Martin shooting, this week, Reps. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Keith Ellison (D-Minn.), co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, threatened to offer a so-called "Trayvon Amendment" that would cut funding to states with "stand your ground" laws. The legislators quickly reversed course when they learned the motion would likely be ruled out of order.
Anti-gun legislators will likely continue to push to overturn "stand your ground" self-defense laws in states like Florida. Rest assured NRA-ILA will be there to fight them.

Florida's "stand your ground" law says a person has "the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm."

The public strongly supports "stand your ground" self-defense laws. As reported this week in the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a recent opinion poll revealed that a majority of Florida voters support the state's law. In fact, the vast majority of states do not impose a duty to retreat from criminal attack and most Americans support laws that clarify this common law, common-sense rule.

NRA will continue to work to protect self-defense laws currently on the books and advocate for their passage in those states that do not fully respect this fundamental right.
On Thursday, May 10, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5326--the appropriations bill for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies fiscal year 2013--by a vote of 247-163.

One of the most important ways that Congress has protected the Second Amendment is through a number of general provisions included in various appropriations bills. We are happy to report that 11 provisions to protect the Second Amendment were included in the bill.

Specifically, the bill makes permanent the following protections:

• Curio and Relic Definition. A prohibition on the use of funds to change the definition of a "curio or relic." This provision protects the status of collectible firearms for future generations of firearms collectors.
  
• Physical Inventory Prohibition. Prohibition on a requirement to allow a physical inventory of federal firearms licensees. The Clinton administration proposed a rule in 2000 to require an annual inventory by all licensees. While the Bush Administration eventually withdrew the proposal, Congress has still passed this preventive provision every year since FY 2007.
  
• Business Activity. This provision prohibits BATFE from denying federal firearms license applications or renewals based on a dealer’s low-business volume alone.
  
• Firearms Trace Data Disclaimer. A requirement that any trace data released must include a disclaimer stating that such data cannot be used to draw broad conclusions about firearms-related crime.

In addition, the bill restores four provisions that the Obama administration's budget proposed to strike:

• Firearms Parts Export to Canada. A prohibition on the use of funds to require an export license for small firearms parts valued at less than $500 for export to Canada. This provision is intended to remove an unnecessary and burdensome requirement on U.S. gun manufacturers that was imposed under the Clinton Administration (restored and made permanent).
  
• Importation of Curios and Relics. A prohibition on the use of funds to arbitrarily deny importation of qualifying curio and relic firearms. This provision ensures that collectible firearms that meet all legal requirements for importation into the United States are not banned from import by executive branch fiat (restored and made permanent).
  
• Prohibit Funding for "Gun Walking" Operations. No funds may be used to knowingly transfer firearms to agents of drug cartels unless U.S. law enforcement personnel control or monitor the firearms at all times. This amendment is designed to prevent the Justice Department (or any government entity) from spending taxpayer dollars on "gun walking" programs like Operation Fast and Furious.
  
• Shotgun Importation Prohibition Protection. Prohibits the Department of Justice from requiring imported shotguns to meet a "sporting purposes" test that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has used to prohibit the importation of shotguns with one or more features disliked by the Agency, such as adjustable stocks, extended magazine tubes, etc.

The bill retains the following provision:

• Transfer of BATFE Authority. A prohibition on the use of funds to transfer any duty or responsibility of the BATFE to any other agency or department. This provision was written in response to a Clinton Administration plan to transfer firearms enforcement to the FBI or Secret Service. It also prohibits the Executive branch from skirting the will of Congress by allowing another agency to implement policies the BATFE is prohibited from implementing.

Finally, the bill includes two new provisions:

• DOJ Funding Restriction. Disallows funds to the Department of Justice if the DOJ falsifies documents, makes misleading or inaccurate statements, or covers up or conceals information. It is intended to ensure the Department of Justice is truthful and forthright with ongoing Congressional investigations of "Operation Fast and Furious." (Also known as the Chaffetz/Gosar/Farenthold "Fast and Furious" Amendment, this provision passed by a vote of 381-41.)
  

Southwest Border Rifle Registration. Prohibits the use of federal funds to carry out the BATFE’s requirement that firearm dealers in the four southwestern border states file "multiple sales" reports on individuals who buy more than one detachable-magazine semi-automatic rifle of greater than .22 caliber in a five-day period. (Also known as the Rehberg/Boren Amendment, this provision passed in committee by a vote of 30-19, despite a threatened veto by President Obama.)

Security Officer's are to boycott Metra during Summit : Metra Violates 2nd Amendment and Illinois State laws that allow Security Officer's to carry to and from work

Below is a list of what Metra says you can and can not do during the NATO Summit. This is not Marshall law you can not tell security officer's they can not carry a firearm aboard the train. Metra this in violation of 55ILCS 5/ 4 and a complete violation of the 2nd Amendment rights. Are you prepaired to pay all those officer's for time off because your the only way they can go back and forth to work. I see lots of Metra Cops being arrested by Security officer's because they enforced this rule it is not a law. I also see the NRA fileing suit against metra.
 NATO Summit

Most Metra riders will not see service changes as a result of the NATO Summit on May 19-21, even most riders of the Metra Electric Line, which passes under the summit facility at McCormick Place.
Overview
Metra plans to operate regular service on 10 of its 11 lines. For the Metra Electric Line, most trains will operate, although some stations and the Blue Island branch line will be closed for all or part of the summit. Those closings are detailed below.
Riders of all lines may be subject to screening and baggage checks, with more extensive screening on the Metra Electric Line. Passengers on all lines will be prohibited from carrying many items onboard trains and will face other security restrictions outlined below.
Metra’s NATO plans could change, and riders are urged to go to Metra’s website for the latest information as the summit date approaches. Metra also will send emailed alerts to all riders who have signed up to receive them. We encourage riders to request alerts by creating a “My Metra” account on the website.
Metra is also providing several passenger tools, available on the Metra website, to assist passengers in planning transportation throughout the NATO Summit.
Metra Service on the Electric Line
Because the Metra Electric Line passes under McCormick Place, passengers will be subject to more extensive screening and baggage checks. Riders are advised to arrive at their departing station about 15 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for the boarding process. Metra Electric passengers should also note that some station entrances may be closed.
Plans for service on the Metra Electric Line vary by the day as follows. On all three days, the South Water Street entrance to Millennium will be closed.
Saturday, May 19: Operate normal inbound and outbound service on main line and both branches and make all station stops with the exception of 47th Street (Kenwood), 27th Street, McCormick Place, 18th Street and 11th Street/Museum Campus.
Sunday, May 20: Operate normal inbound and outbound service on main line and South Chicago branch and make all station stops with the exception of 47th Street (Kenwood), 27th Street, McCormick Place, 18th Street and 11th Street/Museum Campus. (The Blue Island branch does not operate on Sundays)
Monday, May 21:
Inbound trains: Operate all trains (except Blue Island trains) scheduled to arrive downtown until noon, with the following stations closed:

• On the main line, trains will not stop at 111th Street (Pullman), 107th Street, 103rd Street (Rosemoor), 95th Street (Chicago State University), 91st Street (Chesterfield), 87th Street (Woodruff), 83rd Street (Avalon Park), 79th Street (Chatham), 75th Street (Grand Crossing), 63rd Street, 47th Street (Kenwood), 27th Street, McCormick Place, 18th Street and Museum Campus/11th Street.
• On the South Chicago branch, trains will not stop at 87th Street, Cheltenham (79th Street), Windsor Park and Bryn Mawr.
• Trains will not operate on the Blue Island branch.

Inbound main line trains scheduled to arrive at Millennium between 12:57 p.m. and 6:46 p.m. will not operate.
Outbound trains: Operate normal service all day, except at closed stations and on Blue Island branch.
The Metra Electric main line serves about 14,000 riders on weekdays, 2,500 riders on Saturdays and about 1,800 riders on Sundays. The South Chicago branch carries about 2,800 riders on weekdays, 1,100 riders on Saturdays and 450 riders on Sundays. The Blue Island branch carries about 1,300 riders on weekdays, 325 riders on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays.
Metra has compiled a list of alternate transportation for riders of each closed station. That list accompanies this press release.
Safety measures affecting passengers during the summit
Metra has implemented a wide range of safety measures during the NATO Summit. Passengers may see an increased law enforcement presence and K-9 units.
In addition, the following safety measures apply to riders of all Metra lines during the three days (May 19, 20 and 21) of the summit:

1. Riders may be subject to search and/or screening before boarding or while en route.
2. Riders may carry only one bag not exceeding 15 inches square and 4 inches deep. Boxes, parcels, luggage, backpacks and bicycles will not be allowed on trains. Banned items cannot be stored at Metra stations. They must be removed or they will be disposed of.
3. Riders may not carry any food on the trains. Liquids and personal effects (such as makeup) must be less than three ounces in size. This includes coffee and other beverages. Breast milk can be carried but is subject to inspection and should be declared during any screening.
4. Riders may not carry any type of tools, pipes, stakes, wood or weapons, including pocket knives and pepper spray, on the trains.
5. Law enforcement personnel must identify themselves and present their credentials and any weapons. Security guards will not be allowed to carry any weapons onboard.

Failure to comply with these safety measures or instructions from law enforcement personnel, or attempted avoidance of screening, will result in ejection from the station or further police action.
Communicating with passengers
Metra has developed a comprehensive communications strategy to ensure passengers have the most complete and up-to-date information on Metra service prior to and during the NATO Summit.
Metra passengers are encouraged to sign-up for a “My Metra” account through the Metra website at www.metrarail.com to receive the most current information from Metra via email.
Other media and passenger communication includes:

1. This press release and associated press conference to inform the media about Metra’s plans during the NATO Summit.
2. An updated homepage on our website with one-click access from the main screen to all of the information and passenger tools developed by Metra for this event.
3. A link in the “Good to Know” sidebar on the Metra homepage also providing one-click access to information and passenger tools developed by Metra.
4. Two versions of maps showing stops along the Metra Electric Line that will be affected during the NATO Summit. These maps are available in the PDF format for easy viewing and printing.
5. A passenger checklist that can be printed and used as a take-along reminder of safety measures and restrictions during the NATO Summit. The checklist is available online in PDF format and will be posted at affected stations starting next week and throughout the NATO Summit.
6. A revised schedule for the Metra Electric Line for each day of the NATO Summit. These schedules are available online in PDF format and will be posted at affected stations starting next week and throughout the NATO Summit.
7. A list of transportation alternatives or transportation resources for affected passengers. This list is available online in PDF format and will be posted at affected stations starting next week and throughout the NATO Summit.
8. An article in the upcoming issue of our On the Bi-Level newsletter outlining Metra plans and reminding passengers to visit our website for additional information.
9. Metra will be sending email communications to “My Metra” accounts and our email marketing list.
10. Metra will utilize our Twitter accounts to advise passengers about NATO Summit Travel information on our website.
11. Passengers will also see and hear onboard messaging directing passengers to NATO Summit information available via “My Metra” and online at Metra’s website prior to and throughout the NATO Summit.
12. Metra is also alerting its passengers with station signage, station announcements and visual information displays.

Metra understands that these changes are inconvenient for many and we apologize. We have made our best efforts to minimize service disruptions and ensure the safety of our passengers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented event.

And now the headaches begin the weekend before Nato week long the protester's gear up to get arrested

Occupy Chicago will join with fellow demonstrators in the large formal marches planned for next weekend's NATO summit but also plan their own protests, including one aimed at Boeing Co., organizers say.

Occupy joined with other protest leaders to outline 10 days of "direct action," starting with free bus rides from other cities, participation in a series of rallies and protest, culminating in a march downtown by thousands of locals and visitors that Sunday, May 20.

The effort brings together a range of disparate groups: nurses, veterans, Occupy protesters, and mental health advocates. Their common message is that tax dollars for the military and weapons should instead be spent on social needs like schools, health and housing.

The May 20 march will feature Iraq Veterans Against the War who will give up their service medals to demand NATO's immediate withdrawal from the war in Afghanistan, organizer Aaron Hughes said Thursday.

City plans for the summit, on May 20 and 21, call for numerous restrictions on parking and closings of roads and downtown museums, to deal with both visiting dignitaries and protesters.

But Zoe Sigman, of Occupy Chicago, said the group would proceed without regard for city permits and aimed to "shut down" Boeing's main office May 21, a Monday.

"Boeing is a corporate war criminal that profits off violence on a massive scale," she said. "They're receiving huge tax cuts from the city of Chicago while they're making money off of death and war."

John Dern, a spokesman for Boeing, said the company was assessing the situation and completing its plans, and would protect its people and property. He said a nearly 10-foot fence put up around the property Saturday was coincidental, for work to replace the plaza that will last through November.

In response to the protesters' accusations, Dern said, "We're proud to do our part to support the men and women of our military who are protecting our country."

Protesters and police both said they would remain peaceful, as they did at May Day protests last week.

"We are committed to ensuring the public safety of our residents, visitors and those who wish to exercise their First Amendment rights," police spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said.

Protest organizers also plan to hold workshops on activism this weekend at Occupy Chicago headquarters, 500 W. Cermak Road.

Two protests are also planned for Federal Plaza, on Tuesday and next Friday, May 19.

More proof the state is corrupt: Former IDOT exec improperly got NASCAR passes, investigators say

The former head of traffic safety for the Illinois Department of Transportation violated state ethics rules by using his position to obtain several free passes to NASCAR events then lied to cover it up, according to a report investigators released Thursday.

The Office of Executive Inspector General recommended that Michael Stout be fired for requesting the passes from a consulting firm that received grants from IDOT to promote safety.

Stout resigned in December while agency officials were reviewing the findings.

According to the report, the consulting firm organizes booths at the annual NASCAR events at the Chicagoland Speedway. IDOT employees distribute information about the importance of seat belt use and how to prevent impaired driving.

As part of this effort, Stout asked the firm to provide him with special passes to events in 2009 and 2010 that would provide access to the track, pit land and garage area.

He told the firm he was requesting the passes for IDOT employees in order to meet with NASCAR drivers and Speedway executives and to conduct public relations work on behalf of the state.

But investigators found that several people who received passes did not work for the state.

Stout acknowledged he acted “dishonestly” to get passes for acquaintances or former state employees.

But Stout said he asked attendees to wear IDOT T-shirts in order to create a “presence” for the agency, arguing that constituted official business.

Stout said transportation agency officials had approved of him conducting business at NASCAR races, though they told investigators that they did not give Stout permission to ask for special passes, saying it would be “improper.”

Investigators said Stout committed official misconduct by requesting the passes and providing them to people who were not IDOT employees and were not conducting businesses on behalf of the state.

Stout argued that he was allowed to give the passes to non-employees because they did not cost the state anything, an idea ethics officers rejected.

“Mr. Stout used the influence of his position to obtain the social benefits of gift-giving,” the report states. “Plainly said, Mr. Stout sought to look like a ‘big shot.’ ”

Ethics officers recommended that Stout should be fired because of the serious nature of his actions, his attempts to lie about what happened and previously disciplinary action.

They passed their suggestion along to IDOT officials on Nov. 7, 2011.

The agency asked for more time to review the report on Nov. 22. Stout submitted his resignation on Dec. 12.

Stout had worked for the department since 2003. Records show he made more than $114,000 a year.

In his response to investigators, Stout said he disagreed with their findings and had evidence that pleads his case.

But Stout said he would not release the information because it would “expose state employees and citizens un-necessarily.”

He attached his final performance evaluation, which was made just before he left state government.

Supervisors said Stout “exceeded expectations” and helped Illinois’ traffic safety program become a model for the rest of the nation.

“I can say with confidence that I left the Division of Traffic Safety in a far better condition than when I found it over seven years ago,” Stout wrote. “I will always cherish many of the friendships built over the past seven years. The time to move on has passed.”

Fucking drunk slams in Chicago Police Hope the Officer is Good

The driver of a Lexus was cited for DUI after colliding with a marked squad car in the South Loop Friday morning.

The police car was headed north on Clark Street and collided with the white 2005 Lexus at 18th Street about 1:30 a.m., police said. The intersection is about one block west of the Central District police station.

No one was injured.

Junior Hernandez, 37, of the 3200 block of West Washington Street, was cited for driving under the influence and failure to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn, police said.