Monthly Archives: April, 2021

Grizzlies grant Bulls their 3rd straight loss (Memphis, TN) - Coming into this matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Bulls have an opportunity to bounce back from two straight close losses in the 4th quarter. Memphis comes into this game on a two game losing streak as well.

Russell and Towns lead Wolves in win over Chicago (Minneapolis, MN) - Despite LaVine's 50 point performance, the Bulls lost in their last game on Friday against the Hawks. Defense was a factor in that, as they allowed Atlanta to score 120 points without some of their best players in action. In this matchup tonight against the Timberwolves, Chicago will have to improve on the defensive end.

Erik Sacks: Conspiracy Theorist, Urbana Alderman, and U of I Professor; Ticketed for Destroying City Property (Urbana, IL) – According to an article on CUPerspective.org, with ample supporting documentation, the now-appointed Alderman Erick Sacks was ticketed for the destruction of city property when he allegedly hired a contractor to remove asphalt on a newly paved alley behind his house.

Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Lied About Commenter, Stripped Public Of Right To Speak And Listen (Danville, IL) - During the April 6, 2021, Danville, Illinois City Council Meeting, Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr., started public comment by lying about Christopher Hansen, the person who submitted a public comment to be read at the meeting.

New York City Kills COVID Rule That Led to Repeated School Closings Despite No Evidence of Outbreaks (New York, NY) - New York City announced on Thursday an end to its rule that had led to thousands of public school closures despite little evidence of COVID-19 outbreaks. Schools will now only be closed if testing shows there is viral spread within a school.

An investigation by The Markup found that YouTube parent company Google blocks advertisers from using dozens of social and racial justice terms, including Black Lives Matter, to find YouTube videos and channels upon which to advertise.

Trae Young scores 42, leads Atlanta to comeback win against the Bulls (Atlanta, GA) - The Bulls have a chance to earn their longest winning streak of the season at 4 games, tonight against the Atlanta Hawks. Since the trade deadline, the Bulls rank 1st in assists at 29 per game and 3rd in assist percentage at 67.5%.

COOK COUNTY, IL — The Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program is offering a financial webinar from 9-10:30 a.m. April 14 to provide small business owners with finance tools as well as insight to the funds available through the American Rescue Plan.

U.S. Senate Candidate Allison Salinas and Her Campaign Sued for Fraud, Breach of Contract, and Violation of the Wage Payment and Collection Act (Pekin, IL) - Illinois Candidate for the United States Senate, Allison Salinas (R - Pekin), has been sued in Circuit Court, Fayette County, Illinois.

Bulls win 3rd straight, defeat the Raptors (Toronto, ON, CA) - After two victories against the Nets and Pacers, the Bulls look to extend their winning streak tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Like the Bulls, Toronto is fighting to be in the playoff play-in tournament, but they currently sit in 11th place two games behind Chicago.