Meanwhile. . .

Thom Hartman - A recent study of 100 US cities found that — between 1993 and 2017 — billions were spent to expand highway systems’ capacities by 42 percent, far faster than the cities were growing population-wise.  But instead of reducing congestion, traffic delays actually went up by 144 percent.

Illinois has effectively banned banning books, passing a law that mandates local libraries follow the American Library Association's rules if they wish to receive state funding.