That is here in the room and our teleworking reporters and those who are joining us on television, radio or on streaming service. I want to thank again the reporters and the press who are working so hard to cover the vital stories of this pandemic. More than ever, people need clear, factual information to rely upon. In particular i want to thank the Illinois Broadcasters Association and tv and radio stations all across the state who are joining forces today to combat hunger and food bank shortages during this crisis. One of our hardest working Agency Directors during this crisis is department of Human Services secretary grace. She is here today to talk about the essential role of the Philanthropic Community and our response to covid19 and in maintaining the continuity of Human Services. Im also incredibly glad to have with us to be one of the most nations formidable voices for vulnerable people, families and children who works hard for us every single day representing the state of illi
Illinois governor gave an update on the States Coronavirus pandemic. He was joined by his sister former commerce secretary who spoke about efforts to raise money in her capacity as chair of the illinois covid19 relief fund. We will also hear from senator richard durbin. Good afternoon to everybody who is here in the room and our teleworking reporters and those joining us on television, radio or streaming service. I want to thank again the reporters and press working so hard to cover the vital stories of this pandemic. More than ever, people need clear, factual information to rely upon. I want to thank the Illinois Broadcasters Association and tv and radio stations all across the state that are joining forces today to come back hunger and shortages during this crisis. One of our hardest working Agency Directors during this crisis is department of Human Services secretary. Secretary is here to talk about the essential role in our response to covid19. And maintaining the continuity of Hum
Man who made threats. He said he wanted to kill 500 not three in a reference to the number of People Killed in the gilroy shooting. He faces charges of violating a restraining order. The threats were unlawful and unacceptable and will not be tolerated. A police union raffle has come under fire. The winning prize was a semiautomatic rifle. The leaders of the union says the intend was legitimate but they have canceled the raffle. The timing is horrible and once we realized it we had to act. The poa president paul kelly doing a public mea culpa after a severe backlash to a raffle. An ad offering the chance to win this 9millimeter semiautomatic rifle if a raffle is purchased for 20. By video call the judge a former San Jose Police independent auditor said it sent shock waves through the city and beyond commonning on the heels of the mass shooting in gilroy. Suspect legan used an all style weapon to kill three. It flies in the face of everything that the Community Stands for. The union said
He thought what he said was pretty benign but he slammed the state for the number of homeless people. Its a disgrace to our country. Its a shame. The world is looking at it. Look at los angeles with the tents and the horrible, horrible, disgusting conditions. Look at San Francisco. Look at some of your other cities. President trump also blamed democrats for crime in the nations largest cities saying quote no one has paid a higher price for the homeless agenda than americans living in the inner cities. And he called billions sent to california wasted money. The United States includes all states. It includes every city in those states and within those cities, some accountability and responsibility, leadership. So youve got to critique, offer some counsel and solutions. The governor went on to say that if the Trump Administration has advice and solutions they should provide resources and support. Be waiting for president s calls. The mayors of San Francisco and los angeles and other citie
All you watching us here in the United States, canada, and around the world. Im Kim Brunhuber. This is cnn newsroom. President biden is calling on israel to consider other ways to deal with hamas as conditions in gaza grow more dire. Israel is scaling up its Military Action in lebanon with deadly strikes. Will look at what Israels Defense Forces say they are targeting. Plus both us president ial front runners campaigned in georgia today, laying out their swingstate its strategies as they worked to turn undecided voters heads live from atlanta. This is cnn and then newsroom with Kim Brunhuber resin biden is still hoping to beat the clock and reach a ceasefire deal in gaza before ramadan diplomats are becoming skeptical, it can be done by the start of the muslim holiday to night, which was their goal. But an interview released on Saturday Biden said an agreement is still possible areas i want to see a ceasefire and im starting with a major Major Exchange of prisoners for a sixweek period