NO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOR YOU.

That's been an ongoing battle in Illinois, with dictatorial governor J. B. Pritzker (D-Lake Geneva) continuing to forbid most high school sports (there has been a lot of coverage of cross country on the Rockford television stations lately, as that's the only sort of open field running permissible) and more than a few voters getting involved in class-action lawsuits to lift the ukases.  "Illinois is one of 10 states not playing all fall sports."

Is anybody surprised that there's a special exemption?

Prairie State Wire recently revealed that Pritzker’s daughter, Teddi "Theodora", 18, has been actively competing in equestrian events across the country throughout the lockdown. That's while her father has prohibited Illinois children from participating in most prep sports-- including football, volleyball, soccer and basketball -- until further notice.

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines for sports were developed and mandated by the Pritzker administration. Under those guidelines, athletes in so-called "low risk" sports, like equestrian, are allowed. But participating in out-of-state competitions is prohibited.

Prairie State Wire is an insurgent news service, so the governor, predictably, calls the story a "personal attack."  Meanwhile, Second City Cop might be getting his wish.  "When this picture of health and well being starts acting like the 'scam-demic' is a real thing, perhaps we'll believe it."  As of this morning, the governor will be issuing his diktats from his basement.  "An unidentified staff member of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration has tested positive for COVID-19, causing Pritzker and an unspecified number of his staff to self-isolate for 14 days."