*** Isabel’s Top Picks **** Rep. Fred Crespo | Did Illinois’ Speaker of the House normalize sexual harassment? The speaker’s failure to protect sexual harassment victims certainly requires transparency and answers. At best, his failure to adequately respond to sexual harassment complaints is the consequence of poor management and irresponsibility. […] Illinois State Police and Cook County asked for a delay in their response, which was initially due in June. And in a town once beset by council wars, Sanoica also can tout the endorsements of all seven city council members.