2010 Family PAC Cruise – Part 2

Yesterday, I started telling you about my annual Family PAC cruise. I ended that installment before we boarded the boat. Before walking up the gangplank, I got a couple more politicians’ photos. Next was Randy Hultgren. I met Rich Morthland … Continue reading

Family PAC Chicago River Cruise Features Conservative Politicians, Activists – Part 5

This is the sixth article McHenry County Blog has published about Paul Caprio’s August Family PAC cruise. In the first, U.S. Senator and Dr. Tom Coburn’s take on the health care debate. Coburn was on the Senate committee considering the … Continue reading

Bear Steans’ Nick Hurtgen Pleads Guilty

One of former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson’s “Wunderkinds” has plead guilty to federal charges concerning the Edwards Hospital Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board scandal. Nicholas Hurtgen, who at the time was Managing Director of the Chicago office of Bear Stearns, … Continue reading

Carol Marin Notes Illinois GOP Transition

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin notes the replacement of Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander by former Washington-based Assistant U.S. Attorney Pat Brady, a resident of St. Charles. She explains Kjellander’s and his fellow Springfielder Bill Cellini’s connection to the Tony … Continue reading

Carol Marin Notes Illinois GOP Transition

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin notes the replacement of Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander by former Washington-based Assistant U.S. Attorney Pat Brady, a resident of St. Charles. She explains Kjellander’s and his fellow Springfielder Bill Cellini’s connection to the Tony … Continue reading

Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander Urges Later Primary Date to Avoid "Choas"

Saying there would be “choas” otherwise, outgoing Illinois Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander spoke on behalf of punishing states other than Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina that held primary elections before March. Kjellander advocacy comes after Illinois Democrats moved … Continue reading

Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander Urges Later Primary Date to Avoid "Choas"

Saying there would be “choas” otherwise, outgoing Illinois Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander spoke on behalf of punishing states other than Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina that held primary elections before March. Kjellander advocacy comes after Illinois Democrats moved … Continue reading

Republicans Elect Pat Brady to Replace Bob Kjellander as Illinois Republican National Committeeman

“I pledge to you that reform of the position of Republican National Committeeman of the great State of Illinois starts today,” said Kane County’s Pat Brady to Illinois Republican Party Convention delegates in Decatur Saturday. “I know a lot about … Continue reading

Republicans Elect Pat Brady to Replace Bob Kjellander as Illinois Republican National Committeeman

“I pledge to you that reform of the position of Republican National Committeeman of the great State of Illinois starts today,” said Kane County’s Pat Brady to Illinois Republican Party Convention delegates in Decatur Saturday. “I know a lot about … Continue reading

Kass Again Focuses on Cellini and Marchese

Last May, Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass focused on two of the principals who won the contract from Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley and his city council for the Route 14/Vulcan Lakes TIF contract: Bill Cellini andMichael Marchese Sunday, he … Continue reading

Kass Again Focuses on Cellini and Marchese

Last May, Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass focused on two of the principals who won the contract from Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley and his city council for the Route 14/Vulcan Lakes TIF contract: Bill Cellini andMichael Marchese Sunday, he … Continue reading

Ken Arnold Demands GOP Primary Opponent Steve Greenberg to Return Kjellander Cash

Ken Arnold, 8th congressional aspirant to run against Melissa Bean, has issued a press release demanding Steve Greenberg, his GOP opponent to return a $1,0000 donation from Illinois Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander. In the accompanying email, Arnold says, “I … Continue reading

Ken Arnold Demands GOP Primary Opponent Steve Greenberg to Return Kjellander Cash

Ken Arnold, 8th congressional aspirant to run against Melissa Bean, has issued a press release demanding Steve Greenberg, his GOP opponent to return a $1,0000 donation from Illinois Republican National Committeeman Bob Kjellander. In the accompanying email, Arnold says, “I … Continue reading

Kjellander Cruises with Caprio’s Family PAC

It’s probably because Bob Kjellander and Paul Caprio go back to Young Republican days. That’s where I first met Caprio. I was talking the National Republican Party folks about a mock convention manual I had written, based on my experience … Continue reading

Kjellander Cruises with Caprio’s Family PAC

It’s probably because Bob Kjellander and Paul Caprio go back to Young Republican days. That’s where I first met Caprio. I was talking the National Republican Party folks about a mock convention manual I had written, based on my experience … Continue reading

Patrick Fitzgerald Does Not Appear Headed for Reappointment in Mitt Romney Presidency

I wasn’t taking notes during the Republican presidential debate on MS-NBC last night, but it surely appears to me that Patrick Fitzgerald will not be reappointed Chicago’s U.S. Attorney, if Mitt Romney is elected president. Fitzgerald’s name was not mentioned, … Continue reading