712,813 – Size of New Illinois Congressional Districts – Where the People Came From

Did you know that each congressional district but two in Illinois have 712,813 people? The other two have 712,812. So, as far as making them of equal size, Illinois Democrats did a superb job. Although the ethnic concentration requirements, which … Continue reading

Schaumburg Democrat Calls for Eliminating Joe Walsh’s 8th Congressional District

In the Elgin House Reapportionment Committee hearing on April 28 , 2011, a member of the Schaumburg Area Democratic Organization called for the elimination of the 8th Congressional District. Roger Bianco thinks this would result in “a more representative form … Continue reading

Bean Votes Liberal, Liberal and Liberal and Daily Herald Endorses Her

This should be no surprise if you follow politics and know how liberal the Daily Herald’s current editors are. But the rationalization for the Daily Herald endorsing Democrat Melissa Bean is a whopper. Here it is: Bean “is unafraid to … Continue reading

New York Times Statistician Sets Odds on Illinois Congressional Districts, Sees Two District Pickup for GOP

Here’s a map with a link to all 435 congressional districts. Click on a district and you will see what odds statistician Nate Silver gives each candidate for victory. Let’s look at those in Northern and Central Illinois. McHenry County … Continue reading

McHenry County Constituent Meetings for Manzullo Friday

16th District Congressman Don Manzullo is coming to town Friday and invites constituents and others to public meetings. Perhaps Congresswoman Melissa Bean will hold similar meetings. Perhaps not. She hasn’t held an open meeting in McHenry County since before last … Continue reading

Illinois Civil Justice League Gives Senator Chris Lauzen Award

The following press release has been received from the campaign of 10th congressional candidate Chris Lauzen. Lauzen is seeking to succeed Denny Hastert. Illinois Civil Justice League Names Senator Chris Lauzen a “Friend of Fairness” Chicago-The Illinois Justice League (ICJL), … Continue reading

Illinois Civil Justice League Gives Senator Chris Lauzen Award

The following press release has been received from the campaign of 10th congressional candidate Chris Lauzen. Lauzen is seeking to succeed Denny Hastert. Illinois Civil Justice League Names Senator Chris Lauzen a “Friend of Fairness” Chicago-The Illinois Justice League (ICJL), … Continue reading