Turnout for Township Primaries Could Be Immense

When I heard that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s suggestion that the Illinois General Assembly hold a special election to replace President-Elect Barack Obama, I thought it was an interesting idea. Certainly, very few think Governor Rod “Let’s Make a Deal” … Continue reading

Turnout for Township Primaries Could Be Immense

When I heard that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s suggestion that the Illinois General Assembly hold a special election to replace President-Elect Barack Obama, I thought it was an interesting idea. Certainly, very few think Governor Rod “Let’s Make a Deal” … Continue reading

What If Protect Marriage Had Been on the Illinois Ballot?

Early on in the Protect Marriage Illinois advisory petition campaign the Illinois Republican Party was making supportive noises. There was even a link on the main page of the state GOP web site. But, as far as I know, no … Continue reading

What If Protect Marriage Had Been on the Illinois Ballot?

Early on in the Protect Marriage Illinois advisory petition campaign the Illinois Republican Party was making supportive noises. There was even a link on the main page of the state GOP web site. But, as far as I know, no … Continue reading

DuPage County Tax Hiker Bob Schillerstrom Chides Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna for Chiding Him about Being a Tax Hiker

The DuPage County Board Chairman sent me and my wife a letter complaining that Illinois Republican party Chairman Andy McKenna had broken Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment: “Thou shall not speak ill about another Republican.” As McHenry County Blog explained in … Continue reading

DuPage County Tax Hiker Bob Schillerstrom Chides Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna for Chiding Him about Being a Tax Hiker

The DuPage County Board Chairman sent me and my wife a letter complaining that Illinois Republican party Chairman Andy McKenna had broken Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment: “Thou shall not speak ill about another Republican.” As McHenry County Blog explained in … Continue reading

Family PAC’s Paul Caprio Praises Andy McKenna for Blasts at Jim Thompson Pardon and Robert Schillerstrom Tax Hike Pushes

A press release has been received from Family PAC commenting in on Decatur’s Republican Party Convention. I thought it might be of interest to you. Paul Caprio, Executive Director of Family-PAC, today commended State GOP Chairman, Andrew McKenna Jr., for … Continue reading

Family PAC’s Paul Caprio Praises Andy McKenna for Blasts at Jim Thompson Pardon and Robert Schillerstrom Tax Hike Pushes

A press release has been received from Family PAC commenting in on Decatur’s Republican Party Convention. I thought it might be of interest to you. Paul Caprio, Executive Director of Family-PAC, today commended State GOP Chairman, Andrew McKenna Jr., for … Continue reading

Part 3 – Notables at the Illinois Republican Convention

I haven’t mentioned how wet it was in Decatur last weekend for the Illinois Republican Party Convention. Since there were pans collecting water on the convention floor, it seems appropriate. It was pouring Saturday morning as delegates were arriving. The … Continue reading

Part 3 – Notables at the Illinois Republican Convention

I haven’t mentioned how wet it was in Decatur last weekend for the Illinois Republican Party Convention. Since there were pans collecting water on the convention floor, it seems appropriate. It was pouring Saturday morning as delegates were arriving. The … Continue reading

GOP Chairman Andy McKenna Lashes Jim Thompson and Bob Schillerstrom

A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading

GOP Chairman Andy McKenna Lashes Jim Thompson and Bob Schillerstrom

A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading

McCain Rallies Illinois Troops – 1

Not once, but twice late Friday afternoon Arizona’s United States Senator John McCain asked all of the veterans in the audience at DuPage County’s Odeum to stand. They did, the ones with McCain signs waving them. And, what did he … Continue reading

McCain Rallies Illinois Troops – 1

Not once, but twice late Friday afternoon Arizona’s United States Senator John McCain asked all of the veterans in the audience at DuPage County’s Odeum to stand. They did, the ones with McCain signs waving them. And, what did he … Continue reading

Family PAC Attack

So, what should Family PAC’s Paul Caprio do? Declare victory because his campaign to kill the RTA sales tax hike succeeded. House Speaker Mike Madigan has played medical examiner and pronounced it dead. Instead of raising sales taxes in the … Continue reading

Family PAC Attack

So, what should Family PAC’s Paul Caprio do? Declare victory because his campaign to kill the RTA sales tax hike succeeded. House Speaker Mike Madigan has played medical examiner and pronounced it dead. Instead of raising sales taxes in the … Continue reading