Yesterday we looked at death rate comparisons for Medicare patients for heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia at Barrington’s, McHenry’s and Woodstock’s hospitals. Today, we look at readmission rates for those three problems. For heart attacks the Barrington, McHenry and … Continue reading
One of the data sets issued by Medicare cuts to the chase. It’s about mortality. Death rates to the rest of us. When I was managing state employee benefits (my consolation prize after running against Roland Burris for State Comptroller … Continue reading
The Federal government has released data showing the use of medical imaging for hospitals across the country. The data base allows the comparison of three hospitals on one page, so I selected Barrington’s, McHenry’s and Woodstock’s. Taking a look at … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting web site that allows viewers to compare three hospitals. I took the three who serve most McHenry County patients, Advocate Good Shepherd, Centegra McHenry and Centegra Woodstock. Look at what patients filling out questionnaires said about each: … Continue reading
8th District Republican congressional candidate Joe Walsh held another health care forum on May 4th. That was shortly after Fox News took a swipe at him. It does not look as if the negative piece on Fox affected attendance too … Continue reading
16th District Congressman Don Manzullo’s press release speaks for itself: Manzullo Responds to Canadian National Railway’s Vast Reporting Discrepancyon EJ&E Delays [BARRINGTON] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) today issued the following statement responding to a Surface Transportation Board report that states … Continue reading
Imagine my surprise as I was reading the Chicago Sun-Times today and I recognized a face featured in the What’s in it for you? Articles about the health care reform bill. Take a look at the head shot of Barrington … Continue reading
I’ve reached the conclusion that U.S. Representative Melissa Bean’s 8th congressional district seat can be “had.” The latest to concur is Barrington-born Joe Walsh. In the press release below, he announces the launch of an exploratory committee. Joe Walsh Launches … Continue reading
Here are photos that Drew Veeneman took Sunday at the Young Republicans regional candidates’ day in Barrington. Adam Andrzejewski, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. Andrzejewski prospered in the private sector. His web site touts “Adam for Illinois.” Bob … Continue reading
Below are mentions of Barrington, Illinois, in the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to allow Canadian National to buy the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. While Barrington is not in McHenry County, lots of folks use Route 14 to commute to … Continue reading
Below are mentions of Barrington, Illinois, in the Surface Transportation Board’s decision to allow Canadian National to buy the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. While Barrington is not in McHenry County, lots of folks use Route 14 to commute to … Continue reading
Here is the press release from 16th congressional district United States Representative Don Manzullo to the Federal Surface Transportation Board’s approval of the the Canadian National’s purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway: Manzullo Reacts to STB’s Decision to … Continue reading
The Federal Surface Transportation Board has decided that the Canadian National Railway can purchase the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway on January 24th. During the next 30 days, aggrieved parties can ask for reconsideration of the unanimous decision based on … Continue reading
Here is the press release from 16th congressional district United States Representative Don Manzullo to the Federal Surface Transportation Board’s approval of the the Canadian National’s purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway: Manzullo Reacts to STB’s Decision to … Continue reading
The Federal Surface Transportation Board has decided that the Canadian National Railway can purchase the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway on January 24th. During the next 30 days, aggrieved parties can ask for reconsideration of the unanimous decision based on … Continue reading
The efforts of Canadian National Railway to force federal regulators to grant it permission to take over the 198-mile Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad. The purchase of the circumferential route would allow CN to bypass Chicago congestion. It sought appellate … Continue reading
The efforts of Canadian National Railway to force federal regulators to grant it permission to take over the 198-mile Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad. The purchase of the circumferential route would allow CN to bypass Chicago congestion. It sought appellate … Continue reading
Crain’s Chicago Business reported on the “foul mood” of 8th Congressional District U.S. Representative Melissa Bean: “Rep. Melissa Bean was in a foul mood as she arrived in Denver Sunday for the Democratic National Convention. “The west suburban Democrat was … Continue reading
Crain’s Chicago Business reported on the “foul mood” of 8th Congressional District U.S. Representative Melissa Bean: “Rep. Melissa Bean was in a foul mood as she arrived in Denver Sunday for the Democratic National Convention. “The west suburban Democrat was … Continue reading
16th district Congressman Don Manzullo’s Democratic Party opponent is Barrington Hills Village President Robert Abboud. Being the village president of area which has the EJ&E running through it, Abboud has quite naturally been active in trying to stop the Canadian … Continue reading
