Common Core Education Standards and Assessments Discussed at Hultgren Seminar

At Congressman Randy Hultgren’s “Common Core Summit” there were three people critiquing the new educational standards adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education in 2010 and one in favor. The outspoken proponent was conservative think tank Fordham Institute Executive … Continue reading

Hultgren Brings in Washington & Springfield Advocates of Common Core Standards to Debate Conservative Opponents

Hultgren to Host Common Core Education Summit Educators & Community Leaders to Discuss National Standards on Wednesday at McHenry County College  Washington, D.C. — Congressman Randy Hultgren (IL-14) will host a Common Core Summittomorrow, August 28, to discuss the Common Core Standards (CCS), … Continue reading

New Group Schedules Health Fair & Forum at Algonquin’s St. Mary Margaret School Sat., Oct. 2nd

On Saturday October 2nd, 2010 Elemental Ministries, an evangelical ministry based in Northern Illinois, will be hosting a Free Health Fair at St. Margaret Mary Elementary School at 110 South Hubbard Algonquin Illinois from 10 am til 5  pm. There … Continue reading

Comments on the “Building to Nowhere”

Really. That’s what Bruno Behrend, Illinois Review calls the $3.5 million ($5million including interest) new administrative building that Grafton Township Trustees yearn for so badly in his comment on my article about the Thursday night Grafton Township Board meeting. You … Continue reading

Jack Franks Featured on WLS Radio Talk Show: "I’ve Never Worn a Wire"

I was doing some shopping and between stores happened onto Bruce DuMont’s “Beyond the Beltway” radio talk show on WLS-Radio last night. DuMont was talking about Governor Rod Blagojevich’s refusal to resign, which I predicted the Friday before last. I’ll … Continue reading

Jack Franks Featured on WLS Radio Talk Show: "I’ve Never Worn a Wire"

I was doing some shopping and between stores happened onto Bruce DuMont’s “Beyond the Beltway” radio talk show on WLS-Radio last night. DuMont was talking about Governor Rod Blagojevich’s refusal to resign, which I predicted the Friday before last. I’ll … Continue reading

Part 1 – Notables at the Illinois Republican State Convention

My wife and arrived in Decatur for the Republican State Convention later than we intended—about 6:30 Friday night. You know, I actually went thinking I might be able to vote like you see in national conventions. But, none of the … Continue reading

Part 1 – Notables at the Illinois Republican State Convention

My wife and arrived in Decatur for the Republican State Convention later than we intended—about 6:30 Friday night. You know, I actually went thinking I might be able to vote like you see in national conventions. But, none of the … Continue reading