Looking at affordable housing statistics for yesterday’s story reminded me of a bill introduced by Eddie Kucharski back in the 1970’s to help veterans purchase their first home. He figured many would need help with their downpayment, so introduced a … Continue reading
The law is still on the books, but, as they say in the movies, the contents are on the cutting room floor. The bill was originally passed using money from the new 2 1/2% income tax by Governor Richard Ogilvie. … Continue reading
Credit my Google search for “Jack Franks” name for this story. I wrote how the Illinois Department of Aging, now in charge of the Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Property Tax Relief program, was cutting benefits in half. The cutback … Continue reading
That’s what Pat Quinn’s Department of Aging put in the Circuit Breaker forms being mailed out to seniors and the disabled. That’s what I learned in Sunday’s article by Daniel T. Zanoza of Republicans For Fair Media. Here’s the announcement … Continue reading
Yesterday, I took a look at what legislation State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) had managed to move toward passage. He has nine bills that will pass, if called for a vote. Today, let’s take a look at State Rep. … Continue reading
I got a letter dated March 3rd from my friend Rod Blagojevich Wednesday. The post mark says, “MAR 10 2008,” so he meant to get it to be sooner. Actually, it came addressed to Skinner Campaign Fund275 Meridian St.Crystal Lake, … Continue reading
I got a letter dated March 3rd from my friend Rod Blagojevich Wednesday. The post mark says, “MAR 10 2008,” so he meant to get it to be sooner. Actually, it came addressed to Skinner Campaign Fund275 Meridian St.Crystal Lake, … Continue reading
