Reapportionment Hearing in Marengo

Jack Franks brought colleagues to his home town of Marengo Saturday to the hard-to-find new Marengo High School for a reapportionment hearing whose process will be completely controlled by Democrats in the General Assembly and Governor’s Mansion. To reach the … Continue reading

GOP Lt. Gov. Candidate Brad Cole Hits the Mailbox First

Even before Rockford-area State Rep. Dave Winters announced he was running for lieutenant governor in the Republican primary, Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole had put a post card in all Republican precinct committeeman’s mail boxes. Emphasizing his web site, TEAMBRAD.com, on … Continue reading

Rockford Area State Rep. Dave Winters To Announce for Lt. Governor

The following press release came today. Winters was elected to the General Assembly in 1994. He reports having $11,713.65 in his campaign account. State Rep. Dave Winters Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor Rockford, IL (July 20, 2009) – After six … Continue reading

Jack Franks Succeeds in Getting Inadequate Gubernatorial Recall Referendum though Illinois House

State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) presented a constitutional amendment to allow the recall of a future Illinois governor. It didn’t include the other statewide elected officials. It didn’t include legislators. It didn’t include judges. It didn’t include local officials like … Continue reading

Winnebago County Moves Forward on Personal Protection Gun Proposal

Channel 39, Fox TV in Rockford, has this story about a public hearing on Winnebago County Board member Randy Olson’s proposal to have the county sheriff deputize citizens so they can use handguns to protect themselves. 175 people packed the … Continue reading

Winnebago County Moves Forward on Personal Protection Gun Proposal

Channel 39, Fox TV in Rockford, has this story about a public hearing on Winnebago County Board member Randy Olson’s proposal to have the county sheriff deputize citizens so they can use handguns to protect themselves. 175 people packed the … Continue reading

Primary Opponent Pressures Schmitz On CTA Tax Hike

With the filing deadline for state legislator being Monday afternoon, most potentially vulnerable incumbents will probably think they vote for a CTA/RTA bailout or tax hike with impunity. After all, no one can get 1,000 signatures after the vote and … Continue reading

Primary Opponent Pressures Schmitz On CTA Tax Hike

With the filing deadline for state legislator being Monday afternoon, most potentially vulnerable incumbents will probably think they vote for a CTA/RTA bailout or tax hike with impunity. After all, no one can get 1,000 signatures after the vote and … Continue reading