New March 30th Law May Prohibit Dee Beaubien from Running for State Representative against Dave McSweeney

For years, the Illinois General Assembly has been trying to limit the people who could challenge incumbents. No more write-in votes for people unless they register with the County Clerk sixty days ahead of time. Even if someone does register, … Continue reading

Don Harmon’s Idea of Reform for the Freedom of Information Act with Roll Calls

  Since many, many state legislators have held local public office first, I guess people shouldn’t be surprised when they forget that they are representing people in Springfield, not cities, villages, school districts, etc.   When the Northwest Municipal League … Continue reading

NTU of Illinois Takes on 25 Year Pensions for Auto Mechanics and Body Guys, Tollway Employees, Sign Hangers, Auto Attendants and Even Messengers

In the “Are You Nuts?” category is legislative language proposed by Oak Park State Senator Don Harmon, plus Mattie Hunter, Donne E. Trotter, James A. DeLeo, Iris Y. Martinez, Michael Noland, M. Maggie Crotty, Kirk W. Dillard, Jacqueline Y. Collins … Continue reading

NTU of Illinois Takes on 25 Year Pensions for Auto Mechanics and Body Guys, Tollway Employees, Sign Hangers, Auto Attendants and Even Messengers

In the “Are You Nuts?” category is legislative language proposed by Oak Park State Senator Don Harmon, plus Mattie Hunter, Donne E. Trotter, James A. DeLeo, Iris Y. Martinez, Michael Noland, M. Maggie Crotty, Kirk W. Dillard, Jacqueline Y. Collins … Continue reading