Rate Hiking Electric Company President Gives Maximum Contribution to Jack Franks

And here they are: $5,400 Anne Pramaggiore, CEO & President, Barrington $1,000 – Illinois State AFL-CIO, Springfield Not mentioned is Anne Pramaggiore’ company. It’s the electric power company, Exelon. Exelon owns Commonwealth Edison, for whom Jack Franks cast a vote … Continue reading

Public Employee Unions’ Response to Quinn’s Pension Proposal

And here’s the public unions’ response: We Are One Illinois statement on Quinn news conference Responding to Gov. Pat Quinn’s news conference on pensions held Friday, April 20, Illinois AFL-CIO president Michael Carrigan issued this statement for the We Are … Continue reading

Special Interests for Jack Franks Mainly Unions, but “Sheriff of McHenry County” on List

The invitation is out for State Rep. Jack Franks October fund raiser. That’s the one where he solicited all over McHenry County and beyond building a political base for his anticipated run for the United States Congress in 2012. As … Continue reading

Unions Endorse Democratic Party Candidate for Congress Against Don Manzullo

16th congressional district Democratic Party candidate Robert Abboud has sent out a press release announcing the Illinois AFL-CIO endorsement of his candidacy against incumbent Congressman Don Manzullo. ILLINOIS AFL-CIO ENDORSES ROBERT ABBOUD FOR CONGRESS IN THE 16TH DISTRICT Barrington Hills, … Continue reading

Unions Endorse Democratic Party Candidate for Congress Against Don Manzullo

16th congressional district Democratic Party candidate Robert Abboud has sent out a press release announcing the Illinois AFL-CIO endorsement of his candidacy against incumbent Congressman Don Manzullo. ILLINOIS AFL-CIO ENDORSES ROBERT ABBOUD FOR CONGRESS IN THE 16TH DISTRICT Barrington Hills, … Continue reading