Discussing why Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seems to have pressured the owners of a Burger King in his ward to contribute money to Cook County Board Chairman Toni Preckwinkle’s campaign fund, Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass quoted former Assistant U.S. … Continue reading
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The December 19, 2018, Tribune column by John Kass calls Rod Blagojevich a “weasel.” One definition I found says a weasel is “a deceitful or treacherous person.” The Kass column would be of passing interest to McHenry County residents except … Continue reading
First Debate Gives Peek at Rauner’s Primary Challenger John Kass had harsh words for Governor Rauner in his review of the Tribune’s Governor Debate. “Rauner is a tough guy, a man who’s made hundreds of millions of dollars in business … Continue reading
Take a read of Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass’ piece today. The final lines are “And toast is toast. “Once it burns, it’s really no good to anyone. Just like a politician’s word.” … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune’s John Kass has an insightful column today entitled, Kneel before the Khan of Illinois, or suffer pain It’s about someone who really has the guts to stand up against House Speaker Mike Madigan, whom Kass dubs “the … Continue reading
Every month Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass devotes a column to the “Golden Moutza” of the month. Naturally, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert won in April, but a runner up was Hebron Village President John Jacobson. The text was “And … Continue reading
Illinois is not the place it used to be. In the past, people said, “If you can’t find a job in Chicago, you can’t find one anywhere.” With the better part of a half a century under Mike Madigan’s Democratic … Continue reading
John Kass had a column Friday in which he focused on Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson’s having used a mule to plow cotton fields in Louisiana. Wilson’s father did so, too. He was a share cropper. Kass pointed out that … Continue reading
John Kass was not writing specifically about Democrat Jack Franks, who has voted to keep Mike Madigan in office eight times, but the following (from his Sunday Chicago Tribune column) shoe fits: Any vote for a Democrat in the legislature … Continue reading
That’s the takeaway from Chicago Tribune John Kass’ Sunday column. He tells of how Chicago mayors keep a docile press by controlling access. Just something to keep in mind while reading newspapers or watching TV. … Continue reading
Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass has some fun today explaining how numerous Democratic Party State Representatives and candidates for State Rep. refused to tell him if they would vote for Mike Madigan for House Speaker. Among offices called was that … Continue reading
In Friday’s Chicago Tribune John Kass column, the Dee Beaubien (Ind.-Madigan) campaign was referenced. It was in a tongue-in-check piece about fines that should be levied against politicians. Consider the Chicken Tax: Aimed at former State Senator Barack Obama, who … Continue reading
That’s what I heard Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady say on WBBM radio the Monday after the State Convention in Tinley Park. I went searching for the exact words on Chicago News 780, but couldn’t find it. Even so, … Continue reading
In Friday’s Chicago Tribune column, John Kass wrote about Bill Cellini’s laugh. I sensed Kass believed that when Cellini laughed incriminated him. Read the piece and draw your own conclusion. And, if you want to hear Cellini’s laugh listen to … Continue reading
The Daily Herald asked the question, but won’t print the story. It took the Chicago Tribune’s John Kass to reveal that McHenry County State Rep. Jack Franks won’t answer the question. “What’s the question?” you ask impatiently. Jack Franks will … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog reported on Republican McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren’s involvement with Democrat State Representative Jack Franks’ fund raiser. Apparently the relationship is reciprocal. Over the transom, so to speak, comes the silent auction sign-up sheet below: It is … Continue reading
Looks like the two daily newspaper political columnists in Chicago may be in for a feud. I looked at Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin’s Sunday column first. You can tell from the title, Did pressure from the feds help kill Chris … Continue reading
Today Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass had a field day Wednesday suggesting Chicago-based TV shows for former Governor Rod Blagojevich. More clever, however, is one suggested by Northwest Herald cartoonist Wallace. He conceives of Dancing behind Bars He shows a … Continue reading
New Year’s Day I suggested that President-Elect Barack Obama should quietly pass the word to the U.S. Senate Democratic Party leaders that they should seat Roland Burris before his Inauguration. I figured that Black leaders would threaten demonstrations during the … Continue reading