A press release from Mike Webster, a candidate for the GOP nomination for Attorney General: Mike Webster Announces Bid for Illinois Attorney General (Hinsdale) Michael E. “Mike” Webster today announced his candidacy for Attorney General of the State of Illinois. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Lisa Madigan
With Lisa Madigan announcing that she will not run for Governor, the game of musical chairs for statewide office lost its appeal for many. Sheila Simon said she would run for Comptroller. Previously, she was posturing for Attorney General. Incumbent … Continue reading
A press release from GOP primary gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner: Bruce Rauner Statement on Lisa Madigan Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s decision to run for re-election instead of running for … Continue reading
A communication from the McHenry County Right to Carry Association: Concealed Carry Suspended another 30 days Attorney General Lisa Madigan has secured a 30 day extension from the US 7th Court of Appeals on their previous ruling. Gov. Quinn now … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney is on a roll. Yesterday he passed a bill stimulated by McHenry County College’s potential of borrowing over $40 million to almost double the size of the campus, plus build a health and fitness club that … Continue reading
Being State Representative must not be rewarding enough for Marengo Democrat Jack Franks. Four years ago at the end of June he convinced family and friends to transfer about a half a million to his campaign fund. That got him … Continue reading
After the Republican Party’s State Convention this summer I wrote an article entitled, Auditioning at the State GOP Convention to be Illinois’ Scott Walker It was about how Joe Walsh energized the crowd by trashing the way Democrat House Speaker … Continue reading
A press release from Jim Tobin’s Taxpayers United of America: No thanks, Lisa! A Madigan Christmas gift: 90% Toll-Tax Increase on January 1st!!! December 20, 2011: Judge Rita Novak, of the Cook County Circuit Court, granted Lisa Madigan’s motion to … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office: ATTORNEY GENERAL MADIGAN FILES IMMIGRATION FRAUD CASES Madigan Joins FTC Initiative in Combating Immigration Services Scams Chicago – Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed two lawsuits against Chicago area immigration servicers … Continue reading
When the Public Access Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled that the names of Firearm Owner’s Identification Card holders under the Freedom of Information Act, gun owners hit the roof. I admit to not knowing what the problem … Continue reading
With the backdrop of the appellate court having invalidated the law that imposed higher taxes on liquor and candy, plus the spreading of video gambling machines all over the state, State Rep. Dan Duffy made the following comments: I agree … Continue reading
By a vote of 60-57, sixty Democrats voted to raise Illinois income taxes by 67% Monday night. Assuming that Governor Pat Quinn signs the bill that House Speaker Mike Madigan muscled through the lower chamber, Madigan daughter Attorney General Lisa … Continue reading
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
So many ideas to share, so little time. When I heard that House Speaker Mike Madigan was proposing doing away with the office of lieutenant governor, my first thought was the he was setting up his daughter Lisa, now Attorney … Continue reading
With the recusal of Judge Michael Caldwell from the case resulting from GOP primary candidate Zane Seipler’s requesting a special prosecutor to look into the alleged use of taxpayer money and resources to advance the campaign of McHenry County Sheriff … Continue reading
With Lisa Madigan making the rational decision to stay in an office that will allow her to maximize her time with her young children, the discussion today in the Franks family is bound to have been What now? Being an … Continue reading
When Rod Blagojevich and the Democrats took total control of state government, Blagojevich claimed the deficit was $5 billion. That was after the election. I figured that was over a two-year period. He raised all kinds of fees, virtually asking … Continue reading
One of the proposals which has the greatest potential to break the logjam in Springfield is the one I campaigned on for governor in 2002: Term Limits for Legislative Leaders Needless to say, legislative leaders think this is horrible idea. … Continue reading
In a heartbeat is my belief. Pat Quinn’s management style has been described negatively. Micro-manager, etc. And how would he get to the United States Senate? If Roland Burris resigns, he could appoint himself. I would argue that his political … Continue reading
In a heartbeat is my belief. Pat Quinn’s management style has been described negatively. Micro-manager, etc. And how would he get to the United States Senate? If Roland Burris resigns, he could appoint himself. I would argue that his political … Continue reading