Lecturing on Ethical Behavior in Illinois – Part 1

Most of us would start chuckling or laughing if someone told us a current Illinois politician was lecturing people about ethics. Illinois is synonymous with corruption.  On average a Chicago alderman gets convicted about every year (literally). So while there … Continue reading

Blagojevich’s Former Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Charges Concerning Appointment of or Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate Replacement; Blow by Blow Account

John Harris, former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s chief of staff, has plead guilty to “participating in a scheme to commit wire fraud, including through the deprivation of honest services.” Harris admits that “from approximately October 2008 to on or about December … Continue reading

U.S. Attorney’s Press Release on Former Gov. Rod and Brother Rob Blagojevich’s, John Harris’, Alonzo Monk’s, Chris Kelly’s and Bill Cellini’s Indictme

Here’s what folks have been waiting for all day. The “Year of a Million Dreams” is over for the governor and his family. Former Governor Rod Blagojevich and his family have reported checked out of their hotel at Disney World. … Continue reading

Republicans Miss Opportunity to Take Lead in Fight Against Corruption…Again

What can you say about Illinois House Republicans that none have filed an impeachment resolution against Governor Rod Blagojevich? Yes, I’ve heard the argument from both Republican state senators and representatives that this is a Democratic Party problem and the … Continue reading

Republicans Miss Opportunity to Take Lead in Fight Against Corruption…Again

What can you say about Illinois House Republicans that none have filed an impeachment resolution against Governor Rod Blagojevich? Yes, I’ve heard the argument from both Republican state senators and representatives that this is a Democratic Party problem and the … Continue reading

What Ever Happened to Patti Blagojevich’s Plan to Plant Wildflowers Along Interstates?

Back in August 2003, when the Rod Blagojevich administration was fresh and unspoiled (as far as we knew), wife Patti announced a plan to plant prairie flowers along our interstate highways. From the map I found, the vision has been … Continue reading

What Ever Happened to Patti Blagojevich’s Plan to Plant Wildflowers Along Interstates?

Back in August 2003, when the Rod Blagojevich administration was fresh and unspoiled (as far as we knew), wife Patti announced a plan to plant prairie flowers along our interstate highways. From the map I found, the vision has been … Continue reading