This article was run first about two months ago, however, considering that Derrick Smith is about to be kicked out of the Illinois House, it seems appropriate to remind folks the last one to be forced from the floor. So … Continue reading
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So far I haven’t seen former State Rep. and Appellate Court Justice Peg Breslin’s name in any of the stories about the “alleged” bribe-taking State Rep. Derrick Smith. “The last Illinois House member expelled was in 1905, when representatives voted, … Continue reading
House Speaker Mike Madigan is reacting to dissatisfaction from Illinois citizens. On the day after California voters overwhelmingly (look at the graphs for the overwhelming nature–62% to 66%–of the results) rejected referendums to hike taxes, but more overwhelmingly (74%) approved … Continue reading