Adam Andrzejewski, founder and CEO of OpentheBooks.com has come up with an idea of how to send Congress a message on pork. Here is his email: While the nation was distracted by the political theater around immigration before the July … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pork
From State Rep. David McSweeney: I was shocked to see Senator Bill Brady’s recently filed SB 2216 [see more examples than listed below], which is described as “FY 18 Member Initiatives.” Special earmarks lead to wasteful spending and potentially corruption. I … Continue reading
From an article in the Huffington Post in an article by former Political Editor of the Daily Herald Marilyn Doubek, who is now Chief Operating Officer, Reboot Illinois: Here are a couple of State Rep. Jack Franks’ comments on pork … Continue reading
The Sunday before, the Tribune syndicated Dick Tracy comic strip’s current creators Joe Staton and Mike Curtis honored Dick Locher for his time as chief cartoonist. Locher has retired and been honored with a statue of Dick Tracy in his … Continue reading
Lakewood Village President Erin Smith sent out the following letter to her constituents in the fall village newsletter. FROM THE PRESIDENT As we bid a fond farewell to summer, it’s appropriate to review what was accomplished during the past three … Continue reading
A message from Lakewood Village President Erin Smith to her constituents: From the President Spring is nearly here, and it’s time to begin thinking about gardens and outdoor areas and spring sports, especially golf! Fortunately, our annexation of 565 acres … Continue reading
Summertime Blues 100 Projects to Give Taxpayers the Blues Today, United States Senators Tom Coburn and John McCain released “Summertime Blues,” a compilation of “100 Stimulus Projects that Give Taxpayers the Blues during the Summer of Recovery.” The introduction of … Continue reading
While his senior colleague United States Senate Dick Durbin ignored McHenry County in his requests for appropriations’ earmarks, Roland Burris did not. Here’s what Burris requested: $500,000 for McHenry County, Illinois Drinking Water Quality Initiative McHenry County, Illinois McHenry County … Continue reading
I’ve looked at all six letters asking for member initiatives from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and can’t find anything for McHenry County. … Continue reading
Sometimes you have to connect the dots. This time it’s about what capital spending is being voted on in Illinois and what it is rewarding. A USA Today story highlighted Chicago State University’s 16% graduation rate after six years. Only … Continue reading
The following information about Illinois Stimulus Package projects comes from Oklahoma U.S. Senator Tom Colburn’s office: Illinois county to spend $173,824 weatherization grant on eight pickup trucks. Having received $400,000 for a federal weatherization program, Madison County in Illinois will … Continue reading
Wednesday night I searched all the townships and municipalities in the pork bill passed by the General Assembly and put up an article about how much each township received. They all got $75,000, but I discovered that three of the … Continue reading
Congressmen call it “earmarks.” Illinois legislators call it “member initiatives.” If it’s in someone else’s part of the country or state, people commonly call it “pork.” Whatever you call it, here is what Crystal Lake State Rep. Mike Tryon got … Continue reading
sshjIt doesn’t seem that long ago that I was writing about Washington Pork. In fact, it was last March. Let’s look at what the two congressional representatives from McHenry County are requesting in the Commerce, Justice and Science budget. (Hat … Continue reading
666 is the mark of the beast. In my Wednesday article on township pork, I missed Section 666 I did wonder why Nunda Township, the fourth largest township in McHenry County, got only $75,000 of legislative pork from the not … Continue reading
Besides the township road commissioner pork amounting to $1.9 million, cities and villages in McHenry County got some pork, too. Hebron is going to get $150,000 for “public safety construction and roadinfrastructure.” Pretty broadly defined, wouldn’t you say? I figure … Continue reading
inlThe state’s got financial problems right? Not that you could notice from the infrastructure bill that was passed. Let’s eavesdrop on two McHenry County legislators discussing what to put in it. Legislator A: “Let’s give at least $75,000 to every … Continue reading
Here is what 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo is requesting be placed in next year’s Federal budget: Rakow Road Widening Project in McHenry County Aerospace Education/R&D Center in Rockford Sewer System Improvement in Savanna Flood Mitigation Project in DeKalb County … Continue reading
Today, no long shots but the one below. Even it has signs you can read: StoptheBeltway Bandits! Party like 1773 BO’s promises→ MyMoney OBAMACONGRESS‘THIEVES’ STOP SPENINGMY GRANDKIDSFUTURE INCOME! No matter what a liberal says…There is no such thing as a“FREE … Continue reading
It’s long, but I thought you might be interested in what 8th District Democrat is asking be included in next year’s congressional budget. I have included the whole district so that you can get an idea of how McHenry County … Continue reading