It’s hard to believe that Chicago has rules that are more stringent than those that affect Illinois State Representatives and Senators, but they do. Former Alderman Will Burns, from supposedly ethical Hyde Park, agreed to pay a $5,000 fine because … Continue reading
Category Archives: Revolving Door
As soon as it was revealed that Governor Pat Quinn had let criminals out on the street, I thought of the revolving door television ad that ran when Michael Dukakis ran against the first George Bush. The issue was sure … Continue reading
Happened upon the endorsement of State Senator Kirk Dillard by Crystal Lake’s State Rep. Mike Tryon. If anything has been made of it, except listing it on Dillard’s web site in a press release announcing that the Sangamon County Republican … Continue reading
That’s what the new 15-second TV ad from opponent Dan Hynes says. I don’t think it’s as good as the Willie Horton ad I posted in my January 1st article “Catch and Release” Program Dooms Pat Quinn’s Election Chances But … Continue reading
Never let it be said that McHenry County’s State Representative Jack Franks (D-Marengo) doesn’t have a good eye for what will attract media attention. Think of his four-year fight to get cheaper prescription drugs for seniors. Think of his many … Continue reading