Read an article in the Chicago Sun-Times today in which Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says she is still supporting Cook County Democratic Party Chairman Joe Berrios for re-election as County Assessor. Two studies by academics have shown that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Harold Washington
During the 1970’s State Rep. Harold Washington managed to form a coalition with suburban Republicans like myself over the issue of how Chicago Park District money was spent. He discovered that more was spent in white than in black areas … Continue reading
Ed Vrdolyak is pleading guilty Fast Eddie has slowed down. Completely. He’s in his seventies and, like other older pols who have admitted to violating federal law, his run is over. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Judge Milton Shadur … Continue reading
Ed Vrdolyak is pleading guilty Fast Eddie has slowed down. Completely. He’s in his seventies and, like other older pols who have admitted to violating federal law, his run is over. The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Judge Milton Shadur … Continue reading
A press release from the IVI-IPO endorsing Democrat Bill Genes for state senate in the 26th district has arrived. The “IVI” stands for “Independent Voters of Illinois.” It used to be the Illinois affiliate to Americans for Democratic Action, a … Continue reading
A press release from the IVI-IPO endorsing Democrat Bill Genes for state senate in the 26th district has arrived. The “IVI” stands for “Independent Voters of Illinois.” It used to be the Illinois affiliate to Americans for Democratic Action, a … Continue reading