Insull and the ICC

I have previously told of my encounter with Samuel Insull’s secretary on a train ride to Springfield. He told me that Insull got tired of bribing the Illinois General Assembly. Insull decided that creating a Commerce Commission would be cheaper … Continue reading

More Rauner Appointments Including Lakewood Teamster

A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has filled openings on the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, the Illinois Criminal Justice and Information Authority, the Illinois … Continue reading

McCullom Lake is Last in Com Ed Reliablity

McHenry County making the front page of the Chicago Sun-Times twice in one week. That’s probably a record since the tragic school bus-Metra train collision in Fox River Grove in the mid-1990’s. First we are treated to the Thursday revelation … Continue reading

Copycat Suicides, a la Metra

Despite the negative comments that appear under articles published that remind folks that Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano’s highly publicized suicide by stepping in front of a commuter train, it seems others are of similar opinions. Tuesday, the Chicago Sun-Times … Continue reading

County Board Calls Emergency Meeting on Towing Reversal

Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt made more public comments at today’s McHenry County Board meeting. He again urged reconsideration of the towing regulation ordinance passed in February. After Hunt’s talk, in new and unfinished business, board member John Hammerand made a … Continue reading

County Board Calls Emergency Meeting on Towing Reversal

Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt made more public comments at today’s McHenry County Board meeting. He again urged reconsideration of the towing regulation ordinance passed in February. After Hunt’s talk, in new and unfinished business, board member John Hammerand made a … Continue reading

McHenry County Board Towing Regulation Comes Under Question

Dan Hunt, who operates Anchor Towing, has opposed the imposition of Illinois Commerce Commission regulation on McHenry County towing operations since its proposal by McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano. Researching the implications of the county board’s action, Hunt concluded … Continue reading

McHenry County Board Towing Regulation Comes Under Question

Dan Hunt, who operates Anchor Towing, has opposed the imposition of Illinois Commerce Commission regulation on McHenry County towing operations since its proposal by McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano. Researching the implications of the county board’s action, Hunt concluded … Continue reading

Com Ed to the Rescue

Glory be! Look at the gift our Illinois General Assembly has blessed me with. A cut of $85.91 in my October electric bill. (Click on bill to enlarge.) We only have to pay 5.34 this month. The rest has mysteriously … Continue reading

Com Ed to the Rescue

Glory be! Look at the gift our Illinois General Assembly has blessed me with. A cut of $85.91 in my October electric bill. (Click on bill to enlarge.) We only have to pay 5.34 this month. The rest has mysteriously … Continue reading