Here’s what has showed up since the House Republican Organization transferred $100,000 to GOP State Rep. candidate Steve Reick’s campaign $11,693.61 – House Republican Organization for printing $11,693.61 – House Republican Organization for printing $2,000 – Citizens for [State Rep. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Illinois Manufacturers Assocation
The Manufacturers Political Action Committee of Springfield contributed $2,000 to Steve Reick’s campaign for State Representative late last week. His opponent, John Bartman, has reported no contribution of $1,000 or more since opening his campaign committee about a month ago. … Continue reading
You can see the first color literature of Democrat Jack Franks’ campaign for McHenry County Board Chairman below: This piece is the size small enough to fit into a business envelope. One almost has to have a magnifying glass to … Continue reading
In his quest to become the biggest, baddest political in McHenry County, State Rep. Jack Franks is running for Mchenry County Board Chairman. He told reporters in May that he was dropping out of his reelection campaign for State Representative. … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Steve Reick has disputed Jack Franks’ claim that he has never voted for a tax hike. Decide for yourself. However, even if you buy State Rep. Jack Franks’ claim, there’s another assertion that he cannot make: “I … Continue reading
Found on WLS-AM’s “Big” John Howell show was this statement from Jack Franks: “I had to do a real gut check to say ‘where can I do the best for the citizens of McHenry County’, and I thought I could … Continue reading
The story line for Chicago Sun-Times columnist Carol Marin was that backbenchers like David McSweeney and Jack Franks (pictured with McSweeney’s hands on his back and chest) ought to revolt and solve the budget problem in Springfield. But, apparently after … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks introduced a massive tax hike bill Friday. Its number is House Bill 4300. Here is how the Legislative Digest describes it: BIMP-REVENUE whatever that means. Here’s what the Illinois Manufacturers Association says it does: Note that … Continue reading
Chicago Tribune business columnist Paul Rosenthal has writes some truths today about the Illinois business climate that the Democrats running Illinois should, but won’t listen to. “Here is Illinois, where the lengthy list of benefits for business is matched by … Continue reading
63%-37% was what I learned from the Illinois Manufacturers Association today. I figure that the poll taken last night, reported on here, was done on their behalf. All that was asked was whether the person called would vote for McConnaughay … Continue reading
8th congressional district candidate to face off this fall against Melissa Bean Dirk Beveridge has issued the following job-related press release. It includes private sector endorsements of his candidacy, some of whom you and I’ve even heard of. ILLINOIS JOB … Continue reading
I last saw Bruno Behrend at the Illinois Republican State Convention in Decatur in June. He was manning a booth promoting the call for a new constitutional convention. I got him to pose with a bumper sticker for his cause. … Continue reading
I last saw Bruno Behrend at the Illinois Republican State Convention in Decatur in June. He was manning a booth promoting the call for a new constitutional convention. I got him to pose with a bumper sticker for his cause. … Continue reading
The called ID said, “UNKNOWN CALLER,” but Greg told me his name and that he was President of the Illinois Manufacturers Association. He wanted to talk to me about electric “rate relief for consumers who need it the most.” Guess … Continue reading
The called ID said, “UNKNOWN CALLER,” but Greg told me his name and that he was President of the Illinois Manufacturers Association. He wanted to talk to me about electric “rate relief for consumers who need it the most.” Guess … Continue reading