The Illinois Supreme Court has struck down a bill supported by the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (a Jack Franks contributor) that State Rep. Jack Franks voted for. It called for increasing juror fees from $4 to 25 a day for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Illinois Trial Lawyers Assocation
Imagine my surprise when McHenry County Blog reporting showed up in a comprehensive report entitled, “Justice for Sale III,” by the Illinois Civil Justice League. It’s seems to be about how Illinois trial lawyers influence the political system, especially the selection … Continue reading
The goal of the no-name pop-up committee called is, quite simply, to destroy Steve Reick as an effective opponent against a cowering incumbent State Representative named Jack Franks. Franks, just two years from maxing out his legislative pension, is the … Continue reading
Here’s another reason to attend the McHenry Township Republican Meet & Greet and Candidates’ Forum at the Johnsburg Community Club right across from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon from 3-6. The cost for the corned beef and cabbage … Continue reading
Earlier today, I apparently misread what I heard and didn’t hear before two political advocacy ads on News Radio 78. The Illinois State Rifle Association is running an ad which encourages people who support the Second Amendment rights to bear … Continue reading
Over a two-day period, I heard two issue advocacy radio ads on WBBM. One was preceded by a disclaimer saying it was a political ad. The other wasn’t. The one with the disclaimer, making it less likely that people would … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog listed the contributions from individuals and businesses during the last half year of 2008. $36,150 were listed in contributions from political action committees on the Franks campaign disclosure form. They follow in descending order. (An alphabetic … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog listed the contributions from individuals and businesses during the last half year of 2008. $36,150 were listed in contributions from political action committees on the Franks campaign disclosure form. They follow in descending order. (An alphabetic … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks isn’t running against anyone, but organizations are still putting large chunks of money into his political action committee. Here are the most recently reported contributions, reported Tuesday, October 7th: $1,000 – Construction & Genl Laborers Dist … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks isn’t running against anyone, but organizations are still putting large chunks of money into his political action committee. Here are the most recently reported contributions, reported Tuesday, October 7th: $1,000 – Construction & Genl Laborers Dist … Continue reading