At one point I read a story in Springfield’s State-Journal Register the Bill Cellini had invented and patented a shower curtain that bowed outward. He installed them in the Hotel Renaissance, which was financed by never-recovered state money approved by … Continue reading
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At one point I read a story in Springfield’s State-Journal Register the Bill Cellini had invented and patented a shower curtain that bowed outward. He installed them in the Hotel Renaissance, which was financed by never-recovered state money approved by … Continue reading
Here’s what might be an interesting development. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald spoke at the mid-year graduation ceremony at Peoria’s Bradly University this weekend. That’s what this Chicago Tribune media story reports. Peoria is not in the court district in which … Continue reading
Here’s what might be an interesting development. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald spoke at the mid-year graduation ceremony at Peoria’s Bradly University this weekend. That’s what this Chicago Tribune media story reports. Peoria is not in the court district in which … Continue reading
Throughout his career, Pat Quinn has been in favor of allowing people to make decisions. His Illinois Constitutional Cutback Amendment in 1982 allowed voters to take out their rage on Illinois legislators. After the 1978 fall election, legislators voted themselves … Continue reading
Throughout his career, Pat Quinn has been in favor of allowing people to make decisions. His Illinois Constitutional Cutback Amendment in 1982 allowed voters to take out their rage on Illinois legislators. After the 1978 fall election, legislators voted themselves … Continue reading
Former Crystal Lake precinct committeeman Jim Thompson is trying to recruit assistance for the Steve Sauerberg for United States Senate campaign. Sauerberg is challenging the number two Democrat in the U.S. Senate, Dick Durbin. He sent out the following email: … Continue reading
Former Crystal Lake precinct committeeman Jim Thompson is trying to recruit assistance for the Steve Sauerberg for United States Senate campaign. Sauerberg is challenging the number two Democrat in the U.S. Senate, Dick Durbin. He sent out the following email: … Continue reading
A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading
A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading
Here’s the sum total of United State’s Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s reaction to former Governor Geroge Ryan’s appeal being turned down by the U.S. Supreme Court: U.S. SUPREME COURT’S DENIAL OF CERT IN RYAN AND WARNER CASE CHICAGO – Patrick J. … Continue reading
Here’s the sum total of United State’s Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s reaction to former Governor Geroge Ryan’s appeal being turned down by the U.S. Supreme Court: U.S. SUPREME COURT’S DENIAL OF CERT IN RYAN AND WARNER CASE CHICAGO – Patrick J. … Continue reading
When the Reconnaissance Hotel opened in Springfield, it was the pride and joy of Bill and Julie Cellini. I remember reading she did the interior decorating. You can see her taste every time you see the flowers in the entry … Continue reading
When the Reconnaissance Hotel opened in Springfield, it was the pride and joy of Bill and Julie Cellini. I remember reading she did the interior decorating. You can see her taste every time you see the flowers in the entry … Continue reading
That was the headline of the email I got Thursday from the Illinois Republican Party Thursday. It was about an article on this anti- Blagojevich web site, which, if you go way down to the bottom of the page, you … Continue reading
That was the headline of the email I got Thursday from the Illinois Republican Party Thursday. It was about an article on this anti- Blagojevich web site, which, if you go way down to the bottom of the page, you … Continue reading
From what Democratic Party Chairman Tom Cynor is reported to have said Wednesday night at the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee meeting, it looks like he is thinking very seriously about running against McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. If … Continue reading
From what Democratic Party Chairman Tom Cynor is reported to have said Wednesday night at the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee meeting, it looks like he is thinking very seriously about running against McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. If … Continue reading
It’s my daughter Alexandra’s 26th birthday. I wonder what’s she up to. At that age, I was McHenry County Treasurer. Is she still in college, working on a graduate degree? Is she in her first job? Her second job? Her … Continue reading
It’s my daughter Alexandra’s 26th birthday. I wonder what’s she up to. At that age, I was McHenry County Treasurer. Is she still in college, working on a graduate degree? Is she in her first job? Her second job? Her … Continue reading