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Category Archives: John Fritchey

Mike Tryon Campaign Sign Bill Hits House Roadblock

Posted on 05/30/2009 by Cal SkinnerMay 30, 2009
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One of the reasons I ran for state representative in 1972 was the live debate I heard on WBBM Radio near the end of the legislative session one June, probably in 1968. I was living on Paddock Street, just down … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Signs, Home Rule, Jack Franks, John Fritchey, Mike Tryon, U.S. Supreme Court, Yard Sign | Leave a reply

The Fritchey Defense Returns to Bite Him

Posted on 02/17/2009 by Cal SkinnerFebruary 17, 2009
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Aggressively defending Roland Burris against Republican questioning during the House Impeachment Committee proceedings was Rahm Emanuel seat seeker John Fritchey. Today the Chicago Tribune points out Fritchey is being attacked for that defense Now, Fritchey says he wants elections to … Continue reading →

Posted in Impeachment, Impeachment Hearing, John Fritchey, Roland Burris | Leave a reply

The Fritchey Defense Returns to Bite Him

Posted on 02/17/2009 by Cal SkinnerFebruary 17, 2009
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Aggressively defending Roland Burris against Republican questioning during the House Impeachment Committee proceedings was Rahm Emanuel seat seeker John Fritchey. Today the Chicago Tribune points out Fritchey is being attacked for that defense Now, Fritchey says he wants elections to … Continue reading →

Posted in Impeachment, Impeachment Hearing, John Fritchey, Roland Burris | Leave a reply

State Rep. Jack Franks Lashes Governor Rod Blagojevich

Posted on 06/14/2007 by Cal SkinnerJune 14, 2007
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I found the following press release outlining a statement State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock) made on the House floor of interest. Franks, of course, has crafted an image of being the anti-Blagojevich and this can do nothing but heighten that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ali Ata, Beverly Ascaridis, Jack Franks, John Fritchey, Rod Blagojevich, Tony Rezko | Leave a reply

State Rep. Jack Franks Lashes Governor Rod Blagojevich

Posted on 06/14/2007 by Cal SkinnerJune 14, 2007
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I found the following press release outlining a statement State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock) made on the House floor of interest. Franks, of course, has crafted an image of being the anti-Blagojevich and this can do nothing but heighten that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ali Ata, Beverly Ascaridis, Jack Franks, John Fritchey, Rod Blagojevich, Tony Rezko | Leave a reply

Illinois House Follows Lead of Cary School Board Member Chris Jenner

Posted on 05/09/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 9, 2007
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McHenry County Blog is a little late (well, two weeks late) in this hat tip to Cary School District 26 Board Member Chris Jenner. Remember last September when Jenner passed a pay-to-play prohibition? It prohibited school vendors from contributing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cary Grade School, Chris Jenner, John Fritchey, John Ryan, Pay to Play | 3 Replies

Illinois House Follows Lead of Cary School Board Member Chris Jenner

Posted on 05/09/2007 by Cal SkinnerMay 9, 2007
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McHenry County Blog is a little late (well, two weeks late) in this hat tip to Cary School District 26 Board Member Chris Jenner. Remember last September when Jenner passed a pay-to-play prohibition? It prohibited school vendors from contributing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cary Grade School, Chris Jenner, John Fritchey, John Ryan, Pay to Play | Leave a reply
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