From State Rep. David McSweeney: I was shocked to see Senator Bill Brady’s recently filed SB 2216 [see more examples than listed below], which is described as “FY 18 Member Initiatives.” Special earmarks lead to wasteful spending and potentially corruption. I … Continue reading
The Sunday before, the Tribune syndicated Dick Tracy comic strip’s current creators Joe Staton and Mike Curtis honored Dick Locher for his time as chief cartoonist. Locher has retired and been honored with a statue of Dick Tracy in his … Continue reading
Lakewood Village President Erin Smith sent out the following letter to her constituents in the fall village newsletter. FROM THE PRESIDENT As we bid a fond farewell to summer, it’s appropriate to review what was accomplished during the past three … Continue reading
While his senior colleague United States Senate Dick Durbin ignored McHenry County in his requests for appropriations’ earmarks, Roland Burris did not. Here’s what Burris requested: $500,000 for McHenry County, Illinois Drinking Water Quality Initiative McHenry County, Illinois McHenry County … Continue reading
I’ve looked at all six letters asking for member initiatives from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and can’t find anything for McHenry County. … Continue reading
Congressmen call it “earmarks.” Illinois legislators call it “member initiatives.” If it’s in someone else’s part of the country or state, people commonly call it “pork.” Whatever you call it, here is what Crystal Lake State Rep. Mike Tryon got … Continue reading
And, I’m not talking about Democrat John Kerry and his Iraq War votes. I’m talking about our current President, Barack Obama. And the subject? Pork. When anti-pork Republican John McCain became Obama’s opponent, Obama started becoming anti-pork, too. What would … Continue reading
The source of the spiffy pamphlet supporting passage of the sale of the part of Hoffman Park that fronts on Route 31 has been discovered. The part which the park board is seeking to sell lies where we had the … Continue reading
The source of the spiffy pamphlet supporting passage of the sale of the part of Hoffman Park that fronts on Route 31 has been discovered. The part which the park board is seeking to sell lies where we had the … Continue reading
Crystal Lake State Rep. Mike Tryon passed House Bill 4765 this week. 118-0. That’s everybody voting for it. That probably means it’s not objectionable, but, considering the Democrats control everything, what bill sponsored by a Republican that is controversial is … Continue reading
Crystal Lake State Rep. Mike Tryon passed House Bill 4765 this week. 118-0. That’s everybody voting for it. That probably means it’s not objectionable, but, considering the Democrats control everything, what bill sponsored by a Republican that is controversial is … Continue reading
16th District Congressman Don Manzullo has sent out a press release outlining items for McHenry County that are in the recently passed omnibus budget bill. Water and roads were his priorities. These were not listed in U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s … Continue reading
16th District Congressman Don Manzullo has sent out a press release outlining items for McHenry County that are in the recently passed omnibus budget bill. Water and roads were his priorities. These were not listed in U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s … Continue reading
One of former State Rep. Doug Hoeft’s pet causes was PADS. Helping the least of God’s people, as Jesus admonished us all to do. The Elgin legislator got significant money put in the budget for a facility. He died before … Continue reading
One of former State Rep. Doug Hoeft’s pet causes was PADS. Helping the least of God’s people, as Jesus admonished us all to do. The Elgin legislator got significant money put in the budget for a facility. He died before … Continue reading
Yesterday, I presume all of the pork or member initiatives or earmarks or add-ons were vetoed by Governor Rod Blagojevich. If you would like to know what State Senator Pam Althoff and State Rep. Mike Tryon put in the budget, … Continue reading
Yesterday, I presume all of the pork or member initiatives or earmarks or add-ons were vetoed by Governor Rod Blagojevich. If you would like to know what State Senator Pam Althoff and State Rep. Mike Tryon put in the budget, … Continue reading
With Governor Rod Blagojevich promising to excise what he considers “pork” from the state budget, Republican legislators and Democrat state representatives may only be able to get credit for good intentions. Earlier, McHenry County Blog listed every line item that … Continue reading
With Governor Rod Blagojevich promising to excise what he considers “pork” from the state budget, Republican legislators and Democrat state representatives may only be able to get credit for good intentions. Earlier, McHenry County Blog listed every line item that … Continue reading
$600,000 worth of projects and grants are detailed in a list of member initiatives received from State Representative Mike Tryon’s office. Governor Rod Blagojevich has announced he will veto the money, which he calls pork, and divert it to his … Continue reading
