Yesterday I had the audacity to suggest that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel may have been trying to divert resources in the U.S. Attorney’s Office away from political corruption. Why else would he emphasize that newly-sworn in U.S. Attorney Zach Fardon … Continue reading
Back in the 1970’s I put in a request to the Legislative Council (the General Assembly’s non-partisan research agency) to develop a way to compare corruption among the states. That was when United States Attorney Jim Thompson was convicting lots … Continue reading
It embarked on a campaign to convince people that politicians are rats. I guess it would be difficult for politicians to sink lower in public perception, but the Sunday Chicago Tribune signaled its intention to blacken their image. A rat … Continue reading
Up to 40 diagnosed cases as of 1 PM Monday afternoon.Here’s the CDC map, which you will note does not match the states the CDC lists above. Chicago’s ABC Channel 7 talked of little else during the first half of … Continue reading
It seems that Michigan has figure it out. I’m not sure is was deliberate, but prosecuting Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in state court will work to deter future corruption in local government. Why? The Detroit mayor will have to serve … Continue reading
It seems that Michigan has figure it out. I’m not sure is was deliberate, but prosecuting Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in state court will work to deter future corruption in local government. Why? The Detroit mayor will have to serve … Continue reading
All the old mansion attention in Crystal Lake has been paid to the Charles S. Dole Mansion overlooking Crystal Lake. Alright. It’s big. It has this great story about a railroad track being laid up Dole Avenue to bring guests … Continue reading
All the old mansion attention in Crystal Lake has been paid to the Charles S. Dole Mansion overlooking Crystal Lake. Alright. It’s big. It has this great story about a railroad track being laid up Dole Avenue to bring guests … Continue reading
