Here are the contributions with McHenry County connections found on the Chicago Tribune map: Gery Chico – $4,750 $2,500 – Lorrie Richardson, Pres., Utility Pipe Supply, Woodstock, 1-23-19 $1,000 – Kelly Barr, Homemaker, McHenry, 10-31-18 $1,000 – Gladstone Group 1, … Continue reading
No, that’s not a comment from McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks regarding the reference to a possible Franks’ connection to the Illinois Integrity Fund smear mail against County Clerk candidate Joe Tirio. What Franks said was, “It’s much ado … Continue reading
Here’s what the Chicago Tribune is reporting: BREAKING NEWS Feds charge powerful Ald. Edward Burke with corruption Jason Meisner Longtime Ald. Edward Burke, one of Chicago’s most powerful figures and a vestige of the city’s old Democratic machine, has been … Continue reading
One of Jack Franks $5,000 contributors in his 2016 McHenry County Board Chairman race was Chicago Alderman Ed Burke. The Chicago Tribune reports the following in this column by Kristen McQueary: A federal investigation and ‘The Burke Effect’ It’s not … Continue reading
Read an article in the Chicago Sun-Times today in which Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle says she is still supporting Cook County Democratic Party Chairman Joe Berrios for re-election as County Assessor. Two studies by academics have shown that … Continue reading
When the soda tax was first proposed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle it was promoted as a tax on “sweetened” beverages. Yet, it included diet pop, but not Starbucks coffee. Now, WBBM Radio says tax defender Elissa Bassler, CEO … Continue reading
Yesterday Ronald Garcia, the President of Chicago Medical Equipment & Supply Company, was indictedby the U.S. Attorney’s Office. There were $28,400 in contributions listed on the Illinois State Board of Elections web site. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle received … Continue reading
I’ve long wondered why those living in municipalities are forced to subsidize the police services of those living in “the country.” DuPage County allows those living in unincorporated areas apparently pay extra for better police coverage from its Sheriff’s Department. … Continue reading
