This bumper sticker was produced by State Rep. Bernie Pedersen in 1983, the year that Governor Jim Thompson led the fight to raise the income tax. There was a bumper sticker and a 4 by 8 foot sign that he … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bernie Pedersen
When Governor Jim Thompson set about raising taxes 40%, State Rep. Bernie Pedersen (R-Palatine) was a leader in the fight to kill the effort. Where is today’s Bernie Pedersen? Who is the back bencher putting pressure on on Tom Cross … Continue reading
Former 1970 Constitutional Convention Delegate, State Representative and State Senator Virginia Macdonald died this week. I learned that when I read the Chicago Tribune’s obituary. During the 1970’s, Ginny sat in front of me all but my first term. She … Continue reading
Former 1970 Constitutional Convention Delegate, State Representative and State Senator Virginia Macdonald died this week. I learned that when I read the Chicago Tribune’s obituary. During the 1970’s, Ginny sat in front of me all but my first term. She … Continue reading