Looking for a Place to Put a Belvidere Amtrak Station

Yesterday I drove a friend to Belvidere for medical treatment. I had about an hour to wait, so I went exploring in the city I represented in the Illinois House of Representatives for eight years in the 1970’s. Since I … Continue reading

Legislators Dissing Voters

It has happened time and time again. Uppity voters prevent elected officials from doing something they dearly desire. Or uppity voters punish elected officials and those officials don’t like it. What do the elected officials do? They ask their state … Continue reading

Senator Matt Murphy Gains His Senate Republican Leader’s Endorsement

The following press release has been received from the campaign of State Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine). He is running for the lieutenant governor spot on the Republican ticket in the February 2nd primary. He has endorsed gubernatorial candidate Andy McKenna.  … Continue reading

Pam Althoff Introduces School District Income Tax – Property Tax Swap Bill

It’s Senate Bill 1550, introduced a little over a month ago with State Senator Brad Burzynski as the other and lead sponsor. Here are the details: Synopsis As IntroducedCreates the Local Option School District Income Tax Act and amends the … Continue reading

Fred Thompson Delegates for the Area

Below are listed the delegates and alternate delegates running to attend the Republican National Convention in support of Fred Thompson for the 8th, 14th and 16th congressional districts. Only Mary Ann Louderback, wife of former State Senator Jack Schaffer, is … Continue reading

Fred Thompson Delegates for the Area

Below are listed the delegates and alternate delegates running to attend the Republican National Convention in support of Fred Thompson for the 8th, 14th and 16th congressional districts. Only Mary Ann Louderback, wife of former State Senator Jack Schaffer, is … Continue reading