GOP Chairman Andy McKenna Lashes Jim Thompson and Bob Schillerstrom

A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading

GOP Chairman Andy McKenna Lashes Jim Thompson and Bob Schillerstrom

A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading

The McHenry County Board Gets $9 Million a Year in "Free Money"

$9 million more a year for the County Board to spend. No pain. Except on us taxpayers. Absolutely no effort on the county board’s part. Not even a county board vote. The best kind of a tax hike. One someone … Continue reading

The McHenry County Board Gets $9 Million a Year in "Free Money"

$9 million more a year for the County Board to spend. No pain. Except on us taxpayers. Absolutely no effort on the county board’s part. Not even a county board vote. The best kind of a tax hike. One someone … Continue reading

A Third Rail on Transit – Part 2

Yesterday, I held forth on how the Chicago Tribune’s bad, bad advice for more Republicans to vote for the RTA sales tax bill (Senate Bill 656) would further decimate suburban Republicans in the legislature. Today, I turn to the root … Continue reading

A Third Rail on Transit – Part 2

Yesterday, I held forth on how the Chicago Tribune’s bad, bad advice for more Republicans to vote for the RTA sales tax bill (Senate Bill 656) would further decimate suburban Republicans in the legislature. Today, I turn to the root … Continue reading

Tribune Enters into Front Page Advocacy Journalism

Must saves the bus and train seats of Tribune readers. How else can one explain the huge front page story on today’s Chicago Tribune? It’s not Monday. Monday is transportation reporter Jon Hilkevitch’s day to shine. Most of his stories … Continue reading

Tribune Enters into Front Page Advocacy Journalism

Must saves the bus and train seats of Tribune readers. How else can one explain the huge front page story on today’s Chicago Tribune? It’s not Monday. Monday is transportation reporter Jon Hilkevitch’s day to shine. Most of his stories … Continue reading