Tinley Park Hammered for Killing Low Income Housing for “Race-Based” Reasons

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Justice Department Obtains $410,000 Settlement of Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tinley Park WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced that it settled a lawsuit against the Village of Tinley Park, Illinois, a … Continue reading

The Racist Strategy Behind Advancing the Top Two from Primary Elections

The nomination of Republican John Cox as one of two gubernatorial candidates in California should make people wonder how two Democrats could advance to the November election with no Republican on the ballot. This strategy to eliminate a certain set … Continue reading

McHenry County Fair Sets Up Faith Ghetto

The management of the McHenry County Fair apparently has a problem with religious-based exhibitors. The Association has notified a number of exhibitors with a religious bent that they will be removed from their past locations, where the general public walked … Continue reading

Delegating Authority to Settle Claims Up to $25,000 to County Staff

Here’s most of an interesting resolution that will be considered by the Management Services Committee Monday: WHEREAS, a delegation of authority would guide the County’s staff in their efforts to resolve claims on the County’s behalf fairly and efficiently; and … Continue reading

Dismissed County Zoning Director Sue Ehardt Gets No Court Relief

“You should not even have come to the courthouse with these alleged claims.” That’s how one lawyer familiar with Suzanne Ehardt’s discriminatory firing case against McHenry County and various appointed and elected officials characterized the decision. That decision can be … Continue reading

Discrimination Suit against McHenry County Sheriff’s Department Makes Fox TV

Blame my watching “24” tonight for having caught Fox News at 9 o’clock Sunday night. (And, don’t call between 7 and 9 Monday night!) Fox News reported about Zane Seipler’s suit claiming discrimination against Latinos is a regular occurrence in … Continue reading

Discrimination Suit against McHenry County Sheriff’s Department Makes Fox TV

Blame my watching “24” tonight for having caught Fox News at 9 o’clock Sunday night. (And, don’t call between 7 and 9 Monday night!) Fox News reported about Zane Seipler’s suit claiming discrimination against Latinos is a regular occurrence in … Continue reading