Archdiocese awaits outcome of Burke case before deciding about keeping $10K gift [Sun-Times] No word on what McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is considering doing about the $9,050 that he has received from Ed Burke. Will he donate it to a … Continue reading
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Here is the Illinois News Network‘s article on state political reaction to the wire tapping of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s business phone: After news of Madigan’s secret FBI tape, Pritzker wants to ‘see the investigation play out’ By Greg … Continue reading
The big news in Chicago political circles has been the arrest of veteran Alderman Ed Burke and the revelation that fellow long-time Alderman Danny Solis recorded conversations with him. Now, an affidavit has surfaced indicating that Illinois House Speaker Mike … Continue reading
In the FBI Agent’s statement that led to Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s arrest for attempted extortion, Burke is quoted as desiring his law firm to represent the fast food restaurant moguls in Will, Lake and DuPage Counties, in that order. … 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
A post by John Ruberry on “Da Tech Guy Blog” about Chicago’s latest alleged grifter Ed Burke, brought to mind former Alderwoman Arenda Troutman. But, first, let me share his magnificent opening sentence from Ruberry: “Chicago isn’t so much a … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune quotes lame duck Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on ethics today: Without naming [Ed] Burke, Emanuel said his legislative actions can’t “replace having a moral and ethical compass that informs your judgment of right from wrong, and what … Continue reading
Discussing why Chicago Alderman Ed Burke seems to have pressured the owners of a Burger King in his ward to contribute money to Cook County Board Chairman Toni Preckwinkle’s campaign fund, Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass quoted former Assistant U.S. … Continue reading
With Alderman Ed Burke under pressure to resign as Chairman of the Chicago City Council Finance Committee, the following comment by Alderman John Arena in The Daily Line might stir some thought on the McHenry County Board: “The decision on … 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
The money given by Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, under investigation by the FBI, to Jack Franks’ Political Action Committee was listed here. But, allowing Burke’s name to be used on Chicago fundraising pitches is something else Franks regularly allowed giong … 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
State Rep. Jack Franks is after more Chicago money. You might think he is running for State Representative. Wait a minute. He is. Of course, all the reporters covering the McHenry County Board chairmanship announcement said that Franks was leaving … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks is holding his annual breakfast fundraiser this Saturday morning at Donley’s south of Union. The price is $40 per person, but the Democrat is willing to accept more. $2,500 is listed on the back. Committee members … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks is courting money from Chicago rich guys again. (See also, “Jack Franks Sets Chicago Mike Madigan Fund Raiser” and “Jack Franks Holds Pricey Chicago Fund Raiser Day Rod Blagojevich Arrested.”) This year’s invitation came by email: … Continue reading
Missed during May was Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks invitation to a Downtown Chicago fundraiser. Headliners for the June 25th West Kinzie Street fundraiser at Moe’s Cantina were Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Cook … Continue reading
Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks is mining for gold in Chicago Wednesday night at the Paris Club, 59 W. Hubbard, Chicago. The minimum price is $250 for the unopposed candidate for State Rep. Unopposed because the McHenry County Republican … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog ran a story about State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) having spent almost $208,000 or $8.86 per vote. The “News and Events” page of Franks’ campaign web site highlights a Maggiano’s Little Italy fund raiser in Chicago. … Continue reading
I certainly remember that it is Alderman and Democratic Party Ward Committeeman Ed Burke. And that was the thought that came to mind when a friend called to tell me the 1st Appellate Court panel had ruled Rahm Emanuuel did … Continue reading
McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren ran a $51,822.74 campaign last fall when he overwhelmingly won re-election. But he wasn’t in fund raising mode. Only $600 was contributed to his campaign. The only one that was identified was from the Burnham … Continue reading