Springfield Trivia

At one point I read a story in Springfield’s State-Journal Register the Bill Cellini had invented and patented a shower curtain that bowed outward. He installed them in the Hotel Renaissance, which was financed by never-recovered state money approved by … Continue reading

Springfield Trivia

At one point I read a story in Springfield’s State-Journal Register the Bill Cellini had invented and patented a shower curtain that bowed outward. He installed them in the Hotel Renaissance, which was financed by never-recovered state money approved by … Continue reading

Pat Quinn Loses His Populist Image

Throughout his career, Pat Quinn has been in favor of allowing people to make decisions. His Illinois Constitutional Cutback Amendment in 1982 allowed voters to take out their rage on Illinois legislators. After the 1978 fall election, legislators voted themselves … Continue reading

Pat Quinn Loses His Populist Image

Throughout his career, Pat Quinn has been in favor of allowing people to make decisions. His Illinois Constitutional Cutback Amendment in 1982 allowed voters to take out their rage on Illinois legislators. After the 1978 fall election, legislators voted themselves … 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

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

Patrick Fitzgerald Restrained in Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court’s Refusal to Reconsider George Ryan Sentence

Here’s the sum total of United State’s Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s reaction to former Governor Geroge Ryan’s appeal being turned down by the U.S. Supreme Court: U.S. SUPREME COURT’S DENIAL OF CERT IN RYAN AND WARNER CASE CHICAGO – Patrick J. … Continue reading

Patrick Fitzgerald Restrained in Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court’s Refusal to Reconsider George Ryan Sentence

Here’s the sum total of United State’s Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s reaction to former Governor Geroge Ryan’s appeal being turned down by the U.S. Supreme Court: U.S. SUPREME COURT’S DENIAL OF CERT IN RYAN AND WARNER CASE CHICAGO – Patrick J. … Continue reading

Staying in Bill Cellini’s Old Hotel

When the Reconnaissance Hotel opened in Springfield, it was the pride and joy of Bill and Julie Cellini. I remember reading she did the interior decorating. You can see her taste every time you see the flowers in the entry … Continue reading

Staying in Bill Cellini’s Old Hotel

When the Reconnaissance Hotel opened in Springfield, it was the pride and joy of Bill and Julie Cellini. I remember reading she did the interior decorating. You can see her taste every time you see the flowers in the entry … Continue reading

Democrat Tom Cynor Positioning Himself to Run Against Lou Bianchi for McHenry County State’s Attorney

From what Democratic Party Chairman Tom Cynor is reported to have said Wednesday night at the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee meeting, it looks like he is thinking very seriously about running against McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. If … Continue reading

Democrat Tom Cynor Positioning Himself to Run Against Lou Bianchi for McHenry County State’s Attorney

From what Democratic Party Chairman Tom Cynor is reported to have said Wednesday night at the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee meeting, it looks like he is thinking very seriously about running against McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. If … Continue reading

My Mother’s Pictures of Alexandra

It’s my daughter Alexandra’s 26th birthday. I wonder what’s she up to. At that age, I was McHenry County Treasurer. Is she still in college, working on a graduate degree? Is she in her first job? Her second job? Her … Continue reading

My Mother’s Pictures of Alexandra

It’s my daughter Alexandra’s 26th birthday. I wonder what’s she up to. At that age, I was McHenry County Treasurer. Is she still in college, working on a graduate degree? Is she in her first job? Her second job? Her … Continue reading