This summer it was revealed that an interest-free loans had been given to professors by New York University. Part of the loan was to be forgiven and considered as compensation. State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) didn’t like what he read … Continue reading
The Chicago Sun-Times reports today that former Governor George Ryan is writing a “tell-all” book. Dan Walker, who also served time in Federal prison, although not for any crime committed while Governor, wrote a book that I enjoyed a lot. … Continue reading
That’s what Michael Sneed is reporting in the Chicago Sun-Times. A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office will presumably be forthcoming. … Continue reading
Michael Sneed reports that Merchandise Mart honcho Chris Kennedy is “underground” concerning his candidacy for whatever. He is so underground that he refuses to talk to WBBM-TV political reporter Mike Flannery. Flannery expressed his distaste (or, maybe, it was jealousy) … Continue reading
Given his high profile as the Democrat for reporters to go to when they want a hostile comment about Governor Rod Blagojevich, his family’s financial resources, plus the statewide contacts established by his father Herb Franks, not to mention his … Continue reading
Given his high profile as the Democrat for reporters to go to when they want a hostile comment about Governor Rod Blagojevich, his family’s financial resources, plus the statewide contacts established by his father Herb Franks, not to mention his … Continue reading
If people can run for president two years ahead of time, why not for Illinois governor three years before the election? Look at this tid-bit in Sneed’s Friday Sun-Time column, obviously placed by a source friendly to Illinois House Minority … Continue reading
If people can run for president two years ahead of time, why not for Illinois governor three years before the election? Look at this tid-bit in Sneed’s Friday Sun-Time column, obviously placed by a source friendly to Illinois House Minority … Continue reading
