Chicago Mayor Richard Daley held something called a “gun summit” Friday. But, you know what? He didn’t offer to disarm his body guards. And, he didn’t ask aldermen and women to turn in their guns (which they are allowed to … Continue reading
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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley held something called a “gun summit” Friday. But, you know what? He didn’t offer to disarm his body guards. And, he didn’t ask aldermen and women to turn in their guns (which they are allowed to … Continue reading
A huge Democratic Party and Mike Madigan Family contributor has been indicted by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Just looking at the biggest contributions one can find $108,000 to the state party, $27,000 to Michael Madigan, $25,000 to Lisa Madigan, Dick … Continue reading
A huge Democratic Party and Mike Madigan Family contributor has been indicted by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Just looking at the biggest contributions one can find $108,000 to the state party, $27,000 to Michael Madigan, $25,000 to Lisa Madigan, Dick … Continue reading
When the Regional Transportation Authority was proposed in 1973, it contained a disincentive to drive a car into Chicago’s Loop. It was a parking tax. I think it was 15 cents, but it was large enough at the time to … Continue reading
When the Regional Transportation Authority was proposed in 1973, it contained a disincentive to drive a car into Chicago’s Loop. It was a parking tax. I think it was 15 cents, but it was large enough at the time to … Continue reading
When I wrote “Giving Obama His Due,” I based by story on this year’s income tax return. A Tuesday story entitled, “For Obama, charity really began in the U.S. Senate,” by the Chicago Tribune’s Bob Secter today makes it clear … Continue reading
When I wrote “Giving Obama His Due,” I based by story on this year’s income tax return. A Tuesday story entitled, “For Obama, charity really began in the U.S. Senate,” by the Chicago Tribune’s Bob Secter today makes it clear … Continue reading
Since I earlier reported the percentages given to church and charities by President George Bush and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, it seems only fitting that I do the same for U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama. The Sun-Times reports … Continue reading
Since I earlier reported the percentages given to church and charities by President George Bush and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, it seems only fitting that I do the same for U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama. The Sun-Times reports … Continue reading
Illinois foremost advocate of comity among Republicans and Democrats, Congressman Ray LaHood (R-Peoria), watched the Sox game in Senator Dick Durbin’s Washington office with Senator Barak Obama and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, according to WGN-TV. No other Republicans were reported … Continue reading
Illinois foremost advocate of comity among Republicans and Democrats, Congressman Ray LaHood (R-Peoria), watched the Sox game in Senator Dick Durbin’s Washington office with Senator Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, according to WGN-TV. No other Republicans were reported … Continue reading