Calling former Governor Bruce Rauner “hypocritical” for vetoing the township abolition bill, State Senator Terry Link,also Chairman of the Lake County Democratic Party, says the bill will pass again and be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill had two … Continue reading
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Here’s a report from Anita Bedell of Illinois Church Action on Alcoholism and Addiction: The House Executive Committee heard testimony on SB 7 at noon on Memorial Day. ILCAAAP was the first to speak in opposing the 548 page massive gambling expansion bill … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Passes McSweeney’s Township Consolidation Bill Springfield, IL – Yesterday the Illinois House overwhelmingly approved State Rep. David McSweeney’s (R-Barrington Hills) measure to allow voters in McHenry County new pathways to eliminate … Continue reading
Here’s a bill sponsored by Lake County’s State Senator Terry Link that, if enacted, will probably lead to a scandal or two: Senate Bill 374 Amends the Township Code. Provides that any purchase of equipment by a township from a … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois Boaters Association: War on Illinois Boaters Continues… Senators Link & Morrison Propose Legislation to Dissolve the Fox Waterway Agency Two Lake County Illinois Senators, Terry Link of Waukegan and Julie Morrison of Deerfield have sponsored a … Continue reading
The bill that State Rep. Mike Tryon passed to set State standards for re-cycling plastic bags got vetoed by Governor Pat Quinn over the weekend. The report of the veto, a wish-fulfillment of 13-year old Abby Goldberg of Lake Zurich, … Continue reading
Round Lake Area News reports that the Lake County Democrats candidate for Circuit Clerk, Cynthia Pruim Haran, dropped out of the race. Did that discourage the Democrats across the county line? Nooo. They nominated a new candidatenamed Rupam Davé and … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune wrote an editorial on Tuesday that took State Rep. Mike Tryon and State Senator Terry Link to the wood shed. Criticized as excessive regulation was their plan to cut down on plastic bag waste. But it “heaps … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog noted that State Rep. Jack Franks’ bill was “headline” bill, that is one, that was put up to garner local press, but never intended to be enacted. In fact, I quoted a state legislator close to … Continue reading
The unions decided to keep their benefits. That was more important than letting the commuters ride the CTA. And the personal grief of Democratic Party Lieutenant Governor Scott Lee Cohen’s son was more important that the doomsday for CTA strap … Continue reading
Wednesday night Lake County Democratic Party Chairman and State Senator Terry Link went courting McHenry County Democratic Party Chairman and McHenry County Board member Kathy Bergan Schmidt Wednesday night at the McHenry County Farm Bureau building. Before the above photo, … Continue reading
And here’s the press release inviting you to come: Lt. Gov Hopeful Terry Link to Speak to Democrats State Senator Terry Link (D-30), a candidate for Lt. Governor will be a featured guest at the September meeting of the Democratic … Continue reading
Yesterday I wrote more stories about Springfield than I ever have before in one day. I covered Mike Tryon’s campaign sign bill, Jack Franks’ recall constitutional amendment and the John Cullerton/James Meeks’ 67% income tax hike/ services sales tax imposition … Continue reading
A 50% income tax hike was not high enough. Slot machines in every convenience store and tavern wouldn’t tempt enough people. Senate Democrats caved into the Rev. and Senator James Meeks’ goal and voted 31-27-1 to raise income tax rates … Continue reading
26th District Democratic Party State Senate candidate Bill Gentes, Round Lake Mayor, obviously hopes his fund raiser tonight will raise big bucks. The notes he sent out by email follows: Don’t Forget –Bill Gentes’ Event Tuesday Night! Join Us For … Continue reading
26th District Democratic Party State Senate candidate Bill Gentes, Round Lake Mayor, obviously hopes his fund raiser tonight will raise big bucks. The notes he sent out by email follows: Don’t Forget –Bill Gentes’ Event Tuesday Night! Join Us For … Continue reading
Round tabling. The practice of people sitting around a table signing names on petitions from a phone book or other source. Technique for lazy or disparate politicians to get enough signatures to get on the ballot. Around McHenry County, people … Continue reading
Round tabling. The practice of people sitting around a table signing names on petitions from a phone book or other source. Technique for lazy or disparate politicians to get enough signatures to get on the ballot. Around McHenry County, people … Continue reading