Showing posts with label Illinois Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illinois Politics. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ILLINOIS POLITICS
This 'commentary' in today's Chicago Sun-Times, regarding the State's early release program, not only sets the record straight on the FACTS, but also provides a glaring example of how the 'MainStreamMedia' simply regurgitates what is fed them. A must read: link here!
Friday, May 14, 2010
ROGERS PARK COFFEE PARTY MEET-UP WITH CONGRESSWOMAN JAN SCHAKOWSKY
You are invited an evening of questions and discussion
with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Join us (a coalition of the Rogers Park, Edgewater, and Evanston Coffee Parties) this Sunday when we meet with our 9th Congressional District Representative Jan Schakowsky at the North Shore Baptist Church in Edgewater.
Sun, May 16, 4pm – 6pm
North Shore Baptist Church,
5244 N Lakewood Ave., Chicago IL
5244 N Lakewood Ave., Chicago IL
(just 3 blocks west of the CTA's Berwyn "L" Station.)
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE'S 'CLOUT STREET' BLOG....
May 12, 2010
Posted by David Heinzmann at 8:10 a.m.
Weeks ago, when it became clear pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen was going to attempt to run for governor, sources familiar with his campaign said the only hold up was a search for a running mate. Last week, when Cohen finally announced his intentions to run, he invited members of the public to apply for the privilege of running with him.
Now, Cohen is picking one of his own campaign workers, 35-year-old Baxter Swilley, to be his lieutenant governor candidate. He plans to announce the decision this morning at a church on the West Side.
Swilley, a native Chicagoan, was Cohen's first choice all along, campaign spokesman John Davis said. "He was the first person Scott asked, but Baxter wanted to take a couple of weeks to think about it and when he did, he decided to come along," Davis said.
Swilley helped run Cohen's successful primary campaign for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination. He was in Cohen's inner circle as the novice candidate's suprise victory imploded just days after the Feb. 2 primary when the news media uncovered troubling details of Cohen's personal life and business dealings.
Cohen is not assured a spot on the ballot. He needs to gather 25,000 signatures for ballot petitions by June 21.
Posted at 08:09:47 AM in 2010 Illinois election, 2010 Illinois Governor's race
ROGERS PARK ACTIVIST TO RUN FOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Pawnbroker Cohen picks campaign aide as running mate....... Posted by David Heinzmann at 8:10 a.m.
Weeks ago, when it became clear pawnbroker Scott Lee Cohen was going to attempt to run for governor, sources familiar with his campaign said the only hold up was a search for a running mate. Last week, when Cohen finally announced his intentions to run, he invited members of the public to apply for the privilege of running with him.
Now, Cohen is picking one of his own campaign workers, 35-year-old Baxter Swilley, to be his lieutenant governor candidate. He plans to announce the decision this morning at a church on the West Side.
Swilley, a native Chicagoan, was Cohen's first choice all along, campaign spokesman John Davis said. "He was the first person Scott asked, but Baxter wanted to take a couple of weeks to think about it and when he did, he decided to come along," Davis said.
Swilley helped run Cohen's successful primary campaign for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination. He was in Cohen's inner circle as the novice candidate's suprise victory imploded just days after the Feb. 2 primary when the news media uncovered troubling details of Cohen's personal life and business dealings.
Cohen is not assured a spot on the ballot. He needs to gather 25,000 signatures for ballot petitions by June 21.
Posted at 08:09:47 AM in 2010 Illinois election, 2010 Illinois Governor's race
Saturday, January 30, 2010
RALLY & KICKOFF FOR TOM TRESSER, GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE FOR COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT
Are you fed up with the same old tired politics of the establishment political parties? If so, you might want to consider an alternative:
The Green Party!
Tom Tresser, a real friend of Rogers Park, is running for Cook County Board Preident on the Green Party Ticket. Tom is kicking off his campaign today.
From Tom Tresser:
"I want to invite you to attend my launch party and official campaign kick off event on Saturday, January 30 at 11:30am. This is going to a people-powered campaign and WE NEED YOU to participate!
I'll will lay out the reasons why I'm running and we'll hear from other Green Party leaders. You will have the opportunity to find out how you can take part in this historic campaign. It's important to us that you have a role in the campaign - we want to hear about your own ideas for improving the county. Additionally, you will meet other activists, organizers and like-minded individuals.
The event is being held on Saturday, January 30 at 11:30am at Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson, Chicago. We will be providing pizza, refreshments and entertainment.
Let's work together to take back Cook County government and bring world-class service to the people of Cook County.
See you there!"
Tom Tresser
www.tom2010.us
tom@tom2010.us
The Green Party!
Tom Tresser, a real friend of Rogers Park, is running for Cook County Board Preident on the Green Party Ticket. Tom is kicking off his campaign today.
From Tom Tresser:
"I want to invite you to attend my launch party and official campaign kick off event on Saturday, January 30 at 11:30am. This is going to a people-powered campaign and WE NEED YOU to participate!
I'll will lay out the reasons why I'm running and we'll hear from other Green Party leaders. You will have the opportunity to find out how you can take part in this historic campaign. It's important to us that you have a role in the campaign - we want to hear about your own ideas for improving the county. Additionally, you will meet other activists, organizers and like-minded individuals.
The event is being held on Saturday, January 30 at 11:30am at Jaks Tap, 901 W. Jackson, Chicago. We will be providing pizza, refreshments and entertainment.
Let's work together to take back Cook County government and bring world-class service to the people of Cook County.
See you there!"
Tom Tresser
www.tom2010.us
tom@tom2010.us
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Monday, November 30, 2009
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT........
Transparency in Action
How a bill intended to expand the state Freedom of Information Act was bastardized to expand the mayor's shadow budget.....
How a bill intended to expand the state Freedom of Information Act was bastardized to expand the mayor's shadow budget.....
Friday, May 08, 2009
SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN REFORMING ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT & POLITICS: HERE'S HOW TO DO IT NOW!
E-Mail from the Illinois Reform Commission:
On April 28, 2009, the Illinois Reform Commission issued its 100-day Report, calling for ethics reform in six key areas. The report can be found at www.reformillinoisnow.org, the same place where you added your voice to the work of the Illinois Reform Commission. Will you give the same call for reform to your legislators? WE SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT REFORM AS OUTLINED BY THE ILLINOIS REFORM COMMISSION THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.As a citizen interested in reform, won't you join us in calling for that reform now? The nation is watching Illinois to determine how we will respond to the corruption and scandal that has been the state's legacy.
Please call your legislator, as urged by the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune. See Give your Illinois legislators an earful on ethics reform - Chicago Sun-Times, May 6, 2008 and Give lawmakers your ultimatum. And do it now. - Chicago Tribune, May 3, 2009.
PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL THE LEADERSHIP OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TELL THEM --- "We support major reform being enacted now, as called for by the Illinois Reform Commission. It can't wait!"
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago): mmadigan@hds.ilga.gov , 300 Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-5350.
House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego): tom@tomcross.com, 316 Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-1331.
Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago): john@senatorcullerton.com, 327 Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-2728.
Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont): cradogno@sbcglobal.net, 309-A Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-9407.
You can also find your legislators at the Illinois State Board of Elections website. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND BE INSPIRED! BE ACTIVE! THE TIME FOR REFORM IS NOW!
Sincerely,
Illinois Reform Commission
Patrick Collins, Chair
On April 28, 2009, the Illinois Reform Commission issued its 100-day Report, calling for ethics reform in six key areas. The report can be found at www.reformillinoisnow.org, the same place where you added your voice to the work of the Illinois Reform Commission. Will you give the same call for reform to your legislators? WE SUPPORT SIGNIFICANT REFORM AS OUTLINED BY THE ILLINOIS REFORM COMMISSION THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.As a citizen interested in reform, won't you join us in calling for that reform now? The nation is watching Illinois to determine how we will respond to the corruption and scandal that has been the state's legacy.
Please call your legislator, as urged by the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune. See Give your Illinois legislators an earful on ethics reform - Chicago Sun-Times, May 6, 2008 and Give lawmakers your ultimatum. And do it now. - Chicago Tribune, May 3, 2009.
PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL THE LEADERSHIP OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TELL THEM --- "We support major reform being enacted now, as called for by the Illinois Reform Commission. It can't wait!"
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago): mmadigan@hds.ilga.gov , 300 Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-5350.
House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego): tom@tomcross.com, 316 Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-1331.
Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago): john@senatorcullerton.com, 327 Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-2728.
Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont): cradogno@sbcglobal.net, 309-A Capitol Bldg., Springfield, IL 62706, telephone 217-782-9407.
You can also find your legislators at the Illinois State Board of Elections website. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND BE INSPIRED! BE ACTIVE! THE TIME FOR REFORM IS NOW!
Sincerely,
Illinois Reform Commission
Patrick Collins, Chair
Saturday, April 04, 2009
CHANGE ILLINOIS RALLY
Had Enough of Illinois Politics?
Join CHANGE Illinois at a
Rally at the Thompson Center,
Thursday April 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Join your friends and neighbors to call for
good government, ethics reform and
campaign finance reform!
Free Bus sponsored by AARP IL leaving the Gateway Plaza outside of the closed Hollywood Video store at 8:15 a.m.
Will be back to Gateway by 12:00 noon.
Call Terri TODAY at 312-458-3610
First RSVP, FIRST RIDE!!
RALLY against Political Corruption in Illinois! Tell Your Lawmakers:
YOU ARE A SPECIAL INTEREST, TOO!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO GET INVOLVED! SIGN THE PETITION!
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform is a non-partisan public interest group that conducts research and advocates reforms to promote public participation in government, address the role of money in politics and encourage integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.
Our steering committee is composed of a diverse group of civic, business, labor, political, and religious leaders from across Illinois, and was chaired by the late Senator Paul Simon. Ross Harano is now the Chairman of the Board.
Sign the Petition for Change in Illinois Government:
Click here to sign!
ICPR's Director is Cindi Canary.
David Morrison is the Assistant Director.
Margo Alpert is the Judicial Project Manager.
ICPR's administrative assistant is Nelly Viramontes.
Kent Redfield is director of the Sunshine Project database featured on ICPR's website.
Brian Buckman works as a consultant to ICPR as the IT Manager.
Our steering committee is composed of a diverse group of civic, business, labor, political, and religious leaders from across Illinois, and was chaired by the late Senator Paul Simon. Ross Harano is now the Chairman of the Board.
Sign the Petition for Change in Illinois Government:
Click here to sign!
ICPR's Director is Cindi Canary.
David Morrison is the Assistant Director.
Margo Alpert is the Judicial Project Manager.
ICPR's administrative assistant is Nelly Viramontes.
Kent Redfield is director of the Sunshine Project database featured on ICPR's website.
Brian Buckman works as a consultant to ICPR as the IT Manager.
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform
325 W. Huron, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 335-1767 (312) 335-1067 (fax)
http://www.ilcampaign.org/
Saturday, February 14, 2009
MUST READ-BREAKING NEWS
Burris confirms request for Blagojevich donation
February 14, 2009 9:27 AM
February 14, 2009 9:27 AM
U.S. Senator Roland Burris has disclosed for the first time that he was asked for up to $10,000 in campaign donations by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother before he was appointed to the Senate seat by Blagojevich, according to a published report.
Burris didn't make the donation, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site today. Illinois' junior senator gave the newspaper a copy of a sworn statement about the campaign cash solicitation, which he previously had sent to the head of the Illinois House impeachment committee.
Burris, a Democrat, told the newspaper he sent the affidavit, dated Feb. 5, to Democratic Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie when he realized his testimony before the committee she headed wasn't complete.
"There were several facts that I was not given the opportunity to make during my testimony," Burris said. "I voluntarily submitted an affidavit so everything was transparent."
Currie, reached by The Associated Press on Saturday, said she's received Burris' statement but hasn't had time to compare it to his testimony.
Burris said he had three discussions with the ex-governor's brother, Robert Blagojevich, who led the Friends of Blagojevich campaign fund. The conversations took place after Burris expressed interest in the Senate seat to several Blagojevich associates.
Burris said he rejected the requests for money and "made it unequivocally clear ... that it would be inappropriate and pose a major conflict because I was interested in the Senate vacancy."
GOP state Senate Leader Christine Radogno said Burris should have disclosed the Blagojevich campaign solicitations earlier, both to the state impeachment committee and to the U.S. Senate.
"If it turns out this was some sort of attempt to avoid this coming out as part of the appointment process, then he doesn't deserve to be senator," Radogno told the Sun-Times. "I think the whole thing stinks to high heaven." Burris was appointed to the Senate in December by fellow Democrat Blagojevich, who was removed from office soon afterward. Burris filled the vacancy created by Barack Obama's move to the White House.
-- Associated Press
Burris didn't make the donation, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on its Web site today. Illinois' junior senator gave the newspaper a copy of a sworn statement about the campaign cash solicitation, which he previously had sent to the head of the Illinois House impeachment committee.
Burris, a Democrat, told the newspaper he sent the affidavit, dated Feb. 5, to Democratic Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie when he realized his testimony before the committee she headed wasn't complete.
"There were several facts that I was not given the opportunity to make during my testimony," Burris said. "I voluntarily submitted an affidavit so everything was transparent."
Currie, reached by The Associated Press on Saturday, said she's received Burris' statement but hasn't had time to compare it to his testimony.
Burris said he had three discussions with the ex-governor's brother, Robert Blagojevich, who led the Friends of Blagojevich campaign fund. The conversations took place after Burris expressed interest in the Senate seat to several Blagojevich associates.
Burris said he rejected the requests for money and "made it unequivocally clear ... that it would be inappropriate and pose a major conflict because I was interested in the Senate vacancy."
GOP state Senate Leader Christine Radogno said Burris should have disclosed the Blagojevich campaign solicitations earlier, both to the state impeachment committee and to the U.S. Senate.
"If it turns out this was some sort of attempt to avoid this coming out as part of the appointment process, then he doesn't deserve to be senator," Radogno told the Sun-Times. "I think the whole thing stinks to high heaven." Burris was appointed to the Senate in December by fellow Democrat Blagojevich, who was removed from office soon afterward. Burris filled the vacancy created by Barack Obama's move to the White House.
-- Associated Press
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
MUST READ
'Blago' is not going to go quietly, he knows where the 'bodies' are buried. We can only hope that he can take all the corrupt politicians down with him, democrats and republicans alike! Read what 'Blago' had to say on WLS radio this morning. If you prefer, download and listen to the audio here.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
BREAKING NEWS--BLOGO OUT, QUINN IN!
Illinois Senate votes to remove Rod Blagojevich from office. It's official! Link here for breaking story. Pat Quinn, now Governor.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
NEW BASIC ELEMENT DISCOVERED
Lawrence Livermore Laboratories has discovered the heaviest, densest element yet known to science.
The new element, Governmentium (symbol=Gv), has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.
Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A tiny amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second, to take from 4 days to 4 years to complete.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2 to 6 years. It does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.
This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as critical morass.
When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium (symbol=Ad), a large element that radiates just as much energy as Governmentium, since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.
Friday, January 09, 2009
MUST READ
Is it any wonder that Chicago is selling off/leasing assets, cutting and eliminating city services and our property taxes are increasing in an out of control manner? Oh well, what's $153,000,000.00? Besides, as the Mayor says, "It's not my/our fault."
Thursday, January 08, 2009
MUST READ
This article in today's Chicago Sun Times, is a glaring example as to how things work in Chicago and Illinois, to the detriment and at the expense of the average citizen. It's got it all: a well connected non-profit religious organization, favored friends and developers as well as the wife of Blago. (Reportedly, Patti 'Bleepin' Blago, got her job with the Chicago Christian Industrial League thru recommendations from Gery Chico, Daley's former Chief of Staff and Fred Lebed, a business partner of Roland 'Tombstone' Burris, who is on the CCIL Board of Directors.) It's unbelievable, outrageous and unfortunately never ending and it's all 'on the back' of the taxpayer. This way of doing business, coupled with our wasteful, over sized, bloated City, County and State bureaucracies , is why 'it is what it is'! Boy, do the 'people' need to wake up!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
MUST READ
More details on the connection between Blagojevich, Jesse Jackson, Jr. and Chicago's Indian Community and the money 'Blago' talked about receiving in exchange for the appointment for Obama's vacant Senate seat. Read it here!
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