Chicago and downstate pols having been fighting over state money ever since the Windy City rose from the swamps along Lake Michigan. So regional funding squabbles are nothing new in the Illinois General Assembly. But to hear House Speaker Mike Madigan talk, one might think a bunch of downstate yokels are chowing down on feast […]
Illinois Review posted a story this weekend about Madigan’s pension mess. It concentrated on the bill allowing people to work briefly for the state, then work for a union, then collect huge state pensions based on their work for other organizations instead of the state. Madigan, of course, wrote the bill to benefit an […]
The County ballot for the November 6th, 2012 election has been released. There are 24 races on the ballot, most will have less depending on where you live. Of the 24 races, 7 have a choice of who to vote for. REAPEAT: 17 of the races give you NO choice of who to vote for. Bill Brady […]
On August 8th For The Good of Illinois sent the following email to subscribers. It is a story that should be broadcast ALL over Illinois! Businesses are leaving Illinois for states with friendlier business climates. Tax Hike Mike Frerichs is being challenged by John Bambenek for Illinois Senate. Christine Radogno, minority leader of the […]
by Diane Benjamin This is a teaser post – much more information will follow. The Illinois GOP – specifically Christine Radogno – is conducting a war on conservative candidates running for office in Illinois. She did the same thing during the primary a LOST BIG! Sorry Christine – conservatives are still on the ballot for […]
by Diane Benjamin Once again the Republican Party in Illinois shows ZERO leadership ability. The final session of the legislature was a circus created by Mike Madigan to pass whatever legislation he approved of, a lot of it created to benefit his law clients. See http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-madigan-medicaid-20120602,0,824489,full.story What did the Republicans do? Walk out? Refuse to […]
