AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) is endorsing Dillard in the GOP primary. AFSCME is the third government sector union who has done so. IEA and the IFT were the other 2 and they are all putting cash into the Dillard coffers. The Hinsdale Republican hopes the union backing will bolster his […]
Willard Helander Statement on Jeri Atleson running for Lake County Treasurer
March 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Willard Helander, Lake County Clerk statement on Jeri Atleson running for Lake County Treasurer “I’m convinced Illinois needs fresh faces to take us in a better direction. Jeri Atleson IS that professional. She is bright, hardworking and a CPA! The Treasurer balances every fund with the Clerk’s office, prints bills, collects and makes distributions. Jeri’s […]
Illinois Republican Renaissance PAC Announces 2014 Primary Endorsements
March 3, 2014 by 4 Comments
Illinois Republican Renaissance PAC Announces it’s 2014 Primary Endorsements. Senate District 24 Chris Nybo v. Dennis Reboletti A one-term State Rep., Chris Nybo has shown he’s not afraid to make the tough calls. He is an independent thinker and isn’t part of the GOP establishment that has for decades, gone along to get along in […]
Crain’s endorsement: Rauner offers best chance of change in Illinois
March 1, 2014 by 4 Comments
At the same time, Springfield has become so ossified that an endorsement of any gubernatorial candidate with a deep track record in the capital is tantamount to endorsing the status quo. For these reasons — and more — Crain’s supports business exec and first-time political candidate Bruce Rauner in the Republican gubernatorial primary on March 18. Mr. […]
Libertyville Township Republicans Endorsements
January 11, 2014 by 3 Comments
The Libertyville Township Republicans held their endorsement session today. Candidates must receive 60% of the vote. They endorsed the following: Jeri Atleson - Lake County Treasurer Bob Grogan - Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford - Illinois Governor There were no endorsements for the US Senate race between Jim Oberweis and Doug Truax.
Bruce Rauner for Governor
October 23, 2013 by 43 Comments
I have already written about how Kirk Dillard was funded by, and supported the teachers unions who have caused our massive financial crisis; how we cannot afford Dan Rutherford; and how Bill Brady cannot handle the state’s fiscal problems. It is now time to discuss my views on Bruce Rauner. I have known Bruce Rauner […]
Vote ‘no’ on tax referendum
November 2, 2012 by 2 Comments
Letter to the Editor, originally published in SaukValley.com: A few facts to consider before you vote for the sales tax referendum. We currently pay $1 in sales tax (6.75 percent) for every $14.85 we spend. If the referendum passes, we will pay $1.15 for sales tax (7.75 percent) for every $14.85 that we spend. The […]
A Vote for a Democrat is a Vote for Michael Madigan
October 26, 2012 by 4 Comments
By John Kass, Chicago Tribune Change in Madiganistan starts at homeOnly voting down would-be House Democrats statewide can wrest Illinois from the clutches of Boss Madigan Kass once again lays out the argument that voting for ANY Democrat is a vote for Michael Madigan and his continued failed policies that are destroying the once great […]
Op-Ed By Lake County Circuit Court Clerk Sally Coffelt
October 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
WAUKEGAN, IL – The following is an op-ed by outgoing Lake County Circuit Court Clerk, Sally Coffelt. “I’ve been honored and humbled to be your Lake County Circuit Clerk for the last 8 terms, but in 2011 I made the decision not to run again and instead retire at the end of this term. Since the […]
Editorial: Rauner is the change agent in the GOP field
Tribune editorial board “In 2013, annual average unemployment rates declined in 43 states and the District of Columbia, rose in two states, and were unchanged in five states.” — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Feb. 28, 2014. Nobody who lives here can be surprised that moribund Illinois is one of this nation’s Wrong-Way Two. ————————————————————————- Enough. […]