A bill that has already passed the Illinois House (HB3769) is now in the IL Senate. It seeks to make the requesting of FOIA (Freedom of Information) more cumbersome for the requestor. Here is the overview from the Citizen Advocacy Center: The voluminous request provisions: May be utilized by the public body if more than […]
Is Jim Durkin Aiding Amanda Mancke’s Campaign?
March 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Amanda Mancke, running against Mark Batinick in the 97th House race to replace Tom Cross just filed an A-1. This A-1 shows Ryan Donahue being paid $5,000 by Personal PAC. Personal PAC is run by the radical pro-abortion gay activist Terry Cosgrove. How is this payment related to Republican House Minority Leader Jim Durkin? Well, […]
Daily Herald Endorses Tom Cross for Treasurer
February 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Daily Herald reasoning in choosing Tom Cross over CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner Bob Grogan: Cross would take a different approach. He believes the state treasurer could do more to influence the legislative leaders and the governor to pass and sign a balanced budget. Given his previous leadership role in the House, that may […]
Schaumburg Township Endorsements
January 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
Schaumburg Township Republican Organization held it’s endorsement session tonight. Below are the results: Race Endorsement Percentage Governor Bruce Rauner > 60% US Senate Jim Oberweis > 60% Treasurer No Endorsement 8th Congressional Larry Kaifesh > 60% 13th Sub Circuit Gary Seyring Unanimous
New Trier Republicans Endorse Rauner, Truax, Cross
January 25, 2014 by 5 Comments
The New Trier Republican Organization, the Republican Club of Evanston, and the Northfield Township Republican Organization endorsed the following candidates today: Governor - Bruce Rauner - 80.3% US Senate - Doug Truax - 71.2% Treasurer - Tom Cross - 60% The following were endorsed in non contested races: Bob Dold for 10th Congressional District Paul Schimpf for […]
Radical Pro-Abortion Left Wing Activist Terry Cosgrove Joins the IEA and GOP Leader Durkin to Support Candidate Amanda Mancke
January 23, 2014 by 7 Comments
Radical pro-abortion left wing activist Terry Cosgrove has joined with the IEA and GOP Leader Durkin in support of Amanda Mancke who is running against Mark Batinick in the 97th House seat to replace Tom Cross. See donation below from Cosgrove run Personal PAC. It also shows a small donation from IPACE (IEA Political PAC). Illinois Review reported […]
Amanda Mancke Wants to Raise Your Taxes
January 15, 2014 by 10 Comments
Amanda Mancke is running against Mark Batinick in the 97th State Representative seat, vacated by Tom Cross’ run for State Treasurer. Mancke had been endorsed by the IEA (Illinois Education Association), the largest lobbyist in the state. “As a lifelong educator and IEA member, I am honored to have the support of the Illinois Education […]
PTRO Endorsements
November 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
PTRO (Palatine Township Republican Organization) held their endorsement session last night. To be endorsed, a candidate had to receive 60% of the vote. PTRO Endorsements Governor: Bruce Rauner 65% US Senate: Doug Truax 64% 13th Judicial Sub-Circuit: John Curry 79% 8th District: Larry Kaifish 83% Final voting results Governor Bill Brady 4% Kirk Dillard 11% […]
Same-Sex Marriage Passes in Illinois House
November 5, 2013 by 3 Comments
SB-10 was voted on today and passed by the House of Representatives. The final vote was 61 Yes, 54 No and 2 Present. The following Republicans who voted for the bill are Tom Cross, Ron Sandack and Ed Sullivan. Two Democrats voted Present, they were Rita Mayfield and Derrick Smith.
