While I listened, I didn’t focus too much attention to the “State of the Union” address tonight - what could President George W. Bush possibly say at this point? During his speech I mused aloud that Bush will go down in history as the “disaster president” - meaning it a number of ways.
One person overhearing […]
Citizen Action Illinois sent out a press release today with primary election endorsements it made on Saturday. The organization is the largest consumer watchdog group in Illinois, and helps set a progressive agenda in state and national politics. I’ve listed all their endorsements below - but here are a few readers of my […]
This week we feature coffees - it’s always good to be awake on your date!
Friday, Feb 3
7 - 9 PM -> Alexi Giannoulias for State Treasurer fundraiser at the Cubby Bear near Wrigley Field. $35 gets you cocktails, appetizers and a night to treasure! You can get coffee after the fundraiser.
Saturday, Feb 4
3 - […]
[HRC reminds me that I somehow didn’t publicly post this. It doesn’t happen often, but on occasion something doesn’t get out of draft form that needs a bit of tweaking and should go out - and that’s what happened here. Thanks for reminding me.]
From Democrat Ruben Zamora’s campaign:
“There will be a congressional primary […]
Debra Shore alerted me to the good news that Democracy for America (DFA) endorsed her campaign for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) today. Debra’s a tremendously qualified candidate that deserves the endorsement - and on a personal note it made my day.
Debra expressed “immense gratitude” about the endorsement […]
GOP State Representative and State Senate hopeful Randy Hultgren was pressing the flesh at Naperville’s 5th Ave train station today - and he was paying for free coffee at Harry’s food truck to keep the morning commuters awake. I introduced myself and asked if he had any comments for the blog about the issues […]
[Update: Apologies (sincere) to michael in chicago for butchering his handle in the original post - I’ve corrected it below.]]
I’m at home today with my sick daughter who’s napping now - so I’ve refined a response to comments by CyberDem and more directly So-Called “Austin Mayor” and given it’s length am posting it here:
Hi […]
Rob Bisceglie’s campaign announced tonight that it has received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL- CIO for Rob’s strong positions supporting working men and women in Illinois. Bisceglie’s been busy the last month, hitting the phones seeking support and the money he needs to wage a serious campaign for State Representative in the 45 […]
[Steve Aldrich sent me this one - thanks Steve!]
Tomorrow Batavia resident and community activist Annie Collins will announce her candidacy for Kane County Clerk in a press conference at 10:00 AM on the steps of the Old Geneva Courthouse (100 S. 3rd St. Geneva) surrounded by supporters including Batavia Mayor Jeffrey Schielke, Kane County Board […]
Indian Prairie District 204 boundaries continued to be discussed by the school board with tremendous resident interest and involvement. According to the Daily Herald last night’s meeting attracted over 700 people - 121 of whom signed up to speak. The board will meet again at 7:30 PM Wednesday, Jan 25 in Neuqua Valley […]
