We’re a year away from the 2018 Illinois primary gubernatorial race with several potential Democratic candidates considering running, including billionaire J.B. Pritzker. One name rings out among the pack whose family is a great part of our American political history. Chris Kennedy, the eighth child of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, is a long-time Illinois resident […]
On Monday, Governor Bruce Rauner joined Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, Leader Jim Durkin and local officials to urge the General Assembly to take action on a resolution that would allow IDOT to address chronic congestion by adding managed lanes to Interstate 55. In order to keep the project on track as a […]
Black Caucus Chair Ald. Sawyer: Vallas “grossly unqualified” WHO: Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, City Council Black Caucus Chair Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6), Ald. Greg Mitchell (7), Ald. David Moore (17), Ald. Howard Brookins (21), Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele WHAT: Press conference to annouce opposition to appointment of Paul Vallas as president of Chicago […]
CPS and Gov. Rauner: The Challenges Continues to Grow Who knew a 23-year-old rap artist from the South Side community of Chatham would shine attention on the budgetary problems that plague our public-school system in Chicago? After receiving a congratulatory tweet from Gov. Bruce Rauner for winning three Grammy awards, Chancellor Bennett, aka Chance the […]
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the 2017 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service. “This year’s Order of Lincoln recipients are an outstanding group of individuals and exemplify President Lincoln’s relentless and passionate spirit for public service,” Rauner said. “They have positively impacted their communities in numerous ways, and […]
Collins Votes to Override Rauner Budget Vetoes, Pay State Workers, Fund Essential Services SPRINGFIELD – Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins, one of our fierce defendants of…
