“Budget day is like Groundhog Day in Cook County,” Commissioner Mike Quigley says. “Every day is the same day over and over again.” No kidding. I’m not sure how guys like… more →
Division Streetwrote 6 days ago: It’s hard to follow-up a year like 2008. After all, election years like that can bring out th … more →
wrote 4 weeks ago: The entire universe is pretty much aware that when it comes to Chicago, there is a distance between … more →
wrote 1 month ago: For the third time (let’s hope it’s a charm), the Cook County Board of Commissioners has … more →
wrote 1 month ago: DEPAUL | ‘He’s not in tune, he’s not interested in what you’re saying’ Chicago Sun-Times November 16 … more →
wrote 2 months ago: (Chicago, IL) — October 30, 2009. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz today zinged Met … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Comptroller Dan Hynes (Chicago, IL) — October 21, 2009. From the Illinois 2010 candidate and c … more →
wrote 2 months ago: It’s been a whirlwind year for county’s independent health system board of directors. Fr … more →
wrote 2 months ago: The Cook County Health and Hospitals System board of directors is set to introduce to the public a p … more →
wrote 2 months ago: State Rep. Mark Walker (Springfield, IL) — October 14, 2009. The Illinois House today voted 95 … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Jay Paul Deratany (left), Greg Jarvis, Governor Pat Quinn, other guests. (Chicago, IL) — Octob … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Today, the North Shore Exponent is happy to hear that there are people calling out County Board Chai … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday, Scott Walker the Milwaukee County Executive motivated people who are fed up with the Milw … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Update: In order to distance this commentary from all those “patriots” who are overjoyed … more →
wrote 3 months ago: Cook County Health and Hospitals System board members gave their one-year report the county board fi … more →
wrote 3 months ago: On Public Affairs. In July. Just found it on the YouTubes. Todd Stroger talks about the county healt … more →
wrote 3 months ago: A new column at Strike-the-Root: There is a crisis of confidence in America’s political leadership, … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Vastly undertrained and abusive correctional officers need federal oversight and indictments. FBI an … more →
wrote 5 months ago: July 22, 2009 Mayor Daley is not interested in talking about the decriminalization of marijuana. MAY … more →
wrote 5 months ago: July 21, 2009 IL Senate approves medical marijuana — goes to House Cook County board voted to decrim … more →