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Update as Illinois General Assembly Adjourns
2008-06-07 00:05:00 The 95th Illinois General Assembly adjourned last weekend. Unless it is called back by Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) for a Special Session, we do not anticipate any legislative threats to our Right to Keep and Bear Arms until Veto Session in November.
By: Gun News
Can a State Constitutional Convention Save the Illinois Pension System?
2008-06-06 15:45:00 One of the chief arguments against a constitutional convention is that “they” will take away the pensions. In fact, there are some proponents (chiefly business groups) that advocate scrapping the pension system because it is a large part of the state’s debt. To be fair, in about 10 years, the state’s pension obligations ...
Chicago, ILLINOIS - $25000 Co-Op Commission/$70000 Price Reduction! - 53500
2008-06-05 00:00:00 Elegant 4 Bdrm Colonial W/TOP-OF-THE LINE Finishes Thru-Out! New Brick Home w/Three Full Floors of Living Space! 3.5 BATHS Featuring Italian Porcelain Tile. Main Level Has 9 Ceilings Open Floor Plan Oak Hw Flrs 42 Maple Cabinets 1-1/4 Granite Counter Tops & Kitchen Aid SS Appliances. 2ND Level Master Bdrm has Bath w/Jacuzzi. Lower Level Incl 10 Ceilings Family Rm Bdrm & Bath. Attached 1.5 Car Garage. $25000. Co-Op Commission to Selling Office with Accepted Offer by June 17 2008 ...
Illinois Fighting Illini Rock Box Watch/Accessory Set - Fashion and Quality
2008-06-04 22:10:00 This accessory set from Shell Creations is your one stop shop for your favorite NCAA team. Stock up with this 3-pack accessory box. Each set includes1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
ILLINOIS MAYOR POSTS ANTI-PFLEGER SIGN
2008-06-04 15:04:00 Village of Crestwood Mayor Robert Stranczek is speaking out against controversial St. Sabina priest Michael Pfleger, and doing so in an interesting way. Despite the fact that the southwest suburb is miles from St. Sabina’s, Stranczek had the sign outside Crestwood’s town hall changed to read, “Cardinal George Excommunicate Father Pfleger.” Stranczek said that as ...
Barack Obama: ?I will be the Democratic nominee?
2008-06-04 05:33:00 Well, Barack Obama has given a speech, claiming victory as the Democratic nominee. Well, I’ve got news Barack, it really “isn’t over until the lady in the pants suit says so.” Why? Because the lady has a whole host of hit men who have done some pretty good work before (ok, maybe they did work for her ...
Illinois names top 10 QBs of all time
2008-06-04 03:05:00 One of the honors that is bestowed upon a player is when they are named to their college’s “best ever” team. In an effort to reward these historic players, Illinois will be having the ten best at every position in parallel with its “Renaissance” celebration with the new and improved Memorial Stadium in attendance at ...
Illinois names top 10 QBs of all time
2008-06-04 03:05:00 One of the honors that is bestowed upon a player is when they are named to their college’s “best ever” team. In an effort to reward these historic players, Illinois will be having the ten best at every position in parallel with its “Renaissance” celebration with the new and improved Memorial Stadium in attendance at ...
Disturbing Trends Of Illinois Foreclosures
2008-06-04 00:00:00 Heightened foreclosure activity in Illinois has been disturbing the residents of the state. From Chicago to Cook County to Kane County, the number of foreclosed homes has been increasing at a faster rate than expected. So much so that Chicago?s foreclosure rate has achieved one of the top five ranks ...
How Peak Oil-Ready Is Your City?
2008-06-03 20:00:00 Why have gas prices risen to nearly $4 a gallon (or more) in the U.S.? Is it oil speculation? Rising demand? Or the first signs of peak oil? Whatever the cause (and there’s good reason to blame...
By: Green Options
Althoff gets 2nd place in state
2008-06-02 23:57:00 Althoff , my alma mater, got 2nd place in girls soccer at state. Congratulations on a great season. Crusaders' celebration: Althoff soccer team honored Members of the Althoff Girls' Soccer team cheer as they ride a fire engine down East...
By: Stix Blog
Althoff gets 2nd place in state
2008-06-02 23:15:00 Althoff , my alma mater, got 2nd place in girls soccer at state. Congratulationson a great season. Crusaders' celebration: Althoff soccer team honored Members of the Althoff Girls' Soccer team cheer as they ride a fire engine down East Main...
By: Stix Blog
Republican Illinois State Rep Bob Biggins Busted for DUI
2008-06-01 21:35:00 May 25, 2008 - Springfield, Illinois. This next story is really infuriating. Politicians that are involved in creating our laws simply should not break them. A Republican state representative from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Tractor Mayhem Lands Scott Price in Knox County Jail
2008-06-01 21:24:00 May 23, 2008 - Galesburg, Illinois. Gregory Lewis was minding his own business in town when all of a sudden a tractor smashed into his SUV. To his astonishment the tractor did not stop, and Lewis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Illinois Deserves Better ? Vote YES on IL Con Con
2008-06-01 00:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Say yes to the Illinois Constitutional Convention. To help learn about the reasons and issues, a new book has been released by Bruno Behrend and John Bambenek called “Illinois Deserves Better.” Here is what the website has to say: It?s finally ready, and we hope that you will buy a copy. You CAN?T wait ...
By: Publius Forum
Urgent Action Needed to Protect Our Rights in Illinois!
2008-05-29 13:28:00 On Wednesday, May 28, the Illinois House of Representatives Executive Committee voted to amend House Bill 2760 to include a lost or stolen firearm clause. Under this new amendment, anyone with a valid Firearms Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card who is either the victim of a crime where a lawfully owned firearm is stolen, or ...
By: Gun News
Wanna ?Save the Earth,? Illinois? Well PAY UP!
2008-05-29 00:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston The Senate’s most influential global warming bill is the Lieberman-Warner global climate change bill, a bill that claims to combat so-called global warming. Well, it won’t do much for global warming (in fact, nothing man can do can either cause or stop climate change) but it WILL cost each and every person ...
By: Publius Forum
Illinois Community CU - 4.00% Share CD
2008-05-27 23:28:00 Illinois Community Credit Union is offering 4.00% apy on a 60 month share certificate. The minimum deposit requirement for this certificate is $1,000, $500 for account holders under 20. The credit union also offers a .10% rate bonus for active ICCU Checking or Visa account holders. Field of membership in Illinois Community Credit Union is extended ...
By: The Piggy Banker
Listen To It: The Audacity of Hope by Barack ?Hussein? Obama
2008-05-23 08:00:00 Coming soon to a town near you. The Audacity of Hope by Barack “Hussein” Obama. Beware - you have been warned. Listen and learn, but be fore warned this will not only anger you. It will make you sick! Obama served in the Illinois state senate from 1997 to 2004 and was ...
A & P Technicians - Elliott Aviation - 2nd Shift - Moline, Illinois
2008-05-23 01:24:00 We are looking for qualified A & P Technicians. $5000.00 Signing Bonus!!!
By: JetEmployment
Illinois to use Highway Radar Speed Cameras to write Tickets in Constructio
2008-05-23 00:00:00 This is some very disturbing news. The state of Illinois will be deploying radar and speed cameras all across the state in July to record photos and track speeds of cars going over the speed limit in construction zones and work zones on the highways and tollways. The first ticket will be for $300.00 fine ...
Illinois Accidentally Places 3,000 Innocent People on Child Abuser Registry
2008-05-21 21:33:00 “What is the attitude of the DCFS when confronted with over 3,000 mistakes they made? Spokesman Kendall Marlowe ‘acknowledged that mistakes are made, but he said the vast majority of people?were placed there properly? he declined further comment.’ “The DCFS chief administrative law judge Meryl Paniak said, ‘A lot of what happens at these hearings is ...
Teachers Union Sues Illinois School for ?Bad Air Quality?
2008-05-21 00:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Proving once again that we live in an overly litigious society, a teachers union in Belleville, Illinois has decided that instead of working through the regular channels to fix classrooms and to eliminate mold and dampness caused by building maintenance troubles, they had to stampede straight for the courts to get it ...
By: Publius Forum
Owens-Illinois (OI): Gains in glass
2008-05-20 07:00:00 "Glass is more eco-friendly than other materials, a benefit to Owens-Illinois (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=oi) (NYSE: OI (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=oi)), the world’s largest glass container supplier," says Vahan Janjigian (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2032) in The Forbes Growth Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2032). "The company's bottles are used for beer, wine, liquor, tea, juice, food, and pharmaceuticals. Major customers include Anheuser-Busch, SAB Miller, Molson Coors, Diageo, PepsiCo, H.J. Heinz, and Heineken. "Glass containers offer several advantages over alternatives such as aluminum and plastic. They preserve purity and flavor, they are infinitely recyclable, and there is no shortage of raw materials. "Glass is also cost-efficient for the customer, which is particularly important in developing countries where containers are often reused and refilled 30-50 times before being...
Illinois can vote for con-con in November
2008-05-20 00:00:00 -By Phil Kadner, Southtown Star Voters who want an opportunity to recall elected officials will get a chance to voice their anger in November. Every 20 years, Illinois is required to ask voters if they want to hold a constitutional convention, and this is one of those years. A recall amendment to the Illinois Constitution was killed in ...
By: Publius Forum
Illinois needs carry law
2008-05-19 23:31:00 Forty-eight states allow people to carry concealed weapons under certain circumstances. Only Illinois and Wisconsin do not.
By: Gun News
Voter ID shot shotdown by Democrats
2008-05-19 15:59:00 AH yes, of course it would make it harder for the Democrats to vote in more than one precinct, or tohave the dead and dogs voting. Anyone in their right mind should not be against someone showng an ID to...
By: Stix Blog
Need Help With Illinois E and O Insurance
2008-05-17 19:08:00 In the course of teaching Illinois real estate classes dealing with risk reduction and broker management, we strongly reccommend that the broker obtain error and omissions Insurance. I don't currently practice as a broker so I don't have experience with companies who provide this service. I have been asked for reccommendation and would like to be able to help my students. I would like to build a list of at least 3 good reputable E and O companies that I could refer to my students. Can anyone reccommend some good Illinois E and O Insurance Companies in the Chicagoland area. Your help is greatly appreciated. Mike Fair, Director Illinois Academy of Real Estate
Dry and Thirsty? No Great Lakes Water for You!
2008-05-15 22:03:00 A Great Lakes compact that would prevent the region’s water from being siphoned off into the thirsty Southwest and other dry parts of the country is a little closer to taking effect, now that...
By: Green Options
Athlon tabs Illinois football as #16 preseason
2008-05-15 04:40:00 Last season, Illinois’ football team went back into a territory that it hadn’t been to since the turn of the century: the BCS. Sure, they got smacked around by USC, but no one in their right mind thought that the match up was even to begin with: the Illini got a little bit too ...
Athlon tabs Illinois football as #16 preseason
2008-05-15 04:40:00 Last season, Illinois’ football team went back into a territory that it hadn’t been to since the turn of the century: the BCS. Sure, they got smacked around by USC, but no one in their right mind thought that the match up was even to begin with: the Illini got a little bit too ...
Help the Environment, Land in Jail?
2008-05-14 18:24:00 Could you be breaking the law by brewing your own biodiesel for your car? You might not be aware that the feds and some states might require you to pay taxes for your grease-based fuel, as a retired...
By: Green Options
Guide to Choosing Illinois Auto Insurance Coverage
2008-05-14 03:07:00 In today's litigious society, it is often a good idea to carry more auto insurance than the minimums the law mandates. Almost every state requires some sort of minimum coverage to be held by motor vehicle owners. Sadly, in many cases, these standards barely provide enough to cover minor injuries and damage, let alone major medical expenses or vehicle repairs. Therefore, if you are more than just the occasional driver, and you can afford it, it is probably in your best interest to go with the industry recommended coverage amounts. Not only will they provide better coverage, but they will also offer peace of mind.In the state of Illinois, minimum coverage amounts are only 20/40/15. This means a driver is covered up to $20,000 for bodily injury, $40,000 for physical damage, and $15,000 for liability, as compared to 100/300/100 as recommended by industry standards and consumer groups. If you've ever gone to the hospital for any type of operation or even just a check-up, you know how q...
Chicago?s Rate of Delinquent Mortgages Growing
2008-05-13 17:42:00 If you need proof that foreclosure homes are going to keep increasing in Chicago, just look at the numbers for 60-day mortgage delinquencies. Six major counties that make up the Chicago metropolitan area are experiencing not only rising foreclosure rates, but also rising rates in late mortgage payments that have gone unpaid for more than ...
Illinois man reclaims stationary bike world record - The Associated Press
2008-05-13 06:40:00 Illinois man reclaims stationary bike world recordThe Associated Press - 26 minutes agoNAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) ? A suburban Chicago man has reclaimed the Guinness world record for time spent on a stationary bicycle. George Hood's time isn't ...
Kyoto in My Own Backyard
2008-05-10 04:13:00 Why did more than 300 people spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon inside the first LEED-certified house of worship in the United States last week? Most likely because they want to help pass on lovely...
By: Green Options
Illinois brothers tune up a 100 mpge Prius
2008-05-09 22:26:00 Whether contemplating the possibility of a Lexus Prius or dreaming up a Prius convertible, people sure do like to tinker with Toyota's halo car. Of course, for many, the reason to mess with the hybrid is to squeeze more miles per gallon out of the car.According to CBS Chicago, two brothers from Du Page county, Illinois - Chris and Andrew Ewert - have modified a Prius to get 100 mpge (the "e" here being very undefined in the original source), simply by adding more batteries (battery type? also undefined) and a charger to the stock model. While techy details are not forthcoming about this particular PHEV conversion, at least one message comes through nicely: "My brother and I built this, and car companies should be able to do it, too," Chris said.If you'd like to see some technical information on how a Prius conversion looks like, check out what Kim Adelman is doing.[Source: CBS Chicago]
Darin Opel Lands One BIG Fish
2008-05-09 01:38:00 I think I have only ran one previous post in regards to fishing. That post featured a world record Blue Catfish caught quite awhile ago. Darin Opel, a 40 year old fisherman from Worden, Illinois has recently landed himself a monster, as well… That monster happens to be a 92 Pound Carp the Illinois ...
By: The Adventurist
The Reuse People: Salvaging Building ?Waste?
2008-05-08 08:00:00 Every now and again, something really cool crosses my desk, and I think, “Wow, that’s really cool!” Just such an occasion happened this week, when a friend who works in PR sent over...
By: Green Options
Cresthill?s lack of government
2008-05-07 16:57:00 At one point during the May 5th City Council meeting, I found myself thinking that maybe I had been too harsh on Mayor Churnovic in the past and that perhaps he did deserve some praise. This came after he had spoken on the successful efforts to keep Statesville open, his trip to the Philippines, and ...
What a crock $5,000
2008-05-06 17:46:00 MANHATTAN, IL — In an effort to stimulate the local economy, encourage commercial retail development and create construction jobs for the trades who live in town, the Manhattan Village Board has approved a new Economic Stimulus Program. “The page that I see offered is a backdoor scam that later will cost the purchasers a higher ...
Lockport whats the hold up..Or is it $$$$
2008-05-05 20:29:00 Well Lockport is at it again holding up progress, while people need jobs. Is there any wonder why lock port wants to hold up buisness, could it be they are looking for there usual hand outs to local political pockets. see: Lockport
Sufjan Stevens [The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras from the Illinois Album]
2008-05-05 09:25:00 Audio CD (July 11, 2006)Original Release Date: July 11, 20061. The Avalanche2. Dear Mr. Supercomputer3. Adlai Stevenson4. The Vivian Girls Are Visited In the Night by Saint Dargarius and his Squadron of Benevolent Butterflies5. Chicago (acoustic version)6. The Henney Buggy Band7. Saul Bellow8. Carlyle Lake9. Springfield, or Bobby Got a Shadfly Caught in his Hair10. ...
Illinois man orders custom beer-can coffin
(AP)
2008-05-05 05:13:00 AP - Bill Bramanti will love Pabst Blue Ribbon eternally, and he's got the custom-made beer-can casket to prove it.
Ozinga where are you?.11th Congressional District
2008-05-03 18:14:00 Ready-mix concrete magnate Republican Marty Ozinga III, 58 will be running for the 11th Congressional District. ?Surprised? I?m not, Ozinga who has given to Weller, Baldermann and other Republicans, also made a $1,000 donation to Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. in 2001. His family, likewise, has donated to politicians from both parties, including the 1998 ...
Illinois: Anti-Gun Bill Heads to Full Senate!
2008-05-03 01:10:00 On Thursday May 1, The Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 5191.
By: Gun News
Il Senate nixes recall vote
2008-05-02 15:23:00 The Illinois Senate has nixed the recall bill that has been going thru the Illinois Legislature. This would give voice to the people of the state the option if the peasants in Illinois think that their elected officials are not...
By: Stix Blog
Did Illinois State Police murder a corrections officer?
2008-05-01 18:38:00 R.I.P. Lernard "Sandy" GrigsbyPolice said Grigsby, 48 struck a sergeant in the head, then attacked the trooper. He then tried to grab the sergeant's weapon, and the sergeant fired twice, authorities said, hitting Grigsby in the abdomen. In an employee dormitory at Stateville Correctional Center?Troopers were responding to a domestic disturbance in the dormitory. When a sergeant and a trooper found the woman who had made the complaint, Grigsby allegedly attacked the officers.Lernard's nephew, MN Vikings DE Otis Grigsby isn't buying it. The Chicago Trib can't seem to find anything substantive to say... So Grigsby has taken his story to the public via YouTube.read more | digg story
Still Shaking
2008-05-01 18:28:00 I did not feel this aftershock, but we gotour 28th aftershock waly this morning. Southern IL delivers another aftershock ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 05/01/2008 A 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook southern Illinois early today. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake at...
By: Stix Blog
How stupid is are the Politicians you decide?
2008-04-30 17:46:00 Recently I heard about Joliet and will county wanting people that do what I call junking to obtain a permit to recycle used steel and other materials. How stupid is this, how dumb can the board and council members be that are going along with this ludicrous idea. I occasionally do scrapping myself to make some ... |
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