Category Archives: Counties

Republican Senate Candidate John Bambenek Comments on Pension Reform Vote

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the campaign of John Bambenek for State Senate (52nd District)… Frerichs Votes “No” on State Constitutional Amendment CHAMPAIGN, IL (May 3, 2012) —Republican candidate for State Senate, John Bambenek, today commented on the State Senate’s vote today on House … Continue reading →

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Cook County Board of Review Update‏

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the office of Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak… What’s new at the Board of Review On April 24th the Board of Review closed its 2011 assessment appeal review year. This was the earliest closing in recent … Continue reading →

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New Cook County Property Tax Informational Website

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider… Cook County has recently unveiled a new property tax website. This website allows you to learn more about your property taxes, as well as review history of appeals and exemptions. It is a … Continue reading →

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Abortion is the Only Issue for Dee Beaubien’s ‘Independent’ Run for State House

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston The race for the 52nd District State House seat just got another entrant. The wife of deceased State Rep. Mark Beaubien has officially announced her bid as an “independent” for the seat her husband held and … Continue reading →

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Chicago Republicans Oppose Infrastructure Trust

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the Chicago Republican Party… Chicago — The Chicago Republican Party issued the following statement on the proposed Chicago Infrastructure Trust: Mayor Emanuel’s attempt to ram the Infrastructure Trust through the City Council today is an abuse of power. It … Continue reading →

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Lennie Jarratt Statement on Grayslake District 46 Ethics Findings Turned Over to State’s Attorney

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

(Round Lake, IL – March 19, 2011) Lennie Jarratt statement on Grayslake District 46 School Board sending ethics findings to the Lake County State’s Attorney for investigation. On Wednesday night the Grayslake District 46 School Board voted 5-2 to send … Continue reading →

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New GOP Chairman Del Mar: Typical Chicago Joke on GOP or Promising Newcomer?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston The Cook County GOP has a new Chairman. This week the Cook County GOP committeemen got together and by a slim margin voted in a young, virtual newcomer as their GOP Chairman. Aaron Del Mar, 34, … Continue reading →

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Aaron Del Mar Elected Chairman of Cook County Republicans

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

From the Chicago Republican Party… CHICAGO, IL – Last night Cook County Republicans selected Palatine Township Republican Committeeman Aaron Del Mar to lead the Cook County Republican Party. “I’m so thankful for the support I received from Committeemen throughout the … Continue reading →

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McLean County Republicans Host 13th District Candidate Forum

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Jon Zahm (Note: Original post can be seen at http://illinois13.com/) A good sized crowd of over 150 Republicans, activists, and media attended a forum hosted by the McLean County Republican Central Committee, and its Chairman John W. Parrott, Jr., … Continue reading →

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Criminal That Survived 10 Previous Shootings Killed by Homeowner During B&E

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Warner Todd Huston

-By Warner Todd Huston As Fred Witzell says, this is the feels good story of the day. Apparently a violent criminal that may have survived as many as 10 other shooting incidents was killed by an Engelwood homeowner as the … Continue reading →

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