Press Releases/Announcements from local sources
West
Chicago Police Dept."National Night Out will be held at the West Chicago High School west parking lot from 6:00 PM through 8:30 PM on August 1st, 2006."
Cable
ComChannel 17
Throw another log on the fire... curl up on the bear skin rug and watch "Let It Snow" (a WCMS Concert and Cable Com exclusive) on Friday at 6PM. Does thinking snow make you a full 3 degrees cooler? I hope so.
“This is more of an event that brings people close to police officers and actually the city, the aldermen and city employees. I liked it,” he said. “We had good attendance last year, and we’re hoping for even better this year.”
Sen
Durbin“I am happy to see this long-overdue trade dispute resolved. Illinois farmers and businesses have borne significant losses in this trade war, and today’s announcement shows progress has been made,”
GovernorBlagojevich
“As the heat index hits dangerously high levels, we want to remind families throughout the state to take advantage of resources available through the Keep Cool Illinois campaign so they can stay safe and healthy during this intense and life threatening heat,”
“MAP Plus is the first grant program ever in Illinois specifically designed to help middle class families afford the high cost of college. Imagine if you’re a parent working hard, trying and struggling to afford to send your child to college. Five-hundred dollars a year makes a difference,”
City
of West ChicagoThe city website has not been updated ... but the PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at 7:00 p.m.includes:
- PC 06-38 – Andy Patel, Southwest corner of IL Route 38 and IL Route 59, Variances
- TCB Development, Crossings of DuPage Unit II, Minor Subdivision
- Dunkin Donuts, amendment to the final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Lot 9 in Franciscan Way Subdivision
"This month, West Chicago city leaders also endorsed plans for Cyber Continuity, a data storage firm, to erect a 62,000-square-foot facility at the park — the first development on the north side of Fabyan Parkway."
"Dudley D. Malone and his four children are giving the gift to honor his wife and their mother, Delores, who died last September of brain cancer."
"Tenison said the park has four buildings in progress or planned: the Pella location, Cyber Continuity, a 50,000-square-foot building that CenterPoint would build for multiple tenants and an Argonne National Laboratory research facility that’s awaiting final approval in Washington, D.C."
" Several years later, through his work as a bank examiner, Mr. Clifford helped set lending standards, which resulted in fair and legal lending policies for minorities and women, family members said. "He was proud of his career," said his daughter. "He was the right man at the right time to accomplish that kind of job.""
Sen
Durbin"U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Republican Minnesota senator Norm Coleman this week introduced The Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Act. The act would create a program encouraging low-income and community college students to spend part of their undergraduate careers studying in other countries, particularly Asian and developing nations."
"Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, said, “There used to be some unwritten rules when it came to foreign policy.” These divisions do not run across foreign policy."
Sen.
Obama"Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., the Senate's only black member and the son of a Kenyan father, plans to visit five African nations between Aug. 17 and Sept. 2 in what will be his first visit to the continent as a U.S. senator."
Rep
Hastert"As Media Matters for America has noted, members of the House Republican leadership joined almost all Democrats to defeat four amendments to the VRA renewal bill. All four were offered by Republicans, and three had the support of a majority of House Republicans."
[I find it to Denny's credit that the bucked his party and voted with the decent people of the US who want everyone's vote to count. - Bob]
"In addition, the bill reduces estate and gift tax rates for amounts up to $25 million (indexed for inflation) that will be subject to the 15 percent capital gains tax rate (set to increase to 20 percent in 2011 unless extended). Amounts above $25 million (indexed for inflation) or more will be subject to a reduced rate of tax of 30 percent that will be fully phased-in effective January 1, 2015."
" So the Republicans in the U.S. House stayed up until almost 2am tonight to give Paris Hilton some extra money (there's something funny about millions of dollars being showered on Paris Hilton in the dead of night, but I'll leave that joke for someone else to finish). How much extra money? Try a cool $91,089,200."
"Hayworth's request to Hastert surprised many members of Congress who were unaware that he knew how to write. A television sports babbler turned statesman, Hayworth's political career reached its perihelion several years ago when a poll named him one of the 10 dumbest members of Congress, a distinction he has worked hard to maintain, despite strong competition."
WegoWeb
Board of Education special meeting, and "Back to School" Coffee with the Superintendent...
"The music of De Ja Vu and free hot dogs and ice cream are staples of this year’s National Night Out, which will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot west of Community High School, Ann and Wood streets, West Chicago."
"As part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program, Ball will open the gates to its 7¨-acre private and experimental gardens on July 30. Visitors can consider the event a sneak preview of new plant varieties that won’t be on the market until 2007."
Sen
Durbin“Senator Simon had a vision -- to strengthen the role of the U.S. as a world leader by investing in the education of our young people. The international study abroad program we are introducing is based on his vision and advances his work."
Rep
HastertWhile the Republicans in Congress spend time fighting "Net Neutrality", the tech savvy blogger, Dennis Hastert, has not added a single item to his blog since May 26th. Is this related to his advocacy of a multi-tiered payment schedule?
GovernorBlagojevich
"In addition to the requirement that the government reimburse property owners for their relocation expenses and qualified legal fees, the new legislation also allows trial courts to reset the valuation date of the property if the trial begins more than two years after the filing. "
City
of West Chicago"West Chicago, Illinois - The City of West Chicago would like to recognize the community's servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other parts of the world, at the August 7th City Council meeting."
"The foundation — which is visiting several area airports on its “Wings of Freedom” tour — has an open invitation for surviving WASP members and has flown about 30 so far this year. The tour recently stopped at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago and the Waukegan Regional Airport."
Press
"The city of West Chicago will join neighborhoods nationwide in hosting Night Out from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the west parking lot of Community High School, 326 Joliet St."
"We tried to make it fun for the kids -to mix hard work and serious games with less intense activities such as blitz, bughouse and team chess. And, of course, a little physical activity to let the brain rest,"
"The auction is a great evening of food and fellowship. However, the overriding goal of the event is twofold. The proceeds from the auction will once again be split between the Academy Fund and the Zambia Project."
"Returning students who did not turn in completed registration forms last May should register at their neighborhood school beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1."
Around
and aboutCrown refuse bills, Scholarship Foundation "Concert in the Park", annual VFW Steak Fry, St. Andrew Lutheran Building Fund Benefit Dinner, Faith Community Church, Life Line Screening
Sen
Durbin
"This invasive species threatens both the native fish and natural wildlife of the lake and in turn, the economy of the entire Great Lakes region,”
"Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) not only supported all the applicable legislation and the letter, but was also rated as a leader in promoting animal welfare legislation. The Humane Society Legislative Fund gives him a score of 100+."
Sen.
Obama"All Americans deserve to know where their money is being spent. 'Googling' the government will not only help expose and eliminate waste, but dispel misconceptions about the scope of our commitments."
"As we move forward, I hope we can build on the success of this reauthorization effort and keep in our hearts the memory of those who sacrificed so much to fulfill the promise of American democracy."
Rep
Hastert"It is not a secret that terrorists and drug runners -who want to do us harm- are trying to find ways into our country and I believe we must first do everything we can to stop them."
" "I don't think they (the tax breaks) were ever in the pension bill," House Speaker Dennis Hastert, an Illinois Republican, told reporters in a Capitol Hill hallway. Hastert said he was aware senators in both parties were upset by the change announced a day earlier and acknowledged that, amid the wrangling, neither the pension bill nor the separate tax bill were ready to go to the House floor for votes."
"Hastert made clear he will refuse to open negotiations on any legalization program -- which House leaders deride as amnesty -- until U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada are under firmer control."
"Bring the whole family for a fun filled day of food, including a corn boil, inflatables, an aerial circus, and live music featuring Hi-Infidelity 3-5pm, Red Woody 6:15-9:30pm and the Brooze Brothers 10-12am."
"The West Chicago Park District is taking registration now for the Fall Dance recital season. We have dance classes for all ages. Call the park district office for more information at 231-9474."
"Thirty-five contestants competed for the opportunity to be one of eight finalist acts in each division. Below are the eight finalist acts in each division ... Deanne Capinpin of West Chicago, vocal solo..."
"Ann Margaret Horist saw the potential of mixing Miller Lite with mini-golf when, as manager of Brian’s Charhouse in West Chicago, she asked the Carol Stream Park District about hosting a fundraiser at Coyote Crossings. The benefit would help the West Chicago Fire Protection District raise money for local families displaced by fires."
"The second annual Boland Family Foundation Scholarship Golf Outing will be Aug. 25 at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club 2 in West Chicago."
"We Grow Dreams Inc., a non-profit organization created to provide training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will hold a garden party and silent auction from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6 in the Gardens at Ball, 622 Town Rd., West Chicago."
Sen.
Obama"What a trip like this does is it allows me to really target a wide range of issues that come up on the international stage and help Americans appreciate how much our fates are linked with the African continent,"
"“The House-passed lobbying and ethics reform bill includes a series of significant reforms meant to bring greater transparency and accountability to the congressional earmarking practice."
[Jefferson and the swarm of Republicans including DeLay, Cunningham, Ken Lay, Abramoff, Blackwell and Harris, are not accused and hounded because of a lack of laws ... but because of existing laws. Get this stuff into the courts, not congress. - Bob]
Rep
Hastert"A separate report by Vali Nasr, an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, has also discussed the continuing strength of the "foreign influence" in Iraq that Hastert sought to downplay."
[Includes video of Hastert on Fox News Sunday with Brit Hume. - Bob]
"Congressman J. Dennis Hastert on Thursday applauded plans by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide $7.6 million in emergency aid for the state of Illinois in its fight to eradicate the Emerald Ash Borer."
"Hastert advocates the shortsighted - and politically easy - enforcement-only approach to immigration reform. This tried-and-failed approach has enriched and emboldened smuggling operations without slowing illegal immigration."
"The House of Representatives will vote this week on legislation that combines a reduced estate tax with a measure renewing two-dozen expired breaks for business including a research credit, Speaker Dennis Hastert said."
GovernorBlagojevich
"As a pioneer of our state’s efforts to make sure people are treated fairly in the workplace, Judge Mikva’s talent, experience, commitment and leadership will build on the outstanding work J.B. Pritzker did and the Commission continues to do in protecting the civil rights of people across Illinois,”
Tammy Duckworth"The first winner is a $500,000 earmark added to the 2006 Transportation/Treasury/HUD Appropriations Bill (HR 3058) for the Sparta Teapot Museum in Sparta, North Carolina."
[see Sparta Teapot Museum for more info]
Illionois
Senators
"Finding cleaner ways to generate power using coal will help ensure our country’s energy security and address global warming."
“The Administration’s promised response on windmill construction is long overdue. It is time for a straight answer,”
Rep
Hastert"We’ve all seen the disturbing headlines about sex offenders and crimes against children. These crimes cannot persist. Protecting our children from Internet predators and child exploitation enterprises are just as high a priority as securing our border from terrorists."
[I have sought Hastert's help to protect kids (see www.dotkids.org ) and would still welcome it. - Bob]
John
Laesch(candidate for
US 14th)
"Laesch, among other Democrats, has criticized Hastert for scheduling hearings late enough that Congress won’t be able to reach resolution before the election. Further, Laesch chastised Hastert for not holding any in their home district. “I think it’s pretty pathetic that Mr. Hastert has not held a town hall or debate since 1996,” he said. "
GovernorBlagojevich
"We have the coal, the geology and the strong support on the federal, state and local level for bringing the world’s cleanest coal plant to Illinois. We are showing that Illinois coal can meet our future energy demands using cutting-edge technology that protects our environment and puts more people to work. For coal to be king again it has to be clean, which is why we are also offering the financial tools necessary to get this enormous public-private project off the ground here in Illinois,"
"After everything these people have gone through, we need to make sure that enough gasoline is available for people to go to work, go to school and go to the grocery store as they deal with cleaning up from the storms that hit them hard last week."
“Study after study and basic common sense tell us that giving kids the chance to start reading early and learning early is the single most important step we can take towards helping them become successful students."
Cable
ComChannel 17
Sorry that this is a day late. It was entirely my fault. - Bob
Sen
Durbin"Lautenberg and Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., led the fight to ban smoking in the Senate. The two senators were joined in the effort to ban the sale of tobacco products in the Senate by Democrats Tom Harkin of Iowa, Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts."
"His discharge papers listed all the medals he had supposedly earned, but we didn’t have them," Catherine Monti said. "So, I called (state) Senator Deanna Demuzio to see what she could do. She contacted (U.S.) Senator Dick Durbin, and boy, he went after them."
Rep
Hastert"Though Hastert said the House will not support Jefferson in an appeal of the order, Hastert said the House may separately challenge the order to voice its opposition to the congressional office search, which has prompted widespread separation of powers debate [JURIST report]."
"And what is that Constitutional division, Mr. Hastert, as it pertains to the Congressional offices of an indicted lawbreaker? Heck, the FBI, just to calm the waters, has instituted a "filtering team" to ensure only pertinent papers, etc. are seized. Unless you demand they do the same everywhere for everyone, this attempt is going to be seen by the public as another arrogant Congressional attempt at special treatment."
"Reps. Roy Blunt, R-Strafford, and Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, sold long-held property, including family farmland. Ron Gladney, who is married to Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, also sold property last year. Another Illinois lawmaker, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, has come under scrutiny for making an estimated $1.5 million profit on property near the site of a proposed highway. The deal has been criticized, in large part because Hastert helped secure more than $200 million for the highway before he and his partners sold the property."
GovernorBlagojevich
"Impaired drivers account for 45 percent of the fatalities on our roadways. This summit will give our police and traffic safety advocates – those on the front line of this battle – the chance to learn about and to implement new strategies to make roads safer.”
“If these lawyers are not there to audit the gift and estate tax returns, then a lot of taxes that should be paid will go uncollected, and that impacts every taxpayer who is paying their fair share.”
"The Special Olympics athlete from St. Charles and his team showed how it’s done at Saturday’s Plane Pull contest at the DuPage Airport in West Chicago."
"Simon’s great-uncle, who was a Lithuanian Jew, escaped Eastern European pogroms by emigrating to America in 1895. He set up a dry-goods store in West Chicago, saved up money, and sent for his three brothers."
"A young couple befriended a group of cats living along the railroad tracks in West Chicago, providing shelter, food, water and compassion and working with PAWS Chicago to make sure the cats were healthy and spayed or neutered."
Sen.
Obama"Obama chatted with volunteers as he helped work on one of the houses before heading to a meeting with some of the city's small business owners. He will be returning to New Orleans in a few weeks to deliver the keynote address at Xavier University's commencement ceremony."
Rep
Hastert"Hastert's trip comes at a time when House Republicans are working to highlight shortcomings in Senate-passed immigration legislation that largely follows a blueprint that President Bush favors."
"But there has to be a procedure for the Justice Department to come in and start just searching any congressman's office," he said. "We may take a fine line depending on how the negotiations are."
"It's mainly civilians who are suffering from the continuing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and the Islamic Hizbollah movement," says Radio Netherlands. Foreign online outlets seem more likely to run stories about specific incidents in which Lebanese non-combatants died."
Hastert
tours Mexican border, checks out troops "I've always said you need to build a fence on the border, and you need to have military," Hastert said. "There are places the military can help, especially the National Guard."
[Check out All Immigration Votes of Representative Dennis Hastert. I see a dependable vote FOR illegal employers. - Bob]
"Find out how during Herb-and-Lavender Afternoons today and Sunday at Kline Creek Farm on County Farm Road, just south of North Avenue in West Chicago. Demonstrations will be given on the hour from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m."
"The Illinois Department of Agriculture confirmed that the bug, which in the past two months has infested ash trees in Kane County and Wilmette in north suburban Cook County, was discovered at Lovelace Park by a park employee Thursday."
Sen
Durbin"Democrats claim the president is trying confuse voters before November's midterm elections. "They will not be easily confused," says Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. "They will not be deceived, and they will not forget.""
Sen.
Obama"Whoever was in charge of planning was so detached from the realities of inner city life in New Orleans ... that they couldn't conceive of the notion that they couldn't load up their SUV's, put $100 worth of gas in there, put some sparkling water and drive off to a hotel and check in with a credit card."
"Obama says that Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson exploit the gap by telling Evangelical Christians that Democrats disrespect their values and dislike their church, while suggesting that religious Americans are only concerned about gay marriage and abortion."
"Obama chastised fellow Democrats for failing to "acknowledge the power of faith in the lives of the American people" and insisted that the party compete for the support of religiously observant Americans. He also called for liberals to moderate their opposition to faith-based initiatives and to some expressions of religion in public life."
Rep
Hastert"Some Republican lawmakers want to punish The Times for recent news stories regarding government programs that monitor telephone calls and financial records in an effort to track suspected terrorists. Hinchey and five other members of New York's congressional delegation have written to House Speaker Dennis Hastert urging him to reject the request to rescind the newspaper's press passes."
"Bingaman was expecting to be one of the Senate's negotiators with the House, but talks haven't even started, because House Speaker Dennis Hastert has not named House members of the conference committee."
"But House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., and others weren't all that concerned about the tally. They just wanted to make sure they got everyone on the record in time for the upcoming elections. Republican leaders and their campaign advisers are hoping voters will head to the polls in November with notes on who backed the GOP's so-called values agenda and who did not."
GovernorBlagojevich
“Our state emergency personnel are continuing to work closely with county and local emergency service agencies around the clock in the Metro East area to help restore power and get things back to normal as soon as possible,”
City
of West Chicago
"The City of West Chicago will join neighborhoods nationwide in hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the West Chicago Community High School's west parking lot."
Rep.Randy Ramey“This is a great victory in preventing future identity theft from occurring in Illinois,” Ramey said. “We’re establishing guidelines about how state employees should properly handle and destroy sensitive personal information.”
“We can now stay one step ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting our communities and keeping track of dangerous predators,”
"The show is set to open today and runs through July 30, with Marge Elfstrom of West Chicago as Grace and Cindy Bolds of Wheaton as Gloria. Both have numerous experiences with Wheaton Drama."
“It’s really a good event to partner up with Community Days, and it’s an aviation event for a good cause,” he said. The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour will land at the airport Friday afternoon."
"As part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program, Ball will open the gates to its 7¨-acre private and experimental gardens on July 30. Visitors can consider the event a sneak preview of new plant varieties that won’t be on the market until 2007."
Sen
DurbinRep
Hastert"Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit the U.S. border at Yuma, Arizona, to get a first-hand look at our border security needs as well as how taxpayer border enforcement money is being spent. "
"The delegation is the first and only congressional delegation that has been cleared to go to Israel since the current conflict began."
“We have seen similar invasion in neighboring states and Canada, and it has resulted in the loss of more than 20 million trees,”
GovernorBlagojevich
Tammy Duckworth"The candidate, Tammy Duckworth, 38, is an Iraq-war veteran and double amputee. Her subject at the coffee this day is public funding for medical research using embryonic stem cells. She endorses it; her Republican rival, Peter Roskam, 44, has led the fight in the Illinois Senate against it."
“Clean water, clean air and healthier communities are goals shared by people across the Sixth Congressional district, regardless of their party affiliation,” Duckworth said. “Families in this district want leaders who will protect our air and water and fight for real energy independence."
City
of West Chicago"The West Chicago City Museum's newest exhibit, Immigration: Building a Community, has recently been enhanced thanks to a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council. The grant provided for the creation of exhibit text labels in Spanish, which are available in a portable notebook to Museum visitors. "
Merle
Berle
"After seven years as serving as chairman of the parade, sponsored by the Lions Club, Ward 5 Alderman Michael Kwasman said, "The parade this year was my last one." He certainly deserves the thanks of people in the community for the dedication of time that makes the parade a success and one of the highlights of Heritage Days, formerly Railroad Days."
Press
"Although it was extremely hot, they never lost their enthusiasm," said John Czech, chairman of the event. He said some $20,000 was raised to help in the battle to beat cancer. "
"We had a good crowd view the artwork and 500 persons cast a ballot," said Fredericka Howard, chairman of the Cultural Arts Commission. "There were 85 pieces of artwork by 66 local artists. All three of the winners in the amateur category were first time entrants."
"The staff of the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives will be available to provide information and answer the public's questions or concerns involving the federal government."
"That's the message the media has been sending about the emerald ash borer since it was found last month in Kane County. Then on July 13, the Illinois Department of Agriculture sent out a press release confirming another infestation was discovered in Wilmette. However, the media should also add, "But don't panic." Although the emerald ash borer is a serious pest, Illinois has weathered others like the Asian longhorn beetle and the gypsy moth."
Sen
Durbin"The legislation included $46.227 million for the construction of a new federal courthouse in Rockford. Additionally, $40 million was included to expand the CTA's Ravenswood Brown Line, and $6 million for bus replacement and bus facilities."
Sen.
Obama"The true danger of America's dependence on foreign oil is best explained not by politicians or energy experts here in the United States, but by our enemies abroad," said Obama. "'[Oil] is the umbilical cord and lifeline of the crusader community.' These are the words of Al Qaeda."
"I've often thought about the people on the Edmund Pettus Bridge that day. Not only John Lewis and Hosea Williams leading the march, but the hundreds of everyday Americans who left their homes and their churches to join it. Blacks and whites, teenagers and children, teachers and bankers and shopkeepers - a beloved community of God's children ready to stand for freedom."
"The bill, spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., escalates the political pressure on automakers, which have fought any proposal to set targets for fuel economy improvements."
"You don't just talk the talk, but you also walk the walk," Obama said. "Ultimately laws are only as good as the people who are enforcing them."
Rep
Hastert"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones affected by this tragedy."
"It is true that House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., spared Bush the need for some vetoes with his ridiculous policy to block any votes on legislation that wasn't supported by a majority of House Republicans. (Hastert waived that rule to allow the stem-cell bill to pass the House last year.) "
"House Speaker Dennis Hastert sensed correctly that it would not look good for the GOP in this election year for the chamber to scuttle a law that has protected the rights of minority voters for the past quarter century - even though that is precisely what many Republican lawmakers wanted to do."
Appleton Post Crescent - WI
"Just months after Hastert pushed through the legislation to build that road access, he and his partners sold their property for $5 million, giving Hastert a $1.8 million profit."
Laesch challenges Hastert to debate on immigration
"As the election quickly approaches, you are protecting a Republican
majority from casting a deciding vote and hiding behind pending 'hearings,'"
Laesch wrote. "I think that you are simply trying to delay this issue beyond
the 2006 mid-term election."
John
Laesch(candidate for
US 14th)
"It has come to my attention that you have purposely delayed a House/Senate joint compromise session that would hammer out details for a comprehensive immigration reform bill. "
Hastert's
Campaign Office"Open Secrets does not list Ball Seed nor Ball Publishing as a leading campaign donor in his 2004 effort which (according to a Congresspedia listing spent about $5 Million."
Tammy Duckworth
"Clearly, this will be a tight race and it's obvious that Tammy will have the resources she needs for this campaign. People look at the way things are going with the economy, the war in Iraq, high gas prices, the deficit and the environment and know that it's time for a change,"
GovernorBlagojevich
“President Bush’s action yesterday was a clear indication that stem cell research will get no support from Washington as long as he occupies the White House. And the Illinois General Assembly has yet to back a plan that would provide significant, ongoing support for stem cell research."
"Illinois soldiers, sailors and marines who are sent to protect our country deserve our support and help when they return. They certainly should not have to worry about losing their health insurance because they were called to active duty."
"The Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with Madison and St. Clair County and Granite City Emergency Services and Disaster agencies and the local Red Cross, has established cooling centers in the Metro East area due to the extreme heat and loss of power."
"The community group presented a $5,449 check to West Chicago police this week for the scholarship fund created in honor of the fallen officer. The bulk of the money was raised during a speed-pitch game at the Heritage Days festival and from donations by city and county officials."
"Party boxes can be dropped off at the HSP center, 1425 S. Neltnor Blvd. in West Chicago. For more information, call 630-231-1542 or visit www.humanitarianservice.org."
"The state Agriculture Department says the quarantined area encompasses a three and a-half mile radius of the yard where the bug was first detected last month -- just east of Lily Lake in the Windings subdivision."
Sen
Durbin"“We honored the legacy of our civil rights heroes by extending the provisions of the Voting Rights Act that were set to expire in 2007."
“President Bush’s first veto makes him the first president in the history of the United States to restrict medical research and the efforts of science to reduce suffering from disease and disability."
“These funds will help keep jobs at the arsenal and help the arsenal continue its work supporting our nation’s armed forces.”
"$30 million for operating and maintaining C9C aircraft and preparing for C40 aircraft that are scheduled to be delivered to Scott Air Force Base beginning in 2007."
Rep
Hastert
ElementaryDistrict 33
"Returning students who did not turn in completed registration forms last May should register at their neighborhood school beginning August 1, 2006. Students new to District #33 may register at their neighborhood school Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm after August 1."
City
of West Chicago"The 2006 Mobile Office tour of Congressman J. Dennis Hastert will arrive in West Chicago on Friday, July 21st from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the College of DuPage (West Chicago Campus) located at 930 East Roosevelt Road. "
"Bonjean wouldn't speculate as to whether the decision to keep Hastert in the hospital for four days was related to the speaker having Type 2 diabetes, which requires him to take daily insulin injections and can make common infections more serious if left untreated."
"The Energy Department is seeking bids for a $1.58 billion contract to operate and maintain Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for five years beginning next year."
"Both the Carol Stream village board and the city of West Chicago approved joint agreements shifting a boundary plan slightly west of the road, which borders portions of the western edge of Carol Stream."
"In the hope of getting drivers to slow down on one of the busiest roads in DuPage County, nine police agencies cracked down on a 17-mile stretch of Illinois Highway 64, issuing 265 citations in four hours--108 for speeding"
"They also set the stage for a 51-square-mile quarantine area in central Kane County to be designated ground zero in a regional, multimillion-dollar assault on the insect."
Rep
Hastert
"While the vote was 236-187 (an eight vote increase from 2004 vote,) it did not have enough support from 159 Democrats to clear the requirement that a constitutional amendment pass with two-thirds vote."
"Opponents, including 27 Republicans, argued that the measure was meaningless - the Senate rejected the amendment last month, effectively killing it for this session of Congress - as well as unneeded and mean-spirited."
John
Laesch(candidate for
US 14th)
"Our first poll was conducted days after it was revealed that Dennis Hastert made $2 Million from a $207 Million highway earmark. Hastert who normally finishes each election year with 70-75% would only receive 55% of the vote if the election were held today."
GovernorBlagojevich
"When there’s an accident and one driver isn’t insured, responsible drivers who do have insurance can end up bearing the brunt of the costs. It’s not fair to penalize drivers who do the right thing, and this new law makes it clear – if you don’t have insurance, don’t get behind the wheel,"
"Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, in an Op-Ed blaming "conspiracy mongers" for "attempting to scare and mislead young Americans," insisted that "the idea of reinstating the draft has never been debated, endorsed, discussed, theorized, pondered or even whispered by anyone in the Bush administration." That assertion is demonstrably false. According to an internal Selective Service memo made