Morning shorts
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 - Posted by Rich Miller * I knew this would happen sooner or later. “A Web site that compares Democratic Ald. Todd Stroger to the nerdy TV character “Urkel” and calls him “Toddler,” among other insults, is drawing fire from black leaders who say it’s racist and secretly being run by Republican operatives.” * Topinka’s assault-weapon comment called flippant - news conference is planned for today * Rutherford cites “pattern of impropriety” in White office * ” House Speaker Dennis Hastert is hopeful that the recent sentencing of former Gov. George Ryan in a corruption scandal will not derail Illinois Republicans.” [Video at the page.] * Madigan: End Ryan’s pension Ryan, however, would be entitled to a “timely refund” of $235,500 withdrawn from his state and Kankakee County paychecks over 36 years in public service, Madigan concluded. Still, that’s far less than the $16,420 a month the 72-year-old Republican is getting now. * Topinka backs new bridge * Roskam gets Cabinet-level support - Commerce secretary stumps for hopeful * Dan Webb named chairman of Winston & Strawn * Dean. Emanuel Reach Deal * McPier posts record operating profit last year * IHSA sticks with 4 classes
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- Tom - Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 8:18 am:
Comparing him to another african american is racist? Boy, that card gets played way too often.
That Dean/Rahm deal is bad news for the 6th/8th Districts here…bad news for the GOP that is.
- fedup dem - Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 1:23 pm:
I feel it is inappropriate to use “Urkel” in describing Todd Stroger, as that could affect the economic value of that character to the actor who portrayed him (who, I believe has not had great success in the acting field since that program was cancelled).
- One Man Can Make A Difference - Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 3:50 pm:
Lisa Madigan’s opinion on Ryan-
It is the duty of the Attorney General to issue such an opinion, however, if Attorney General Madigan is under investigation by the federal gov’t, which the U.S Attorney’s June 20, 2006 letter illudes, this opinion could be void!
A convicted criminal cannot be legally judged in anyway by the states’chief legal officer if she is under federal investigation!
- Randy Alesia - Thursday, Sep 14, 06 @ 6:33 am:
Also check out more of Peraicas views and thoughts at TonyPeraica.com I think you will change your mind about Tony…I did
- Disgrunteld Peraica supporter - Thursday, Sep 14, 06 @ 6:43 am:
Also I think it is very imature of a certin Peraica employee to allow some of his friends(other supporters)to put nasty things on Todd Stroger.com It is racisit and childish and I hope that stroger will do something about it.I mean Tony lied on the News and said he knows nothing about it….So I belive that Peraica is running scared.Now also has Village of River Grove trustee Raymond Bernero supporting himnow for sure Peraica will be fingerd as in on county coruptionHey water boy go back to the stevens click brad is looking for you Ray Hes thristy.Peraica has his own water boy and dont need you