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* 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Ryan, however, would be entitled to a “timely refund” of $235,500 withdrawn from his state and Kankakee County paychecks over 36 years in public service, Madigan concluded.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.

Ryan plans to dispute Madigan’s ruling if the General Assembly Retirement System agrees with it, said former Gov. Jim Thompson, a Ryan lawyer.

Ryan’s convictions, Thompson said, are linked only to Ryan’s service as secretary of state and governor, and therefore Ryan should be allowed to keep pension money he earned as a state legislator and lieutenant governor.

* 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

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 8:03 am

Comments

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.

Comment by Tom Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 8:18 am
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).

Comment by fedup dem Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 1:23 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 govâ€™t, which the U.S Attorneyâ€™s June 20, 2006 letter illudes, this opinion could be void!

A convicted criminal cannot be legally judged in anyway by the statesâ€™chief legal officer if she is under federal investigation!

Comment by One Man Can Make A Difference Wednesday, Sep 13, 06 @ 3:50 pm
Also check out more of Peraicas views and thoughts at TonyPeraica.com I think you will change your mind about Tony…I did

Comment by Randy Alesia Thursday, Sep 14, 06 @ 6:33 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

Comment by Disgrunteld Peraica supporter Thursday, Sep 14, 06 @ 6:43 am