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* Advocacy group seeks more Latino voters

* Former state official sent to prison - Helped three janitors pocket money they had not earned

* St. Clair County judge moves lawsuit against Lakin back to Madison County

* Lawsuit filings continue to fall in the Metro East

* Jury still out on Impact of Madison County Judicial Reforms

* Editorial: Legislature ought to renew cap on property tax hikes

* Demolition apology spurned: “I made a mess, and I intend to clean it up. Several things happened that were inexcusable, and it won’t happen again. We do not intend to trample on private property.”

* Blagojevich cuts back on celebration over swearing-in

* Teen Hero to be Recognized Again by Governor

* Governor to applaud local entities

* New Daily Direct Air Service from Springfield to DC

* State sues debt collection agency

* Local Rx import programs find fewer takers

* Post-Dispatch: Illinois Department of Transportation crews rolled into Maryville on Wednesday morning and immediately began working to clear the mounds of debris still present from the ice storm a month ago.

U46 in waiting game - Tests, report card: School officials say tardiness of results spur domino effect

* Stroger hires best friend’s wife - She will earn more than $126,000 in county job

* Moore says he’ll make cuts for county budget

* Sheriff Dart blasts budget cuts - Stroger mandate hit

“It would be the height of irresponsibility at this time in history for us to be cutting our Police Department,” Dart said. “It makes no sense.”

* US House GOP Barely Held 15 Seats

* With more scrutiny over capital punishment, death sentences fall to lowest level in 30 years

* Hastert leaves legacy to college

* Wheatonâ€™s Roskam sworn into office

* Hard work pays off for vets - New Wheaton shelter to open doors for homeless

* Replacement sought for state’s attorney - Knox County Board must fill position being vacated by Mangieri

* Friday Beer Blogging

* ArchPundit’s Wanker of the Day - Gilbert Jimenez

* Quote of the Day: “Ms. Pelosi is a huge Dead fan.”

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 5, 07 @ 4:51 am

Comments

Todd Stroger calls for 17% across the board budget cuts by Cook County departments and hires his best friend’s wife for big money. He has his own private elevator at the County Building.

Shocking!

Comment by Ravenswood Right Winger Friday, Jan 5, 07 @ 8:06 am
Can the plaintiffs get a fair trial in Madison County against Tom Lakin? The same guy who is alleged to threatened that he is “the judge, the sheriff, everything in Madison County”? The jury selection in that case will be a media spectacle.

Comment by Madison County Watcher Friday, Jan 5, 07 @ 9:18 am
I’m happy to hear that the vet shelter is ready to go. I have several friends on the board. There’s a real need for that kind of thing, even in DuPage County.

Comment by Bridget Dooley Friday, Jan 5, 07 @ 9:48 am
The time limit on the State Ethics test is a joke. Many people do the following, you log in, go get some coffee, answer a couple questions, then take some phone calls, repeat until done with test. It is not stupid to educate people on ethics, but this test does not do it. A third grader could finish the test in 10 minutes, the only reason it would take that long is the test writer’s use of trickly, double negative language. The test also uses ehtical situations that are very clear. Don’t take the limo ride and madonna tickets from the state vendor who has an unsigned contract on your desk awaiting approval. Duh. They don’t ask any questions that are fuzzy in any way.

Comment by Anon Friday, Jan 5, 07 @ 9:49 am
The elevator stunt has been revoked amid much embarrasment. The purchasing agent position had been vacant for months. Why fill it now? It looks like Boy Stroger is continuing his fathers nespotic ways. Cook County is a joke.

Comment by Milorad Friday, Jan 5, 07 @ 10:12 am