Government & Politics

Illinois Energy Association: “Illinois Commerce Commission Overstepped its Authority” — Undermining Energy Legislature

Mon Jun 4, 2012 09:15 am Cardinal News

The Illinois Energy Association (IEA), the trade association representing the state’s investor-owned electricity and natural gas utilities, issued a statement on May 31, 2012 contending that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) overstepped its authority in […]

Cook County Property Tax Second Installment Earliest in Decades: Due August 1, 2012

Sun Jun 3, 2012 09:01 am Cardinal News

Cook County property taxes are expected to arrive about July 1, 2012 — the earliest in decades, but actually on time for the date designated by state legislature. That’s good news for taxing agencies, but […]

Unveiling the Official President George W. Bush Portrait May 31, 2012

Thu May 31, 2012 11:59 pm Cardinal News

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush for the unveiling of their official portraits. May 31, 2012. 20240105-1435future facebook … GET ALERTS on […]

House Speaker Michael Madigan Agrees to Back Off on Shifting Pension Cost to Local School Boards

Thu May 31, 2012 07:48 am Cardinal News

Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan backed off his demand that suburban and Downstate school districts pay more toward teacher retirement. Madigan says he still believes that local school board fulfill the expense of teacher pensions […]

VIDEO: Mike Bost Angrily Opposes Rushed Illinois Senate Bill 1673

Wed May 30, 2012 10:29 am Cardinal News

VIDEO: Mike Bost tells it like it is, throws the proposal into the air, and angrily wonders how he is supposed to represent his people at the State House of Representatives in Springfield, Illinois. Tuesday, […]

Senator Matt Murphy Pension Bill To Prevent Abuses Advances

Tue May 29, 2012 12:30 pm Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Scandals and stories about former elected officials receiving generous pension bumps are the reason for State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) sponsoring legislation to cleanup loopholes. “A former legislator went to work for […]

VIDEO: NATO Protesters Arrested at Michigan Ave and Cermak Rd, Chicago

Mon May 21, 2012 09:21 am Cardinal News

VIDEO at Michigan Avenue and Cermak Road, and at Michigan Avenue and 21st Street where police clashed with protesters and arrested protesters Sunday afternoon. After a rally and protest March, NATO protesters marched down Michigan […]

Murphy Legislation Bolsters College Illinois! Investment Transparency

Wed May 16, 2012 10:03 am Cardinal News

SPRINGFIELD, IL – 30,000 College Illinois families will now have more transparency regarding the investments that are held by the tuition guarantee program, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine). “As we […]

‘If I Wanted America to Fail’ Saving the Environment — Is it a Considerate Goal, or a Means to Something Sinister?

Sat May 5, 2012 03:21 pm Cardinal News

The video by Free Market America, that illuminates environmental extremism as an economic suicide pact, touches on attitudes that go far beyond the environmental agenda — exposing environmentalism as a tool of oppression, not a […]

VIDEO: Scenes from May Day Chicago — May 1, 2012

Tue May 1, 2012 09:38 pm Cardinal News

Thousands marched Chicago on May Day in what will likely be a busy month in the windy city. The NATO Summit is set to take place on May 20-21st and attract 10,000 attendees, as well […]

Operation Red Zone: Protests Leading Up to NATO Summit Expected to Begin May 1

Tue May 1, 2012 06:42 am Cardinal News

Federal security patrols and protesters are expected to start showing up on the streets of Chicago on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. ‘May Day’ protests will begin coincidentally as security in the Loop increases in the […]

Reform Legislation Aims To Rein In Political Influence Of Government Unions; Level Playing Field With Private Sector And Advocacy Groups

Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:06 pm Cardinal News

Will Close Loophole That Allows Unions To Fund Campaigns Of Politicians Who Negotiate Their Contracts SPRINGFIELD, IL–In an effort to further reduce the conflict of interest between politicians and special interests doing business with their […]

Library Tower Condo Residents on State St Advised to Leave During NATO Summit

Mon Apr 23, 2012 09:29 am Cardinal News

Residents of State Street Condo Told To Leave Chicago During NATO Summit: MyFoxCHICAGO.com Chicago residents and owners of the Library Tower condo building — a 17-story building at 520 South State Street (between Congress and […]

‘A Noble Lie: Oklahoma City 1995’ Coming to York Theater, Elmhurst, Tuesday, April 17

Mon Apr 16, 2012 07:38 pm Cardinal News

A new documentary film about the Oklahoma City Bombing titled: ‘A Noble Lie – Oklahoma City, 1995’ will be featured tomorrow Tuesday, April 17th at Classic Cinemas – York Theater, 150 North York St. in […]

‘No Proof of Voter Fraud’ But Videographer Gets Attorney General Eric Holder’s Ballot at His Polling Place — ‘Faster Than You Can Say Furious’

Mon Apr 9, 2012 09:57 am Cardinal News

Captured on Video: Poll Workers on Primary Day in Washington, D.C. offer U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder’s ballot to a stranger, who would have been allowed to vote fraudulently, had the unidentified stranger continued […]

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