Brace yourself for a new tax hit   2/1/2012

Belleville News-Democrat Editorial

Gov. Pat Quinn gives his State of the State address today, but even without hearing...

Quinn's State of the State speech: No plan - No political courage   2/1/2012

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady issued the following statement in response to Governor Pat Quinn’s State of...

Illinois' fiscal doomsday drawing ever closer   1/31/2012

GateHouse News Service Editorial

One especially telling aspect of Illinois’ financial mess is the fact that, no matter...

Losing the future: Obama proposes to spend more money we don't have   1/31/2012

Chicago Tribune Editorial

President Barack Obama knows the federal government has a big spending problem, and he...

Tell us now, Governor   1/31/2012

Chicago Tribune Editorial

A year ago, Gov. Pat Quinn and his fellow Democrats assured Illinois taxpayers: Yes, their...

Schakowsky on Keystone Pipeline: '20,000 jobs is really not that many jobs'   1/27/2012

From BigGovernment.com/Joel Pollak

Rep. Jan Schakowsky appeared on the Don Wade and Roma show on WLS-AM Chicago to...

Haven't We Heard this Before?   1/25/2012

The Republican National Committee has compiled this video comparing lines President Obama used tonight in his State of the...

The tax hikers of 2011 hope you won't notice the carnage of 2012   1/24/2012

"How They Failed You" - Chicago Tribune Editorial

"Our revenue growth is not enough to keep up with pensions and...

Illinois GOP joins in prayers for Senator Mark Kirk   1/23/2012

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady issued the following statement regarding news that U.S. Senator Mark Kirk has...

It's easy to judge why this inexperienced lawyer will get on the bench   1/20/2012

From Chicago Tribune by John Kass

Once there were five candidates for Cook County judge in a Southwest Side district...

Jackpot Justice in Madison County?   1/30/2012

Donation controversy focuses attention on Madison County asbestos litigation
BY NICHOLAS J.C. PISTOR npistor@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8265
Posted: 01/28/2012 1:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE • The slots at the Madison County Courthouse can lead to big-dollar payouts that rival anything at a casino.

These so-called slots aren't machines with flashing lights...

LINCOLN DAY DINNER!!! Don't miss it!   1/23/2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Bethalto KC Hall

$30/person
$240/reserved table of 8

5 p.m. Social
6 p.m. Dinner and Program

Additional Details and Speakers to be announced. ...