Press Releases/Announcements from local sources
Rep
HastertHey, Denny. Quit snapping towels at the little guys. What say you give Tom DeLay a wedgie and move the Republican Party back to the party of Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. Toss the crooks and get back to the people's work.
"Americans need this legislation to lower their energy costs, to drive economic growth and job creation and to promote greater energy independence."
Ok, it isn't as big as Rail Road Days, and couldn't be as well run, but I just love a parade. Their Grand Marshal this year was a cow. They only have one clown. Their route comes back up Silver Street, like a primitive instant replay... but I still love a parade.
Sen.
Obama(from CHICAGO SUN-TIMES)
"Illinois Democratic Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama have been on record since January -- before the White House and City Hall probes heated up -- as wanting Patrick Fitzgerald to stay."
"The President's proposed budget for the Department of Veterans' Affairs is woefully inadequate," Obama said in February. "It provides no relief to badly overstretched VA facilities across the state, and will force more than 40 thousand Illinois veterans to pay new fees for the health care they were promised. This is unacceptable."
"It requires that 7.5 billion gallons of ethanol be mixed with gasoline by 2012. That's 7.5 billion gallons of fuel that will be grown in the corn fields of Illinois, and not imported from the deserts of the Middle East."
GovernorBlagojevich
"The new law requires that any handgun sold or traded in the state of Illinois by a federally licensed firearms dealer must include a safety lock of some kind."
“People who want to purchase firearms at gun shows in Illinois will now go through the same important background checks as people who buy from licensed retail dealers,”
Lemon
- WegoWeb"In DuPage County, 36.8 percent of garbage that would otherwise go into landfills is being recycled. That is far greater than the state expectation of 25 percent of waste being recycled. And that’s great for the environment."
Sen Peter Roskam"Anyone selling a firearm at a gun show will now be required to conduct a background check on the potential buyer through the Illinois State Police, "
City
of West ChicagoNew Resource Center, 10th Anniversary Splash Contest, National Night Out 2005, District 33 announces New Board Member, Start of School Year Information, El Ojo Fino/The Exquisite Eye Photography Exhibit,
West
Chicago Police Dept."To celebrate National Night Out, all residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with their neighbors. "
(Great raffles: Bulls tickets, blackhawk tickets, six flags, tv dvd combo, bicycles.)
Rep
Hastert"Hastert's office said the decision rests entirely with Bush and that Hastert has no role whatsoever in whether the prosecutor keeps his job."
"When "the clock ran out on CAFTA late Wednesday night, with the measure apparently headed to a 214-210 defeat," Hayes had delivered on his promise. He had voted no. But, according to Hayes, House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) then approached him with a simple offer for a vote switch: "Negotiations are open. Put on the table the things that your district and people need, and we'll get them." "
West
Chicago Police Dept.
POLICE NEWS ALERT
"The West Chicago Police Department has taken numerous reports of victims,
victimized by a lottery scam recently."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"Returning students who did not turn in completed registration forms last May should register at
their neighborhood school immediately."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"... Community High School Education Foundation presents We-Go Calypso from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at King James Restaurant, 1200 W. Hawthorne in West Chicago."
SenatorDick Durbin
“Earlier today, the FAA released the final Environmental Impact Statement for O’Hare modernization. After so many years of struggle, construction can now begin as early as September.”
“But the disaster designation is only a first step. If USDA does not devote sufficient funds and efforts to addressing the drought, I am ready to offer legislation to direct any additional funds to Illinois that may be necessary.”
Sen.
Obama"This tough new law will prevent those who use over-the-counter drugs to make meth and sell it to our children from getting the quantities that they need, helping us get this dangerous drug out of our schools and off the streets."
Rep
HastertDenny Hastert is rumored to want to deny reappointment to Patrick Fitzgerald, the US Prosecutor who is currently investigating the outing of a CIA agent by "highly placed White House sources."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"Mr. Martin Swinney was chosen to fill the Board seat vacated last month by Mrs. Sharon Jones."
SenatorDick Durbin
"It’s the third worst drought we’ve seen in more than a century. Many farmers across the state talk about losing about one third of their corn crop."
Illionois
Senators"U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Barack Obama (D-IL) today said that a House/Senate conference committee has approved $7.7 million for Illinois projects. The bill will now go to President Bush to be signed into law."
Rep
Hastert“This tax credit is another way to encourage the use of ethanol, which will benefit the environment, reduce our nation’s dependency on foreign oil – and help our farmers,”
GovernorBlagojevich
“Illinois farms not only supply food for communities across our state, but also across the nation and the world. This designation is critical in helping Illinois’ farmers and ranchers get back on track and hopefully recover from a devastating season of low crop yield."
SenatorDick Durbin
"In the Senate, I have introduced with Senator Blanche Lincoln the Small Business Employers Health Benefits Program Act."
"The most recent estimate of patients who fought in Iraq or Afghanistan is 103,000. Overall, the VA has underestimated the number of veterans seeking health care in three of the last four years."
Rep
Hastert“Let’s face it. Opening foreign markets is good for American workers and it’s good for American business. And we all know, when businesses do well, jobs are created."
GovernorBlagojevich
"House Bill 1480 allows people involved in labor disputes to picket, post temporary signs, park vehicles and set up tents or other temporary shelter areas for the picketers on public rights of way without having to require a permit."
Sen Peter Roskam"An historic workers’ compensation reform agreement and legislation creating an easily-accessed registry of medical professionals in case of a terrorist attack were among the measures signed into law during the week..."
West
ChicagoHigh School
CHS Students Place Third in Community Service Contest at National SkillsUSA Championship
Sen.
Obama"In 1992, Congress required the EPA to write regulations relating to the dispersal of lead paint by contractors during home remodeling by October, 1996. As of July 2005, these regulations still have not been written."
Rep
Hastert"Hastert also plans to address a likely request from the state for Johanns to declare qualifying counties federal disaster areas and to invite the Secretary to Illinois to see the affects of the drought firsthand."
GovernorBlagojevich
"In December, Governor Blagojevich launched a website for parents, www.safegamesIllinois.org, where they can learn about the effects of violent and sexually explicit video games, report inappropriate video games, and report Illinois retailers that are selling such games to minors."
Rep
Hastert"The most immediate beneficiary is House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.), who holds the No. 2 slot in leadership, because it gives him a chance to be cleared by the House ethics committee before the leadership jockeying begins."
Rep
Hastert"But just what role the reactivated ethics committee will play in Capitol Hill's hot-blooded political climate remains to be seen."
SenatorDick Durbin
“The period from March to June of this year was the third driest in Illinois since 1895. Precipitation has been almost 50 percent below average statewide rainfall."
Rep
Hastert"I wouldn't be here this morning if President Bush had done the one thing required of him as commander in chief — protect and defend the Constitution,"
“In this age of terrorism, we must do everything we can to protect innocent Americans."
GovernorBlagojevich
"Business Facilities has recognized that these investments are paying important scientific and economic dividends. Illinois has all the necessary ingredients to not only lead the nation but also become the biotech capital of the world, "
SenatorDick Durbin
Illionois
SenatorsSen.
Obama"When we send our troops to war, it is our obligation to make sure that the vehicles they travel in are well armored,"
"And providers too often don't have the information to know what care has worked most effectively and efficiently to make patients healthy."
Rep
Hastert"The Department of Labor’s weekly report showed that 303,000 Americans filed initial claims for unemployment benefits last week. It was 34,000 claims lower than the previous week..."
GovernorBlagojevich
“There is ample evidence that communities with a large proportion of sub-prime mortgages have significantly higher foreclosure rates."
Rep
Hastert"The disclosure of Ms. Plame's name was a shameful envent in American history and, in our professional judgement, may have damaged U.S. national security..."
“The work of the Supreme Court and the United States Congress is simply too important to become embroiled in obstructionist partisan politics.”
Sen.
Obama"Like most Americans, I never want to worry about whether the glass of water my child is drinking has been tampered with by terrorists,"
GovernorBlagojevich
"Businesses currently spend too much money on workers comp and workers don’t receive the benefits they deserve. This new law addresses both problems,”
Sen.
Obama"U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) Tuesday praised the Metropolis Citgo station for increasing the availability of E85 ethanol fuel in southern Illinois. Metropolis Citgo is only the 8th station south of I-64 to offer E85 fuel."
Cable
ComChannel 17
Illionois
Senators"... concern at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data revealing that at 103 Superfund sites nationwide, “human exposure is currently not under control.” Illinois is number one on the list, with 11 sites where people are at risk for exposure to hazardous contaminates."
(Lemon notes: West Chicago is on the list.)
Sen.
Obama"I tried to emphasize to the ambassador, stability can't be purchased at the cost of 10,000, 20,000, 100,000 killed.''
GovernorBlagojevich
"The advocates’ report, released today, shows that the pharmaceutical systems in the two countries (Australia and New Zealand...ed.) are safe and could provide significant savings averaging around 51 percent compared to prices in the United States, which is even better than the savings available from Canada where the same medications cost 32 percent less than in the U.S."
- Grand Marshall Award
West Chicago Park District - Turner Award
(business or civic organization)
Ball Horticultural Company - Heritage Award (children)
West Suburban Home School Band
Lemon
- WegoWebWegoWeb set a new record by recording an average of 864 distinct visitors per day during the month of June. We also set a new single day record with 1684 distinct visits on July 9th.
GovernorBlagojevich
“Whether responding to tornadoes, floods, major vehicle accidents or house fires, emergency management workers are out there on the front lines, often shoulder to shoulder with other first responders like police and firefighters,”
City
of West Chicago- City Update Changes Schedule
- Agendas and Minutes for City Council meetings
- El Ojo Fino/The Exquisite Eye
- Aquatic Center Special Events
- District 303 Bus Drivers
Lemon
- WegoWebLuann Bombard, Nan Connelly, John Doyle, Tom Feltes, Mike Fortner, Bob Hodges, John Klingberg, Mike Kwasman, Mary Ann Manna, Rus Radkiewicz, George Tugana, Charlie Wenk, and Don Early
I wish to last, but not least, thank the Park District (and their many workers) and the City of West Chicago (particularly the police) for helping make 2005 another great Rail Road Days.
I add a few comments to the table of values extracted from the raw data by 4 the People.
SenatorDick Durbin
“We’ve paid too little attention to rail security over the years and, unfortunately, we missed an opportunity yesterday in the Senate. The bill we passed last night shortchanges millions of the nation’s rail and inter-city transit passengers.”
"Granting MidAmerica port of entry status would give the airport a means to enhance the economy in the Metro East area."
Sen.
ObamaObama said the lock upgrade will "create jobs, help our farmers move goods down the Mississippi and Illinois rivers and restore the environment."
GovernorBlagojevich
"One new law bans drivers under the age of 18 from using cell phones. A second law requires drivers under 18 to make sure that their teen passengers are properly buckled up in the front and back seats."
Ed. Foundation awards scholarships...
ElementaryDistrict 33
IX. New Business
- mobile classrooms
- hazardous bussing
- Disposal of unneeded equipment
- Extension of downtown TIF district
- Middle School tech lab parent meeting
- District #33 website content
XII. B. Approve amendment to superintendent's contract
The full agenda will be linked when it appears at the district website.
Rep
Hastert“America extends its deepest and most sincere condolences to those who lost loved ones in the attacks and we commend the first responders who reacted swiftly and heroically to help victims."
GovernorBlagojevich
“These grants are relatively small investments that can result in a big payoff by creating healthier indoor and outdoor environments for our students,”
Rep
Hastert"According to that report, the deficit is now forecast to fall from $412 billion, or 3.6 percent of GDP in 2004, to $333 billion in 2005, 2.7 percent of the GDP."
GovernorBlagojevich
Thanks to Randy Dieter for providing most of the pictures from this very successful Chamber event during Rail Road Days.
Illionois
Senators“Amtrak is vitally important to Illinois,” said Durbin. “Unfortunately, the President and his Administration are once again attempting to privatize and eventually eliminate Amtrak rail service."
GovernorBlagojevich
"... Illinois will become the first state in the Midwest, and only the fourth state in the nation, to commit public funds to the life-saving work of stem cell research."
Rep
Hastert(Waco Tribune-Herald)
"For the first time a corporation was admitting it donated to DeLay's PAC, and why? To “access” DeLay."
Denny, the rats are leaving the ship... compromise and get that ethics committee tacking back to the middle.
Lemon
- WegoWeb
Sen Peter Roskam"State Senator Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton) announced today that he will by the featured speaker at the regular Wednesday luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage"
"Protecting the Road Fund, welcoming a new Senator to the Caucus, women’s health issues, and the signing of several tough DUI laws highlighted this week in the Illinois Senate..."
Rep
Hastert"The United States has made great strides in the time since, but we want to continue to ensure that all of our citizens are able to vote without intimidation or harassment."
GovernorBlagojevich
“Further, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §18238 and 32 U.S.C. §104(c), my consent is necessary for the actions contemplated by Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld with regard to the 183rd Fighter Wing,”
“There’s nothing more vile than sex offenders. We have to do everything in our power to keep them away from our children and our communities."
to the Volunteers for the RR Days Parade, Mike Kwasman the chairman and all the Lions who helped with the lineup, especially John Klingberg, MaryAnn Mana, and Don Early. More on this is forthcoming.
SkillsUSA, "Roadeo", and NCLB/Military info...
Mike
Kwasman"As always the Chamber and the business community showed off our best asset, “the people of West Chicago.
A "thank you" is extended for the local businesses and businessmen and women who have stepped forward to underwrite the cost of this evening's fireworks. Please glance thru the list and find out who the "good guys" are.
GovernorBlagojevich
"After the cowardly acts of terrorism in London on Thursday, law enforcement and security efforts intensified on our buses, trains and at stations,”
Music, food, kids, talking with friends... all the things that a small town festival should be.
The collage is actually of the 4th of July fireworks in Hurley, WI, but it should remind you to show up to enjoy the fireworks and music tomorrow night.
City
of West Chicago"Railroad Days carnival $15 wristbands scheduled for Thusday, July 7 will now be honored on Friday, July 8."
SenatorDick Durbin
“Renewable fuels provide for a dependable domestic source of energy that increases fuel supplies, reduces our reliance on foreign oil, and enhances our ability to control our own security and economic future – while helping our farmers by increasing demand for their crops,”
Sen.
Obama"Our hearts go out to the victims of this despicable act of terror. Today, we stand united with our friends in England and the rest of the world with the resolve to defeat those who cowardly target innocent people to further their radical ideologies of hate."
Rep
Hastert"Americans extend their deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Tony Blair and the people of London."
"House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today praised the June employment report released from the Department of Labor..."
Highlights included a community talent show, the Chamber of Commerce multi-city Luau, and the opening of the carnival.
City
of West Chicago"To celebrate National Night Out, all residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with their neighbors."
Rep
Hastert“Our Mobile Offices will be located in City Halls, Libraries, Post Offices and other high-traffic areas in communities throughout the district,”
West Chicago
1pm-2pm at College of DuPage
"Even his kind remarks he made of Lincoln were, at best, patronizing and quite reminiscent of Mark Anthony’s oration about Brutus."
City
of West ChicagoGovernorBlagojevich
"The far-reaching, tougher DUI safety measures signed into law today by the Governor range from increasing penalties for DUIs involving death to the creation of the aggravated DUI offense."
“I convened the Drought Response Task Force to evaluate the state’s water resources so that the appropriate water conservation efforts can be implemented.”
Sen.
Obama"And yet, brick by brick, rail by rail, callused hand by callused hand, people kept dreaming, and building, and working, and marching, and petitioning their government, until they made America a land where the question of our place in history is not answered for us, but by us."
GovernorBlagojevich
“Collecting this data was a good start, but now that we have the data, our job is to make sure that we take every possible step so that everyone is treated fairly, and that’s what we’re doing today.”
"Carbondale resident Sheila Simon will join the Arts Council, and the Governor appointed Joe Moore, Jr. and James E. Sullivan to the Gaming Board."
SenatorDick Durbin
"She has been the deciding vote in dozens of 5-4 cases involving some of the most controversial issues in the nation: privacy rights, affirmative action, the separation of church and state, federalism and the power of Congress, the death penalty, and civil rights and liberties."
Sen Peter Roskam"New laws taking effect, a new program to photograph drivers speeding in work zones, the signing of a new child support laws and a law prohibiting the state to do business with the Government of Sudan, highlighted this week in the Illinois Senate ..."
Rep
Hastert4th of July, Apple Pie, Baseball ... it's time to put that weasel in right field to riding the pine and get back to the "We the Peoples'" business.
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