Bob O'derkirk walks in the spanish parade

     

  Joliet City Councilman Bob O'derkirk walks in the Joliet Spanish parade, but not campaigning to be a councilman. Bob is running to be the next mayor of Joliet, IL. Bob a strong independent man, with high hopes came out on Saturday the 6th, 2014. While out walking he received many smiles and hand shakes, the current mayor Thomas Giarrante no where to be found. This can only leave one wondering where the city's mayor could be? While Bob was out making the community a better place, meeting and greeting his community, Tom was lost in a game of golf somewhere.  Sad to see our own mayor again could not show up with out cameras and spotlight, but what more could we expect from the old guard of Joliet?

    With high hopes for Bob, our staff watched as the entire parade passed, Bob being a candidate whom could not only re build Joliet, but possibly bring it back to life. After the loss of long time Mayor Art Schultz, Joliet is in need of real leadership. We will keep our eyes on the following months as other candidates start to announce their hopes to run as well.

Repbulican bought lead?

       A Republican year has seemingly sprung upon us in the state of Illinois. With the gubernational race is a very UN-Evan bend aiming for Bruce Rauner, 57  ( R)  to win by up to 15 points. With Govonor Pat Quinn, 65 (D).  This year thus far the Rauner campaign has been playing hard ball with the unions and Democratic leaders. Having given Millions to other campaigns in the state as well. It may seem as if Rauner is buying the vote? This seems quite possible. So are we reverting to another party bought through money?

A candidate " Who" cares?

      BY: Michelle Naylor
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    (PS) 2014  Candidate Valerie Burd, whom is running for the 50th congressional district has a message most voters do not expect to hear. Her message coming from her life experiences, and want to serve the community.  Valerie, whom is a moderate " Middle of the road Democrat views her opportunity to run for State Representative, not as a career move, but instead as an option to speak for the people.  Stating she wished to only give the people a choice in whom they elected. As a former Mayor and Alderman, Valerie brings both experience, and wisdom to the table. She is hoping if nothing else to hear what people want and need, and in fact try to build a better future for our youth! And we must stop and ask, is this possible? Is Burd making promises she cant keep? Actually no, Burd is campaigning on a no promises policy. She has multiple times publicly stated that she  wants to work through and with the community to make proper decisions that directly effect her district! Some of her ideas being rebuilding the 50th district, and its economy.

   Valerie was a news reporter in her young life, working for many papers and going on to write and create many magazines.


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The gubernatorial race in Illinois is heating up

 The gubernatorial race in Illinois is heating up

   The gubernatorial race in Illinois is heating up, with  Billionaire Bruce Rauner in the lead by 5 points. Pat Quin  trying to gain his second term in office. As a heated race goes on Pat Quinn is now under fire for the anti violence program which now is missing funds. Bruce Rauner seems to be the likely pick of many of the majority of voters this year. Bruce Rauner having stopped in Joliet, IL this week while on his campaign trail. Pat Quinn working the trail as well, his Camping office working hard as well. Quin also under heat for the new tax bill he and House speaker Michael Madigan signed earlier this year. Rauner and staff have a bright future from poll numbers at this time. With hopes of bringing business back to Illinois and making a difference in the economy, Rauner gave a 1 million dollar loan to to a credit union on Chicago's far south side. For small African American business, and catches some heat waves. Some calling the move less than professional. Others saying this is a his attempt to buy the African America vote. The people, the party's, and Unions all kicking in on their desired team. With election merely two months away we anticipate larger moves my each candidate in attempts to lock in the seat for Governor.

Regina Brent is a current candidate for DuPage county board district 5. She has over 30 years of experience working with people and making a difference. Give her a like on facebook!

Amazing speech

                               Just had to share this amazing speech once given by a silent film star!

                                                                                     

Dennis Grosskopf drop's out of the 97th State rep race

Dennis Grosskopf former Will county Democratic party chairman, is now also the former 97th state representative candidate as well. Dropping out of the race on June 14th, 2014. Now with primary's over and the seat open. We are left to wonder what has happened to Mr. Grosskopf since the switch in political leadership in the party's local office from Mr. Grosskopf, to Mr. Scott Pyles. Seemingly Dennis may no longer be the right guy to run for office. This we are unsure of but as it stands the seat now vacent, may be filled by a candidate whom had ran for judge in the primary, but this is unsure we will continue to keep our readers posted.