Political Season is surging up

          Candidates begin with new names and old names all in the same hand. Looking to get a head start against their competition. With Will County lighting up the political atmosphere, there are plenty of names in the game. Joliet's Mayor race and 4 district council race are heating up a with three candidates and one more possible candidate entering the race.

         With a mess of candidates and the stakes high after a very Republican year in Illinois, we may see a huge shift in powers this year. Filing runs through December but we would not be supprised to see a few seats shifting hands. With Govonor Quinn losing to Bruce Rauner in the race for Govonor, and with Mark Batanick winning for his state rep race, the current trend is a Republican wave. This being great for the Republicans in the race.

        The Joliet mayors race will be huge, along with the race for quite a few other seats. As the season wears on we will stay in tuned bringing you both sides of the story every time!

The Joliet Mayor Race heats up

       The Joliet Mayors race heat's up:

      By: Brandon Harris

       (PS)   The Joliet Mayors race is heating up and were all left to wonder whom will be representing the people after April. The current Mayor Thomas Giarrante has quite a competition this year. With three known candidates thus far we should defiantly see some real work from these candidates to fix the crime ridden town.

     

Mayor of Joliet Tom Giarrante

  Tom Giarrante the incumbent, continues to push tax hikes and has been in constant battle with the council, is up for the race. He has pulled his petitions for Re - Election.  With much tension and the stakes high, his campaign staff have a lot of work to do to regin Joliet, if they hope to et him re - elected. Last run tom Giarrante spent  $ 50,750 to win the election. He had taken 26.24 percent of the vote, with a 10 point lead over Mihelich.

Andy Mihelich at the witches night out 

         Joliet City councilman Bob O'Dekirk and Joliet JJC boards Andy Mihelich are both also entering the race. Andy a former candidate whom opened his offices from his last race to the homeless,  allowing them to sleep in a warm safe environment. This year he will re-run against Mayor Girrante.

Andy has received a degree in advanced education at the university of Champagne Urbana. His last run he spent $22,000 running for Mayor, loaning his campaign $20,000. In that election he received 13.64 percent of the vote in a whole. Andy an educator, with an impressive background in education, should work towards being superintendent. He has a real up hill battle, and is projected to rake in the least amount of votes this election. Were all left to wonder if he can gain enough votes to win.

 

BoB O'Dekirk prepping for his run for
City Council, 2011. 

      Bob O'Dekirk, a local attorney is the third contestant in the race. With years of public service under his belt  , Bob has been a police officer for the city of Joliet and a commander in Iraq. Receiving  his law degree from John Marshall. He now owns a Joliet law firm and is a city councilman.  Bob is  large contributing factor to the city's budget having a $6 Million dollar wind fall at the end of 2013. When coming into city hall, O'Dekirk  and his constituents faced a $17 Million dollar a year negative balance every year. Thus far in the race Bob seems to be the most likely winner for the seat in April.
       
       
   

Bill Foster in for another loss?

       Bill Foster in for another loss:

                                                                        BY: Andrew Mitsen

 

(PS)  Bill Foster (D) the Congressman of the 11th district is up for re - election this year and his numbers are troubling. Some poll's showing him down as much as 7 points are really shaking the Democratic party. Bill having made a few un timely moves that have voters upset and ready to show it. Democrats across the board. Republican Senator Darlene Senger is giving him quite a scare.

    Many local voters are still reminded of Fosters lack of willingness to back the Will County workers unions in the strike earlier this year. By standing down and doing nothing, now he may face the consequences. Although he has done a pretty good job of leading the 11th district, this may be the needle in the haystack to cause his reign as Congressman to come to an abrupt end. Bill Has held the seat for one term, having lost his last congressional seat to (R) Randy Hultgren in 2008. Fosters political career has had it's ups and downs as has his personal life over the last 10 years.

    This may be the make or break race for Mr. Foster and his crew of campaign workers. We will stay tuned and we will keep following this race very closely!

J - Town Vs. Chi Town

    Beat Down in J - Town is taking place tomorrow at 6:00 pm at St. Joseph's park. J - town Vs. Chi Town will be the fight of the year in Illinois. City Councilman Bob O'Derkirk and the Joliet FOP are bringing you some of the best local fighters available to your door for one night of great fun and a fight unlike any other. all proceeds are being given to charity, and the teams plan to use this match as a community platform for future events!  With hopes of a great safe evening for all!!!


   Get Ticket By Calling:
        (815) 740 - 1688

Reed Bible Fundraiser a huge sucess:

 Reed Bible Fundraiser a huge sucess:
BY: Brandon Harris

  (PS) Richard C. Schoenstedt,  and Will County board speaker Herbert Brooks Jr were among the group that turned out.With great support and a very hard working Staff, it seems Reed Bible is on the path to retaining his seat for another term. Having served the people since 2012, Reed has been a quite popular member of the will county board.
   5TH district will county board member Reed Bible had his fundraiser this evening. Among the crowed were a lot of local officials, and supporters. Will County's Chief Judge

     With high hopes, and a bright smile Reed made sure to greet each and every guest and take time with every person. As a man who's heart lie's in the community,Reed  Bible hopes his constituents in his district will vote to re elect him! Reed Bible Received his doctorates degree from the University of Minnesota school of law, and a bachelors from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, in political science his education, shines through in his manor and vocabulary.

Michael Urban info

     

Michael Urban is a candidate up for election, running in the cook county commissioner seat this year against Tim Schneider. As a first time candidate our initial thought was he must have some sort of connection to big Chicago politics. This is not the case. Mr. Urban is a person all on his own in this race, having quit his day job to do a good job running a campaign.  Stating " I had a choice, work and try to make a difference, or go all out". Michael, a lifetime Cook County resident, has taken this run seriously. Clearing his time and schedule to get the job done right the first time.

   Unlike many elected officials, he has stepped back a few notches, and even answers his own phone calls. This being a huge difference from most politicians in general, let alone a Cook County Commissioner candidate!

His history in Cook County as deep rooted as his agenda. Michael wishes to make a positive impact on his County, hoping to shift some of the community's needs.

Check Him out on facebook:
 https://www.facebook.com/ELECTMichaelUrban2014

Shaking up Illinois?

     As the political season Moves forward, we are left to wonder what will happen this year. With Govonor Pat Quinn behind in the poll's and Republican Bruce Rauner in the lead, how will this year play out? Candidates all over the state are in uproar with a season not seen in Illinois in years. Republicans declaring an early victory, and Democratic candidates left out to dry by their own party? What is going on in Illinois? A Democratic state from the get go is lacking Democratic support? The Republicans looking to have their first gubernatorial race won in years?This year could be an upset for a few long term politicians whom are in control now.