Mike Chirillo

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, State, Local Corruption in Illinois Continues Despite Improvement, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months, 1 week ago

For many, corruption and Illinois go hand in hand. From the convictions of ex-Governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan to the more recent charges against ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, Illinois has become […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, State, Local Corruption in Illinois Continues Despite Improvement, on the site IVN 5 months, 1 week ago

For many, corruption and Illinois go hand in hand. From the convictions of ex-Governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan to the more recent charges against ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, Illinois has become […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, New Bill Makes Medical Marijuana a Reality in Illinois, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Illinois could be the latest state to legalize medical marijuana. In past attempts, the bill’s passage was approved in the Illinois Senate, only to be stymied upon its arrival in the House. However, State […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, New Bill Makes Medical Marijuana a Reality in Illinois, on the site Independent Voter Network 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Illinois could be the latest state to legalize medical marijuana. In past attempts, the bill’s passage was approved in the Illinois Senate, only to be stymied upon its arrival in the House. However, State […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Illinois Congressman Resigns Amid Allegations, Health Woes, on the site Independent Voter Network 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jesse Jackson Jr. has submitted his resignation from Congress. The Illinois congressman resigns amid allegations and health concerns, since being the subject of a House Ethics Committee’s investigation […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Illinois Congressman Resigns Amid Allegations, Health Woes, on the site IVN San Diego 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jesse Jackson Jr. has submitted his resignation from Congress. The Illinois congressman resigns amid allegations and health concerns, since being the subject of a House Ethics Committee’s investigation […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, In 2012, Democrats Reaffirm Their Majority in Illinois, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 1 week ago

Democrats in Illinois made huge gains in the US House of Representatives last week. Four GOP incumbents were unseated by their Democratic challengers. In addition, two other Democratic candidates — one […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, In Illinois, Abortion Has Raised Tensions Between Candidates, on the site Election Center 6 months, 3 weeks ago

In Illinois, abortion has raised tensions between candidates for the 8th Congressional District. In a new poll released Friday, Tammy Duckworth has a 10-point lead over Representative Joe Walsh. The lead comes […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, In Illinois, Abortion Has Raised Tensions Between Candidates, on the site Independent Voter Network 6 months, 3 weeks ago

In Illinois, abortion has raised tensions between candidates for the 8th Congressional District. In a new poll released Friday, Tammy Duckworth has a 10-point lead over Representative Joe Walsh. The lead comes […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Congressman’s Absence Fuels Curiosity and Allegations, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months ago

Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has been missing from Congress since June. According to Jackson, he has been undergoing treatment for bi-polar disorder — a revelation that was admitted two months […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Feud Mounts Between Emanuel and Quinn Over Stadium Authority, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

Last week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel expressed his disapproval for Governor Pat Quinn’s choice for the state’s stadium authority. Quinn handpicked Kelly Kraft, a former TV reporter, to serve as Executive […]

Mike Chirillo commented on the post, The Unpredictable Bout: Ryan And Biden Face Off, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 1 week ago

Even before Obama’s lackluster performance last debate, I was expecting Biden to be in more of an “attack dog” mode than the President for this upcoming debate. I still expect that to be the game plan for Dems, […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Independent Vote is Critical for Joe Walsh in Illinois, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican Representative Joe Walsh and Democratic nominee Tammy Duckworth are currently locked in a contentious battle for the House of Representatives. Walsh will be trying to retain his seat in Illinois’ […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Independent Vote is Critical for Joe Walsh in Illinois, on the site Election Center 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican Representative Joe Walsh and Democratic nominee Tammy Duckworth are currently locked in a contentious battle for the House of Representatives. Walsh will be trying to retain his seat in Illinois’ […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Judge Overturns Arrests of Occupy Chicago Protesters, on the site Independent Voter Network 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cook County Associate Judge Thomas Donnelly overturned 92 arrests of Occupy Chicago protesters on Thursday. The arrests took place last year as the protesters gathered in Chicago’s Grant Park in October. […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Independent Voters Crucial In Wisconsin Senate Race, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

A new Marquette University Law School poll shows Democratic US Representative Tammy Baldwin with a nine percentage point lead over former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) in the US Senate race in Wisconsin. […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Independent Voters Crucial In Wisconsin Senate Race, on the site Election Center 8 months ago

A new Marquette University Law School poll shows Democratic US Representative Tammy Baldwin with a nine percentage point lead over former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) in the US Senate race in Wisconsin. […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Chicago Teachers Return to Work After Union Agreement, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months ago

The Chicago Teachers Union voted late Tuesday to return to work this morning, ending its first seven-day strike in a quarter of a century. The oral vote resulted in 98% of the union in favor of a new tentative […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, School Zone Speed Cameras Pose Latest Hitch for Emanuel, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 1 week ago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to install school zone speed cameras was momentarily derailed earlier this week. The delay was caused by an Illinois Attorney General’s opinion in 1974, which clarifies the statement […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Emanuel, Chicago Teachers Union in Talks to Prevent Strike, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Talks to avert Chicago’s first teachers’ strike in twenty-five years will continue throughout the weekend between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Teachers Union. The union has set the strike date for […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Casino Expansion Bill for Chicago Stirs Policy Struggle, on the site Election Center 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor Pat Quinn recently vetoed a casino expansion bill in Illinois, which was heavily supported by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Quinn’s reasoning: there is already too much corruption in Chicago […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, Casino Expansion Bill for Chicago Stirs Policy Struggle, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor Pat Quinn recently vetoed a casino expansion bill in Illinois, which was heavily supported by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Quinn’s reasoning: there is already too much corruption in Chicago […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Tailors to Base, on the site Independent Voter Network 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa has been rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Isaac in the area. Originally slated to kick off today, party chairman Reince Priebus will instead call to order the […]

Mike Chirillo wrote a new post, 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa Tailors to Base, on the site Election Center 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa has been rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Isaac in the area. Originally slated to kick off today, party chairman Reince Priebus will instead call to order the […]

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