Peter Sylvestri Cook County Board member discusses the aftermath of overriding Todd Stroger's sales tax veto on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Dec. 3, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

Water Reclamation District President Terrence J. O'Brien discusses his candidacy for president of the Cook County Board and his proposals to strengthen healthcare in Cook County through better management of county resources on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Dec. 2, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

Nick Valadez, a candidate in the 6th Cook County Board District discusses a recent poll showing that his opposition to the Todd Stroger 1 percent sales tax that his opponent Joan Patricia Murphy supports is strengthening his candidacy and weakening Murphy in the Feb. 2 Democratic primary. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

Ed Zabrocki mayor of Tinley Park discusses recent hate crime there and recognition as best community in America on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioCHicagoland.com

Dick Kay of WCPT Radio discusses politics, healthcare, Fort Hood and more on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook County Board Commissioner Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman on the rollback of half of the Stroger 1 percent sales tax on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Gorman discusses thehistory of her fight to repeal and then rollback the sales tax implemented by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger. Gorman also discusses tax waste in the suburbs in Orland Park and proposes consolidating the Orland Fire Protection District into the Village of Orland Park to save millions.

Al Hofeld Jr discusses his candidacy for the 13th Illinois Senate Seat Democrat on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook County Board candidate Dr. Victor Forys discusses his candidacy on the Democratic ticket in the 17th District on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook COunty Board commissioner Peter Sylvestri discusses the sales tax repeal expected to be moved tomorrow (Tuesday) on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Nov. 16,2 009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition on taxation and protests in Schaumburg Illinois (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

State Rep. John Fritchey of the 11th District discusses his decision to retire from the legislature and his move to run for the office of Cook County Commissioner from the 12th District, a seat now held by Forrest Claypool who will be retiring next year. Fritchey has Claypool's endorsement and the endorsement of newly elected congressman and former county board commissioner Mike Quigely. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Fritchey also discusses the issues of increasing the Illinois income tax, a proposal by Gov. Pat Quinn and reform efforts.

Jerry Moore, opinions editor for Suburban Life Publications, will appear at 8 a.m. Wednesday on Ray Hanania's radio program on WJJG AM 1530 in Elmhurst. Moore will discuss severance packages being offered to school administrators at public institutions. Of particular interest will be the recent agreements reached for Richard Drury, former superintendent of Community Unit School District 200 in Wheaton, and Richard Herman, former chancellor for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. On Radio Chicagoland's MKornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism's Medill News Service reporter Abbey Sewell discusses her examination of lobbying registrations and filings with the Cook County Board on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Tom Tresser, one of the founders of No Games Chicago, discusses his decision to run for the post of Cook County Board President on the Green Party ticket next year on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook County Board Commissioner and Elmwood Park Village President Peter Silvestri discusses the unsuccessful effort by the Illinois Legislature to repeal the 1 Percent Sales Tax backed by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, and the successful passage in the House to reduce the veto override vote from 14 to 11 in Cook County on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday October 15, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Board Commissioner Peter Silvestri, who is also mayor of Elmwood Park, discusses the challenges facing the Cook County board including the debate over video gaming machines, casinos, the veto override supermajority, sales taxes and County Board President Todd Stroger's re-election on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Oct. 14, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Candidates Nick Valade and Sheila Chalmers-Currin discuss their bids for the Cook County board 6th and 5th districts against incumbents Joan Patricia Murphy and Deborah Sims. Sims and Murphy have endorsed and advocated the largest tax increases on taxpayers in Cook County history. Murphy proposed a 2 percent addition to the county sales tax, double what was proposed by County Board President Todd Stroger and Sims fli-flopped in opposing, then supporting and then opposing the repeal of half of Stroger's repressive 1 percent sales tax. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Oct. 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

FOX Chicago News anchor and report Jeff Goldblatt discusses the Chicago 2016 Olympics Bid from Copenhagen and FOX Chicago news reporter Darlene Hill discusses her scoop obtaining a video of the gang fight that caused the death of a 16 year old Fenger high school honor student last week. The video helped police to identify several of the suspects allegedly involved in killing. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Jeff's interview is the first 15 minutes of the podcast followed by Darlene's interview.

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch discusses the process of selecting and electing judges in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, and also the power of the Irish name in judicial elections on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Friday Sept. 25, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former Chicago Alderman Dorothy Tillman discusses her new book and her Saturday morning radio show on WVON 1690 AM Radio on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Friday Sept. 25, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Tom Tresser the founder of No Games Chicago takes on Mayor Daley and the Chicago City Council and the claim that taxpayers will not be left holding the bag for any overcosts related to the 2016 Olympics on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland AM 1530 WJJG Radio, Wednesday Sept. 16, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. www.NoGamesChicago.com.

Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica responds to the slanderous attacks from irresponsible County Commissioner Deborah Sims who alleged that Peraica and Commissioner Larry Suffredin are responsible for "fueling" an alleged racist telephone call Sims played for the media after she flip-flopped and voted in favor of protecting the repressive 1 percent Todd Stroger sales tax. Sims claims she received a racist phone call criticizing her vote to support Stroger's sales tax, which has been roundly denounced, and uses racism as a diversion to distract voters from the real issue, her failure to be responsible and supportive of what's best for taxpayers on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former U.S. Congressman Bill Lipinski discusses President Barack Obama's Health care troubles, the challenges facing poor judgment by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and the repressive Stroger 1 percent sales tax increase, Judy Baar Topinka's interests in running for Comptroller, and Mayor Daley and the excessive costs of the 2016 Olympics. Lipinski also discusses former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Radio Thursday Sept. 3, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Lipinski also discusses the race for Gov. and Dan Hynes' challenge against beleaguered Gov. Pat Quinn.

Victor Forys a Democratic Candidate for the Cook County board in the 17th District discusses his candidacy and the issues on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland's WJJG AM 1530 Radio Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Radio Chicagoland host Ray Hanania rants on the failure of the Cook County Board to repeal the 1 percent repressive Todd Stroger Sales Tax after Commissioenr Deborah Simms fli-flopped to help Stroger sustain his veto of the Liz Gorman proposal to cut the sales tax hike back down by half. WJJG 1530 AM Radio "Mornings with Ray Hanania" Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

The Chicago Reader's Hot Type columnist and media analyst Mike Miner discusses challenges facing his newspaper as well as other mainstream print media outlets on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the override of County Board President Todd Stroger's repressive 1 percent sales tax hike. Under a move sponsored by Gorman, the county would scale back the tax by half. The vote is this morning. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland WJJG 1530 AM Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin comes in to the radio studio and discusses initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint in the village and help the economy, and reduce costs for homeowners with Open Land strategies and Greening Initiatives, making the village and its residents and businesses more environment friendly on Friday August 28, 2009 on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Global warming, prairie growth, saving energy, water conservation, strategies to reduce environmental consumption. Chicago, Illinois, Southwest Suburbs.

FOX Chicago News reporter Dane Placko discusses his investigation into the office of the Cook County Board of Tax Appeals and Commissioner Joe Berrios and State Rep. Froehlich on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday August 4, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania rants on the anti-Barack Obama "birthers" and the racism behind the movement to disparage the president followed by an interview with Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition www.SchaumbrugFreedom.com on how to fight and stop the placement of red light traffic intersection cameras, something achieved in the west suburb. On RadioC hicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday July 24, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook County Board Commissioner Elizabeth Doody "Liz" Gorman discusses her fight to repeal the Todd Stroger 1 percent sales tax and the battles on the board, plus updates us on the Charles Flowers controversy and the Regional Superintendent of Schools fiscal financial waste mismanagement on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Wednesday July 22, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition discusses increased taxation and the removal of a controversial traffic light camera following protests from local residents on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Friday July 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Board Commissioner and Finance Chairman John Daley discusses efforts to roll back the 1 percent sales tax imposed by President Todd Stroger, and also discusses the challenges facing elected officials in the county blaming them for failing to do their part to off-set the county deficit. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday June 25, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Andy Shaw executive director of the Better Government Association discusses his plans to give the watchdog organization more teeth, expand online and on radio, and include more monitoring of the suburbs on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 24, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

A caller, Dave, discusses the special tax on homes purchased in Cook County since 2005 under a plan approved by the Illinois General Assembly and pushed by County Assessor Jim Houlihan that the caller has been fighting for the past year on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the 1 percent sales tax by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, and the controversy surrounding Regional Schools Supt. Charles Flowers who, according to a state audit, has mismanaged the state agency's $1 million budget. Gorman opposed last year a county board proposal to give Flowers a $190,000 loan and this week her colleagues voted to call for an investigation into Flowers and his mismanagement of the office acknowledging Gorman was right. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chris Geovanis, spokesperson for Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, discusses his proposal and the battle to keep the 1 percent sales tax increase he sponsored, efforts to compromise, and other issues from the controversy involving Tony Cole to the battle to force the resignation of controversy-plagued Regional Schools Supt. Charles Flowers, who is accused of mismanaging millions of dollars in his state agency's budget. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday June 17, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Attorney Nick Valadez discusses his anticipated candidacy in the Democratic primary against incumbent Joan Murphy in the 6th Cook County District in spring 2010 for the Cook County Board. Valadez is critical of Murphy who not only sponsored the 1 percent Todd Stroger Sales Tax hike, but had originally sought to adopt a 2 percent increase instead. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday June 16, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, http://www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak discusses the grand jury probe of the Chicago Pension fund investment of $68 million in a firm owned by Robert Vanecko, the nephew of Mayor Richard M. Daley. Vanecko created DV Urban Realty only months before the pension boards invested in the company's land deals. His partner is Allison Davis, a former partner with Tony Rezko, the convicted influence peddler. Novak also discusses Vanecko's ties to the Hired Truck Scnadal. And Novak discusses the Rezko case and the case of others involved in the Rezko scandal with former Gov. Rod blagojevich including partner Ali Ata  on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday June 15, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass discusses the many personalities of Mayor Richard M. Daley and the ridiculous defense by some media of the outrageous $68 million pension fund investment in a realty firm partnered by Mayor Daley's nephew Robert Vanecko. Allison Davis. DV Urban Realty. Antoin Tony Rezko. Sweetheart deals.  On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday June 11, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.Radiochicagoland.com.

Better Government Association (BGA), it's head Andy Shaw, and political pundit and City Club emcee Paul Green, seem to have taken a major pass on the sweetheart deal controversy involving Robert Vanecko, the nephew of Mayor Daley, and the $68 million investment his company with Allison Davis DV Urban Realty received from several city pension funds. Green says it's not that big of a story (???) and Shaw hasn't issued any releases demanding that the pension board members resign in disgrace. But, Shaw is all over the sexual harrassment lawsuits filed by several politically motivated activists in the Town of Cicero against Town President Larry Dominick. Why is there this imbalance. Ray Hanania rants on the topic in this opening salvo for his radio show RadioChicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday June 10, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Antoin Tony Rezko, former partner with Davis.

Cook County Board member and Finance Committee Chairman John Daley discusses the challenges of the county's budget and why the 11 county officeholders need to step up to the plate. He also discusses Stroger's apparent failure to lead properly  on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday May 27, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com

Chicago Tribune Columnist John Kass discusses the strange case of family practice attorney Nancy Murphy who was jailed abruptly and without explanation by Associate Judge Mark Lopez. Murphy was humiliated and Lopez refuses to answer reporters' questions.  on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday May 26, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

FOX Chicago News investigative reporter Dane Placko discusses his most recent story investigating loafing on the part of employees of the Cook County Highway department  on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 21, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Board Commissioner John Daley, chairman of the County Finance Committee, discusses the challenges facing County Board President Todd Stroger and the need to force the county's elected officials to take responsibility for the county's financial problems and propose cuts in their budgets. On Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 14, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Media pundits and commentators Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discusses the ramifications of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's veto of the 1 percent sales tax, and the repeal by the county board on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday May 12, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses the controversy surrounding State Rep. Paul Froehlich and his association with County tax Appeals Board Chairman Joe Berrios and the lowering of assessments in exchange for campaign support and campaign donations on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday May 11, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Josh Kalvan, editor of Progress Illinois Magazine (www.ProgressIllinois.com) discusses regional political issues from Sen. Dick Durbin's fight against banking influence in Washington D.C., to the battle by 3,000 employees of Hart Schaffner and Marx to save their company from the clutches of Wells Fargo Bank on Radio Chicagoland's Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday May 7, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania substitute hosts for regular host Judy Baar Topinka on WJJG 1530 AM Radio. Judy's show airs every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm. Guests during this one hour special include Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth Doody Gorman (Liz Gorman) and Larry Suffredin discussing their successful effort to repeal the Todd Stroger 1 percent sales tax at a board meeting only hours before on Mornings with Ray Hanania Special Edition Radio Chicagoland, Tuesday May 5, 2009 (4 - 5 pm) on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the beleaugured administration of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and the scandals that have plagued his administration, and the effort to repeal the repressive Todd Stroger Sales Tax on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 30, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chicago Alderman Toni Preckwinkle discusses her decision to run for the office of Cook County Board President in the Democratic Primary in 2010 against beleaguered and controversy-plagued Board President Todd Stroger on Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Tuesday April 28, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jim Davis, editor for the Daily Herald based in Lisle and DuPage County, discusses a recent forum in Naperville on gun control taken over by gun rights advocates and also discussion on suburban politics, on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Radio Chicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Friday April 24, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

49th Ward Chicago City Council Alderman Joseph Joe Moore discusses the need to re-examine the city's program to lease or sell assets to private business, and questions the viability of the lease of the city's parking meter program on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Thursday April 23, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former Illinois Treasurer and former candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka discusses the scandal around former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the scandals around Cook County Board President Todd Stroger and her intentions for future statewide public office. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, RadioChicagoland, Wednesday April 22, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. 

Cook County Commissioner Lawrence Larry Suffredin discusses the challenges facing the beleaguered administration of Board President Todd Stroger in the wake of the Donna Dunnings scandal and controversy. Suffredin is calling on Stroger to resign and is seeking a possible emergency board meeting to review the county's finances since Dunnings was the Chief Financial Officer. Suffredin said he fears county funds may have been abused under Dunnings. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Radio Chicagoland Monday April 20, 2009 at WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman discusses the battle to repeal the sales tax hike imposed by County Board President Todd Stroger on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Radio Chicagoland, Thursday April 16, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former state treasurer and WJJG radio talk show host Judy Baar Topinka discusses the arraignment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whos he ran against in 2006, and also discusses her plans to possibly run for election in 2010 on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. A special edition with Ray Hanania substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka.

Abdon Pallasch of the Chicago Sun-Times discusses the arraignment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich during a special edition of Ray Hanania's radio show, substitute hosting for Judy Baar Topinka in the afternoon on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. Discussion also touhces on Federal Judge Milton Shadur (is he senile or just plain stupid) and Ed Vrdolyak, the feds and more.

Brian Costin publisher of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses outrageous tax hikes imposed by Schaumburg's mayor and trustees despite erosion of community services and a lack of transparency on Radio Chicagoland Tuesday April 14, 2009 with Mornings with Ray Hanania WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com. TIF Tax Increment Financing District tax hikes. Suburban Chicagoland taxation.

Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition discusses suburban Chicagoland election results and the push to separate suburban Cook County from tax-plagued Chicago Cook County.  On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Friday April 10, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Patrick Maher, the president of the Orland Fire Protection District, discusses his inclination to run for the office of Cook County Board in the 17th district challenging two term incumbent Elizabeth Doody Gorman in the November 2010 elections. Maher is the son of Orland Park village clerk Dave Maher.  On WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mornings with Ray Hanania -- Radio Chicagoland, Friday April 10, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

An array of officials and journalists discuss the issues of secession from Cook County, and other topics. They include Cook County Commission Elizabeth Gorman (at the 10 minute mark); Arlington Heights Daily Herald Columnist Burt Constable (at the 25 minute mark); FOX 32 TV Reporter Dane Placko (at the 40 minute mark); State Senator Matt Murphy (at the 50 minute mark); and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown (at the 70 minute mark). Topics include regional politics, suburban Chicagoland, voter turnout, elections, fighting tax increases, how reporters select stories, etc. On Mornings with Ray Hanania -- RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday April 9, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Callers discuss the election results in their suburban Chicagoland communities including in Palatine, Elmhurst, Bensenville, Orland Park, Orland Township, Geneva, Cook County and DuPage County and more on Wednesday April 8, 2009 Mornings with Ray Hanania/RadioChicagoland on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Radio Chicagoland hosted a community "Fight the Taxation Forum" at the Orland Park Civic Center on Monday March 30, 2009. The forum was broadcast on radio Thursday April 2, 2009. Guests at the forum included: Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin who gave a welcome introduction, and panelists Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins, National Taxpayer's United of Illinois President Jim Tobin and Cook County Commissioner and Orland Township GOP Committeeman Elizabeth Doody Gorman. In the audience were other officials and candidates including Orland Trustees Ed Schussler and Pat Gira, candidates for the Fire Protection District Chris Ciciora and Cindy Nelson Katsenes, Orland Mayoral Candidate Gerald Maher and Rob Willet, a candidate for mayor in Tinley Park. The event was covered by the Daily Southtown/Star newspaper and columnist Jodi Marneris, Jamie Lynn Ferguson a reporter for the Orland Park Prairie Newspapers, and WBBM AM Radio and FOX 32 TV News which did reports Monday evening and Tuesday morning on the forum, which is the first in a series that will take place to push for the secession of suburban Cook County townships and the formation of a new county. Five Townships are considering secession referenda including Palatine, Hanover, Elk Grove, Schaumburg and Barrington, and more will follow in the coming year. Broadcast Thursday April 2, 2009 on Mornings with Ray Hanania (taped Monday March 30, 2009) on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. This is the full 90 minutes from start to finish including questions from the 80 members of the audience.

Callers discuss the increase in the Cook County Sales Tax by County Board President Todd Stroger, and the proposed increase in the state income tax by Gov. Pat Quinn in relation to the Fight the Tax Forum held in orland Park Monday March 30, 2009 at the Orland Park Civic Center featuring Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins, National Taxpayers United of Illinois President Jim Tobin and Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman, a forum hosted by Radio Chicagoland. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday March 31, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Republican Rosanna Pulido on his candidacy for congress in the 5th Congressional district election April 7  on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday March 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Arlington Heights Daily Herald Newspaper reporter Madhu Krishnamurthy discusses the election contests in Des Plaines, Rosemont, Prospect Heights and Wheeling including a firttime challenge to an incumbent mayor in Rosemont where the son of the late longtime mayor Donald Stephens is running for election against a challenger there on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday March 30, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Pioneer Press reporter Pat Butler discusses the mayoral elections in the village of River Forest in the west suburbs and the race to replace the incumbent mayor who is retiring on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Tuesday March 24, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

State Sen. Chris Lauzen of the 25th District in Illinois (Aurora) discusses Senate Bill 600 which would allow Republican voters to select their State Central Committeemen and Committeewomen, rather than allowing the GOP Committeemen in townships and wards to select them. Former Gov. Jim Thomson originally changed the law to consolidate power to give the party leaders the power to select State Central Committeemen, and 19 Republican leaders have threatened to sue the Republican party members if this bill is adopted on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday March 23, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Lauzen's web site for more information is www.Lauzen.com.

Chicago Tribune Springfield Bureau Chief Ray Long discusses the tax increase proposals by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, including a 50 percent increase in the personal income tax from 3 percent to 4.5 percent, and other tax increases including on transfer taxes and cigarette sales taxes on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday March 23, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Arlingto Heights Daily Herald columnist Burt Constable on stories from the Northwest suburbs abd the art of column writing on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday March 17, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

National taxpayers United of Illinois president jim Tobin discusses the war on rising taxation in Cook County and Illinois and what taxpayers can do to fight County Board President Todd Stroger's increases and the income tax hike proposed by acting gov. Pat Quinn on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday March 17, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

This is the message from Sheriff Tom Dart pushing Orland Township voters to vote for Paul O'Grady in the April 7 election for Orland Township Supervisoer against incumbent Robert Maher.

Columnist Jan Vanek of the Elmhurst Independent newspaper discusses the four-way race for mayor of Elmhurst on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday March 16, 2009 at WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com. Suburban Chicagoland politics, elections, campaigns.

John Tillman president of the Illinois Policy Institute discusses proposals introduced to the Illinois General Assembly by House Republican Leader Tom Cross Wednesday supported by the IPI that call for reform in Illinois government. On Wednesday in Springfield, House Republican Leader Tom Cross and John Tillman, CEO, Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) will announce a comprehensive economic reform agenda that includes 4 pieces of legislation focused on curtailing runaway spending, injecting accountability into state budget operations and a commission dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud and abuse. The agenda is a collaboration between Cross and IPI; each entity developing portions of the policy agenda. As we discussed, this package is being introduced in the House alone on Wednesday. This major legislative agenda represents concrete proposals that will reduce irresponsible spending while offering concrete efforts to change Illinois’ flawed budget process. Overall, there is a whole host of conversations about what to do about the budget deficits and tax hike, but little conversation about having the government look inward to reduce spending and tightening its own belt before they ask taxpayers for a major tax hike (or two). 

 

 on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 12, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Bolingbrook mayoral candidate Bonnie Kurowski Alicea discusses issues in the village and the refusal of theincumbent mayor Roger Claar to be accountable to its residents in a village that has one of the worst voter turnouts in the Chicagoland suburbs on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 12, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Brian Costin the publisher of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition Blog at www.SchaumburgFreedom.com discusses continued taxation abuse by the government int he village of Schaumburg and the need to make elected officials in the suburbs more responsible on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 12, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Attorney Flint Taylor discusses his successful fight to force Chicago Police Supt. Jodi Weis to release the list of police officers who have had five or more complaints of brutality filed against them. Weis refused but a judge held him in contempt of court, unbelievably describing Weis as a "Robin Hood" who broke the law nevertheless. The list of names helps the public to identify the same officers who repeatedly are in violation of victims' rights and are being protected by the police administration. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday March 11, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former Chicago City Clerk Jim Laski, who was convicted of corruption in 2006, discusses his book "My Fall from Grace" and the expected indictment and corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his plans to write a new book exposing the inside secrets of Chicagoland and Illinois politicians and critics. Laski suggests that Blagojevich is using the book as a weapon to punish his critics rather than as a means of therapy to help him survive a corruption trial and aftermath. Laski says the governor should be thinking about his family's future rather than his ego or pride. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on Tuesday March 10, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Pioneer Press Newspaper reporter Patrick Butler begins the first half of the show discussing the results of the 5th District Congressional election primary March 3, 2009 to succeed Rahm Emanuel who resigned fromt he seat to become chief of staff to President Barack Obama. Butler offersinsight into why Cook County Board Commissioner Mike Quigley won the election, and why the bigger budgeted campaigns of State Representatives John Fritchey and Sara Feigenholtz failed in a field of 12 candidates that included three powerhouse Chicago machine named candidates who also trailed far behind. ... Dane Placko of Fox TV News in Chicago picks up the discussion at the half-hour point on who might succeed Quigley in the Cook County board if he is elected congressman on April 7 as most people expect. A very detailed in insightful discussion with two great Chicagoland reporters on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday March 6, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Pundit, newspaper publisher and columnist Mark Allen discusses the case for Roland Burris to not step down as the U.S. Senator who succeeded President Barack Obama in Illinois on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 5, 3009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com. Allen discusses African American politics and Mayor Richard m. Daley.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mark Brown talks about his column writings on Ed Vrdolyak's missing the jail bullet and Gov. Rod Blagojevich's book, and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 5, 3009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Lisa Morton, a local business person, was on the verge of opening her new pizza franchise (employing up to 100 people shortterm and 50 people longterm) when the economy crashed last year and the banks bailed out on her already invested $60,000, accepted business plans and glowing financial approvals. Since, the banks have gotten their bailout monye, but like Mr. Beef and other businesses, Lisa's business has been snubbed by the banking greed. She talks about her challenges and survival efforts on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Thursday March 5, 3009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Pat Butler of the Pioneer Press Newspapers (www.PioneerLocal.com) recaps the crowded primary election nattle for the 5th Congressional District seat formerly held by Rahm Emanuel, now President Barack Obama's chief of staff. Butler discusses the leading candidates, the issues and is joined towards the end of the interview with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on Monday March 2, 2009, on WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com. Lead candidates include State Rep. JohnF Ritchey, State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz and Cook County Commissioner Miek Quigely in the Democratic contest. Contests aso held in the Republican and Independent (Green Party) slates. 

Steve Rhodes, the editor and publisher of The Beachwood Reporter (www.BeachwoodReporter.com) discusses the shocking ruling by US Judge Milton Shadur giving Ed Vrdolyak only 41 months probation for his corruption conviction and guilty plea. Rhodes also discusses the failure of the mainstream media to recognize their problems and their arrogance towards the new media or online internet media on Mornings with Ray Hanania Friday Feb. 27, 2009 onWJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Brian Costin the publisher of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition (www.SchaumburgFreedom.com) discusses local politics and municipal events in the suburban community On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2009 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Bonnie Alicea, a mother, housewife and business consultant decided to run for mayor in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook when she learned that the village had spent some $767,000 to "lease" golf carts (not even buy them). So she went to the village and obtained the election materials and then filed for mayor. The Bolingbrook election board, which is controlled by controversy plagued Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar -- whose police department is the same place that offere comfort an dsupport to Drew Peterson whose 3rd wife is missing and 2nd wife's death was ruled a homicide, rejected Alecia's petitions claiming the paperwork was wrong. Amazing. They also asserted she did not sign the petitions arguing that her petition signatures were different looking on two different pages. In suburban Chicagoland politics, you are guilty until proven innocent, expecially at the village controlled kangaroo election tribunals. Alecia was thrown off the April 7 ballotm, but she is running a write-in campaign. Also, we talk with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Abdon Pallasch on suburban election shenanigans on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Feb. 23, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio "The G" www.RadioChicagoland.com.

 

Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins discusses her fight against excessive taxes in Cook County pushed by County Board President Todd Stroger, and the option of seceding from the county. The possibility of secession is one that townships in Cook County along the outlying borders of Cook County could consider to break from the oppressive Stroger taxation policies and his administration's refusal to be accountable or listen to the views of county taxpayers on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Monday Feb. 16, 2009 WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cindy Nelson Katsenes, former trustee on the Orland Park Fire Protection District, discusses her return candidacy to try and reform a mismanaged system and bring representation back to the people of Orland Park on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday, Feb. 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chris Ciciora, who is 19 years old and a student at UIC, discusses his candidacy for the Orland Park Fire Protection District trustee seat in the April 7, 2009 elections on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday, Feb. 3, 2009, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

State Senator Christine Radogno, the state's first woman caucus leader and now Minority Leader of the Illinois Senate, discusses the impeachment of Gov. Rod blagojevich and the swearing in ceremony in which Blagojevich swore in the members of the Senate who will move to impeach him in a few weeks on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Election law specialist Burton S. Odelson discusses the appointment of Roland Burris to the US Senate seat vacated by president-elect Barack Obama, and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the impeachment proceedings. What options remain for the governor? on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI.org) President Jim Tobin discusses the ramifications on taxes in Illinois if Gov. Rod Blagojevich is impeached and removed from Office. Tobiun notes Blagojevich is anti-tax and his successor, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn plans to increase income taxes on Mornings with Ray Hanania Thursday Jan. 15, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Gerald Maher. the candidate of the Concerned Citizens of Orland Park party (www.CCOP.us) discusses his candidacy for mayor and community opposition to tax increases and the cut-back of the community property tax rebate plan by Mayor Dan McLaughlin on Mornings with Ray Hanania Monday Jan. 12, 2009 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com

Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann discusses cost savings achieved druign his first four years in office, his re-election plans, and observations of the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal and appointment of Roland Burris as US Senator succeeding President-elect Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2009, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Elaine Soloway, who joined the administration of Former Mayor Jane M. Byrne in 1981, discusses the Byrne administration 30 years later and the impact she had in changing the Democratic Party and the image of Chicago on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 22, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Oak Lawn Trustee Alex Olejniczak discusses the challenges of first time office holders and positive changes in the Southwest Suburban community to hold the line on property taxes on Mornings with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com, Friday Dec. 19, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio.

 

Michelle Moore, a Wheaton Illinois attorney, discusses why she is interested in running for political office, and the issue of encouraging more young people to get involved in the political system on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

State Senator Rickey Hendon challenges the hypocrisy of Democrats and Republicans in the mounting scandal surrounding Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and also questions the appointments of President-elect Barack Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Jay Stewart of the Better Government Association discusses the "culture of corruption" in Illinois and the problems with reform int he wake of the scandal and charges involving Gov. Rod Blagojevich who is accused of trying to sell Barack Obama's US Senate seat vacancy to the highest bidder on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ali Ido, our correspondent in Barack Obama's Neighborhood, introduces us to Sheila, an artist who works in Barack Obama's neighborhood who discusses her artwork and meeting Obama on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Callers to the radio show discuss and debate the scandal-plagued Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 16, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com. Other topics discussed including throwing shoes at President George W. Bush in Iraq, the Iraqi who threw the shoes Muntandar al-Zaidi. The meaning of shoe throwing in the Arab World.

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski analyzes the controversy involving beleauguered Illinois Gov. Rod Blagjevich, options, possibilities. Lipinski was originally one of the governor's first supporters along with Ald. Dick Mell. Lipinski also discusses former Chicago mayor Jane M. Byrne on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 15, 2008 www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Steve Brown, chief adviser to Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan discusses the challenges facing Gov. Rod Blagojevich's staying in office, and the history of problems between Governor Blagojevich and House Speaker Madigan. Discusses the future for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Lt. Gov. Pat Quin, the Democratic party in Illinois int he wake of the Blagojevich criminal charges by FI Director Robert Grant and US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, and also the status of reform in Illinois on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM radio, Friday Dec. 12, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Commentators and pundits Dan Proft and Monroe Anderson discuss and debate the Gov. Rod Blagojevich scandal, the speculation on whether he will resign or not, will he appoint someone to succeed President-elect Barack Obama and more on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Thursday Dec. 11, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown discusses the Gov. Rod Blagojevich corruption scandal, the hypocrisy of politicians and the Chicago Tribune, and high-tech changes to allow lawyers to file lawsuits electronically from their offices on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 AM Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Republican Party Chairman Lee Roupas discusses the corruption scandal around Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the future of the GOP on "Mornings with Ray Hanania" on WJJG 1530 on Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Ray Hanania takes calls and discusses the corruption charges against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the culture of corruption that plagues Illinois and how most Illinois politicians live in glass houses. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Discussion on the shocking news that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested and charged with multiple counts of corruption taken into custody by FBI agents at his home in Chicago at 6 a.m. The charges involve the Governor trading his appointment of a successor to fill President-elect Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat from Illinois in exchange for money and jobs and power. Pay to play. Announced by US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and FBI Director Robert Grant later in the day. Also includes a 10 minute interview (towards the end of the podcast) with former Illinois Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka who ran against Blagojevich and lost two years ago. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Assessor James Houliahn discusses the rise in home property taxes in the context of the housing market depression. Houliahn explains how assessments work, the role of local governments in impacting property taxes paid based ont he assessments and how residents can appeal assessments directly through his office, not just through the County Tax Appeals Board. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Dec. 9, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Houlihan also discusses his political battles with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and County Board President John Stroger and efforts to convene a meeting of regional leaders to examine ways to help homeowners saddled with dramatic property tax increases in today's housing depressed market.

Richard Irvin, an at-large alderman in the City of Aurora, discusses his candidacy for mayor of the city of Aurora, Illinois in the April 2009 elections on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Dec. 8, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chicago Alderman Bernie Stone of the 50th Ward, 2nd longest serving member of the City Council, discusses Mayor Daley's plans to provatize the parking meters and other Chicago assets, the legacy of former mayor Jane M. Byrne, Jay McMullen and the history of Chicago politics. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, Thursday Dec. 4, 2008 on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Former Illinois State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka discusses state wide politics in the wake of Barack Obama's election, the state of the Illinois, Cook County and Chicago Republican party and the political situation on Mornings with Ray Hanania, Monday Nov. 24, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

 

Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long gives us an update on the Veto Session in the Illinois General Assembly, discussing the appointment of new leaders there in the Illinois Senate, Democratic Senator John Cullerton becomes the new Senate President replacing Emil Jones, and Christien Radogno is the new Republican Minority Leader in the Illinois Senate, the state's first woman senate minority leader. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 20, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Illinois State Senator Rickey Hendon discusses his new book, Black Enough, White Enough (www.ThirdWorldPressInc.com) about President-elect Barack Obama, and also his fight to become the President of the Illinois Senate on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Mornings with Ray Hanania host discusses Jane Byrne and Chicago politics and the late Harry Golden Junior on his show on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Journalism. Politics. Chicago. Mayors.

Jake Parrillo, a former trustee from the village of Frankfort, now in Elmhurst is the author of www.ItsTimeforTom.com web blog to support a possible run for llinois Governor against Rod Blagojevich by House Republican Minority Leader State Rep. Tom Cross in the Spring of 2010. Parrillo discusses how he uses the Internet to build a Draft Tom Cross for Governor movement, on Twitter, Google Blogger.com and more. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008 ... www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Chicago Tribune Legislative reporter Ray Long discusses the Illinois Legislative Veto Session in Springfield, the feud between House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Casino gaming, the state's economy and issues before the House. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Thursday Nov. 13, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Cook County Board Commissioner Mike Quigley of the 10th District talks about the back door salary hike paid to county board members, $1,200 a month that is paid to commissioners to cover some of their expenses, but that are never detailed to explain how the money is really spent. Quigley is one of the commissioners who returns money not spent on expenses, and provides a detailed breakdown of how the monthly money is spent. This $14,400 stipend is in addition to the annual $85,000 county commissioner's salary. But several Commissioners, such as Joan Patricia Murphy of the 6th District and William Beavers of the 4th District, take the money like income. Should they pay taxes on money meant for reimbursement that is not used to reimburse expenses but is taken like salary? The County Board run by Tax President Todd Stroger doesn't care about the taxpayers or the burden they have put on the people. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

Illinois State Senator Mike Jacobs from the Quad-Cities Northwest Illinois on his exploratory committee for Governor of Illinois, challenging Gov. Rod Blagojevich, and on his political background and issues. His father is Denny Jacobs the author of the state's casino legislation and the Circuit Breaker Bill. On Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Monday Nov. 10, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

A discussion and radio workshop on how to run for Public Office with election law attorney and specialist Dennis Brennan (www.DennisBrennanLaw.com) on the fundamentals of running for local office. Every Friday at 8 am I'll host Brennan and take calls from listeners who are interested in running for local office. Friday Nov. 7, 2008 on WJJG1530 AM Radio, Mornings with Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com. There are also an array of files and forms that can be downloaded by individuals seeking to run for local Illinois elective office. The local elections in Illinois are Feb. 24, 2009 and April 7, 2009.

Ron Florence of the United Taxidrivers Community Council on the threatened strike of Chicago cab drivers Nov. 12, 2008 as they push for better wages and taxi cab ride fees and subsidies to off-set increasing gasoline charges on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com

 

Abdon Pallasch the award winning political writer and reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times discusses the Barack Obama campaign, hate mongering against Muslims, the indictment and guiolty plea of Ed Vrdolyak in Chicago, and the Tony Rezko trial on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Steve Rhodes, editor and publisher of The Beachwood Reporter (www.BeachwoodReporter.com) talks about Chicagoland stories, the coverage of Barack Obama and background on Antoin "Tony" Rezko. On Mornings with Ray Hanania Tuesday Oct. 28, 2008, WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica discusses the Jon Burge scandal, the lack of accountability on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the repressive Todd Stroger tax increases, and his candidacy for Cook County State's Attorney against Anita Alvarez on Radio Chicagoland/Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio, www.RadioChicagoland.com Friday Oct. 24, 2008. Peraica blames Mayor Daley for the failure to prosecute Former Police Commander Jon Burge who is accused of using torture to force suspects to confess to crimes from 1979 until 1984. Daley was state's attorney through most of that reign of terror by Burge, one of the most disgraced members of the Chicago Police Department and he did nothing to stop or prosecute Burge, one of Daley's supporters. Burge has been indicted on charges of perjury for denying he engaged in the torture. The torture occured beyond the statue of limitations.

State Sen. Christine Radogno discusses Illinois politics, the presidential race between John McCain and Barack Obama, the Sarah Palin factor, and she addresses the challenges facing Illinois and the corruption of Il Governor Rod Blagojevich and more in this Wednesdayy Oct. 22, 2008 interview on Radio Chicagoland/Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM on the dial. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Radogno also discusses challenges facing Republicans in Cook County including County Board Commissioner Anthony "Tony" Peraica candidate for the office of Cook County State's Attorney, and also the lack of aggressive leadership in the Cook County GOP organization.

Jay Stewart the executive director of the Better Government Association discusses corruption in the administrations of both former Gov. George Ryan who is now in jail and incumebtn Gov. Rod Blagojevich in the face of his ties to the convicted Antoin "Tony" Rezko and others in Illinois politics. On Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Monday Oct. 20, 2008. www.RadioChicagoland.com.

Attorney Joe Karaganis discusses the suburban community fight to protect the rights of homeowners living around O'Hare Airport and the deceit from Mayor Daley over the destruction and relocation of a religious cemetery near Bensenville/Elk Grove Village. Karaganis says Daley could move the new runway 350 feet to save the cemetery but he refuses to concede any rights to suburban homeowners. Interviewed on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Tuesday October 7, 2008 with host Ray Hanania, www.RadioChicagoland.com.

 

Consultant and punidt Dan Proft of URQMedia.com discusses the WMAQ TV Report by Carol Marin the night before and the Chicago Tribune story detailing his contracts with the Town of Cicero. Thursday Sept. 25, 2008 on Mornings with Ray Hanania, WJJG 1530 AM Radio. www.RadioChicagoland.com. Proft challenges the reporting and discusses bias in the news media in Chicago regional political coverage.

Illinois Senator Christine Radogno discusses the battle in the Illinois Legislature over an ethics bill that would curtail donations from contractors with the state to state officeholders. The Illinois House and Speaker Michael J. Madigan have proposed a bill preventing state officeholders from receive donations from contractors with contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Gov. Rod Blagojevich has rejected the legislation offering his own proposal to extend the ban to include legislators in the House and the Senate. Radogno also discusses the growing popularity of Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin, the politics of the state and former Senate Candidate Jack Ryan, whose messy divorce with Hollywood actress Jeri Ryan derailed his candidacy, and Barack Obama's failures including voting "present" 130 times while he was in the Illinois Senate as one of Radogno's colleagues. Interviewed on Mornings with Ray Hanania on WJJG 1530 AM Radio Mon-Friday 8 - 9:30 AM broadcast live on the radio and on the Internet at www.RadioChicagoland.com. This interview took place Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008.

POINT TO POINT Interviews with no Boundaries: Ray Hanania interviews Cook County Illinois Commissioner Anthony Tony Peraica about the fight to block the 1 percent sales increase imposed by Board President Todd Stroger, which makes the county one of the nation's highest and Chicago the highest when it comes to sales taxes, 10.25 percent in the city portion of the county. Peraica calls out Stroger's broken promises and challenges hypocritical comments from colleagues on the board including Commissioner Larry Suffredin and Debra Sims. 10 Minutes. July 23, 2008. www.TheMediaOasis.com