Will Local Leaders Ever Step Out Of The Shadows, Face Our Questions, and Speak Their Truth?

Maybe they can learn a few things from Senator Wilhelmi's (D) play book - Face your critics head-on. It's good for the community.

"Without debate, without criticism, no administration and no country can succeed-- and no republic can survive."  - President, John F. Kennedy

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Waiting Game: Should Governor Quinn Sign or Veto Legislation?

Share your comments on the following bills.

1.  Creation of Ind Water Agency/Eminent Domain (SB83) - Quinn signed bill on 8/26/11.
2.  FOIA Law Modification - Quinn signed the bill on 8/26/11.
3.  Legal Gambling Expansion

Think Again! The New Water Agency May Not Lead To Cheaper Rates

As local politicians push for the creation of a new agency, they remain silent on the matter of "oversight" and "accountability". Important tools necessary to protect the community from gross mismanagement.

What are your thoughts on the subject?

The floor is open.

Can you spot propaganda when you see it?

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Americans Leave The Country In Pursuit of A Better Life

Have you ever considered  leaving the country for a better life?  Do you know of anyone that's left?

Are you in support or against Americans leaving?

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VIDEO: Police Officer's Final Act of Kindness Moments Before Being Gunned Down

A terrible reminder of the danger cops face on a daily basis.

A heart-breaking video.


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Study Shows, Illinois is 1 of 5 "Sinkhole" States

Using trickery to hide $1 trillion in outstanding debt. 

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50% of U.S. Households Do Not Pay Federal Taxes: Fact or Fiction?

It's a fact! 

VVSD School Board Fail To Balance The Budget

These bona fide spenders ("The B.S. Group", aka "Friends of Valley View", aka "The First Party") presents a tentative budget with a $7.9 million deficit.

Why don't they make the cuts necessary to balance the budget?

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London Is Burning! Will We Ever See A Similar Riot In The U.S.?

America struggles with similar economic and social problems as England.  Will we ever see a similar riot in this country?

Do you identify with the rioters?  The police force? The wealthy?  The underclass? 

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How Does S&P Rate Bolingbrook's Credit Worthiness?

Not good.  Share your comments.

What do you think of Chris Matthews "Reality Check" to President Obama?

Do you believe the government can pull us out of this mess by creating jobs (infrastructure jobs) and put people back to work?

Out Of Sync: The Disparity In Pay Between Government & Private Employees In Illinois

What do you think of the Illinois Policy Institute's findings?