Mayor Claar, Village Board's Popularity, An Illusion?

Election results show a fatal flaw that leave First Party vulnerable to potential losses in April, 2013.

Gangs & Politicians In Chicago: An Unholy Alliance

LAWBREAKERS, LAWMAKERS: In some parts of Chicago, violent street gangs and pols quietly trade money and favors for mutual gain. The thugs flourish, the elected officials thrive-and you lose. A special report.

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The Quality of Life & Liberty In America Today

President John Quincy Adams said "liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people." Does the average american have enough knowledge to protect our society from losing its liberties?

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Chicago Tribune Expose How The Teachers Union Game The System

Local connection: Local AFT contribute more than $1 million to IFT, and $75k to Bolinbrook politicians.

The Chicago Tribune investigation pulls the curtain back, to expose what really goes on behind the scenes at IFT, the powerful teachers union.

The investigation shows how IFT leaders game the system with the help of state legislators to reap huge rewards at the expense of taxpayers. In return, state legislators collect tens of thousands in campaign contributions from the powerful organization.

A win-win for the teachers union, politicians, and the teachers.  A loss for taxpayers, and students.

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The 30-Day No-Restaurant Challenge

Dining out with your family can be an expensive habit, especially if you dine in Bolingbrook.

Consider the 30-day challenge.

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America's Deficit Culture: Seeing Beyond Our Noses

Changing personally means taking shorter-lived mortgages, with bigger down payments... not taking on more debt... And, yes, it means ceasing to view the government as a sugar daddy.

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Local Poll Show Most In the Community Are Against 3rd Party Busing

If the poll is accurate, where then should the district cut to close the growing deficit in the transportation fund?

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Reality Check: School District's Transportation Fund Operating at a Chronic Deficit

Valley View school district's financial reports are showing deficits in years 2009-11.

It's clear from examining the financials, Valley View school district will need to make some significant cuts in the transportation fund. Otherwise, taxpayers should expect to see more deficits as illustrated in the 2012 budget.

Where those cuts happen is the question.  Outsourcing the bus service to a 3rd party may not result in a reduction in cost.

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