Illinois Archives – https://ezkool.com/category/illinois/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:33:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ezkool.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ezkool-logo-75png.png Illinois Archives – https://ezkool.com/category/illinois/ 32 32 12773863 Another Republican Resigns – Got Caught Milking The Government https://ezkool.com/2015/03/another-republican-resigns-got-caught-milking-the-government/ https://ezkool.com/2015/03/another-republican-resigns-got-caught-milking-the-government/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:33:59 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=58327 I know both sides do it, but it seems like Republicans have almost perfected the art of ripping off the government. Aaron Schock, a Republican Representatives from Illinois is the latest Republican to realize that his version of milking the government was not foolproof, and thanks to those pesky reporters from Politico, Schock’s days of […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2015/03/another-republican-resigns-got-caught-milking-the-government/feed/ 0 58327 Good News – Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth is Pregnant – Video https://ezkool.com/2014/09/good-news-congresswoman-tammy-duckworth-is-pregnant-video/ https://ezkool.com/2014/09/good-news-congresswoman-tammy-duckworth-is-pregnant-video/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:17:24 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=54429 When you are overwhelmed with all the negative news going on on today’s world, it’s time to take a break, take a deep breath and exhale when good news like this is shared. Tammy Duckworth, the Democratic congresswoman who lost multiple limbs in war, is expecting her first child in December. In a heart-warming segment […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2014/09/good-news-congresswoman-tammy-duckworth-is-pregnant-video/feed/ 0 54429 Ex Convict Claims Victory In Illinois Republican Congressional Race https://ezkool.com/2013/02/ex-convict-claims-victory-in-illinois-republican-congressional-race/ https://ezkool.com/2013/02/ex-convict-claims-victory-in-illinois-republican-congressional-race/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:35:54 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=28761 There’s been a lot of attention focused on Robin Kelly, who won the Democratic nomination this week in the Illinois special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. But what about the GOP nominee? Ex-convict Paul McKinley is claiming victory over Eric Wallace, a multimedia company owner. TheChicago Tribune reports McKinley’s rap sheet includes burglaries, […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2013/02/ex-convict-claims-victory-in-illinois-republican-congressional-race/feed/ 1 28761 Post-Illinois: Mitt Wins. It’s Over. https://ezkool.com/2012/03/post-illinois-mitt-wins-its-over/ https://ezkool.com/2012/03/post-illinois-mitt-wins-its-over/#respond Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:44:15 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=16328 That’s it. Doesn’t matter what happens from here on out. Mitt Romney will be the GOP nominee. Rick Santorum will make speeches and say things that only an ultra-conservative will agree with. Newt will write another book about his campaign. Here’s the skinny:                   Predicted.              Actual Romney. 48%                           46.7% Santorum  31%                        35.0% Gingrich. 11%                           9.3% […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2012/03/post-illinois-mitt-wins-its-over/feed/ 0 16328 Mitt Be Illin'(ois) https://ezkool.com/2012/03/be-illinois/ https://ezkool.com/2012/03/be-illinois/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:56:46 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=16296 If there ever was a good time for the Romster to win a solid victory, this would be it. And, as luck would have it, he will win the Illinois primary going away. With the latest polling showing him with anywhere from a 10-15 point lead, this one will not be a nail-biter. Neither will the […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2012/03/be-illinois/feed/ 1 16296 Santorum Urge Illinois to “Correct a Wrong on Tuesday” https://ezkool.com/2012/03/santorum-urge-illinois-to-correct-a-wrong-on-tuesday/ https://ezkool.com/2012/03/santorum-urge-illinois-to-correct-a-wrong-on-tuesday/#respond Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:30:04 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=16282 On Tuesday, Illinois will go to the polls in the never-ending saga that is the Republican primary nominating contest, and Rick Santorum tweeted a message for Illinois – “correct the wrong on Tuesday.” It would not be far-fetched to conclude from Mr. Santorum’s tweet that “the wrong” he is referring to is President Obama, who […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2012/03/santorum-urge-illinois-to-correct-a-wrong-on-tuesday/feed/ 0 16282 The Deadbeat Joe Walsh Bill Is Introduced In The House https://ezkool.com/2011/12/the-deadbeat-joe-walsh-bill-is-introduced-in-the-house/ https://ezkool.com/2011/12/the-deadbeat-joe-walsh-bill-is-introduced-in-the-house/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:59:27 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=14444 Why this have to be a rule or law is beyond me. There are many professions where background checks are conducted on potential candidates, and if an applicant is found owing child support, he or she is automatically disqualified. Well, as of now, Congress is different. We all remember Republican Representative and Teaparty favorite, Joe […]

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]]> https://ezkool.com/2011/12/the-deadbeat-joe-walsh-bill-is-introduced-in-the-house/feed/ 2 14444 Democrats Win One. Controversial Union Language in Bill Dropped https://ezkool.com/2011/02/democrats-win-one-controversial-union-language-in-bill-dropped/ https://ezkool.com/2011/02/democrats-win-one-controversial-union-language-in-bill-dropped/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:42:07 +0000 http://ezkool.com/?p=7033 No, I’m not talking about the language against unions in Wisconsin, I’m talking about the language against unions in Indiana. After the Republican majority in Indiana tried to pass the same anti-union bill being debated in Wisconsin, Indiana Democrats fled the state to avoid the vote. Well, it will appear that their antics worked, because […]

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