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By The Beachwood Resolution Trust
An exclusive report.
Richard M. Daley resolves to leave office peacefully after a long week of shredding.
Bill, John and Michael Daley resolve to help Richard shred.
Rahm Emanuel resolves to stay on on his meds until after the election is over.
Pat Quinn resolves to get a Viagra prescription to stiffen himself up.
Posted on December 31, 2010
By Doug Dobmeyer/The Task Force To Oppose Casino Gambling In Chicago
There is much talk of casino expansion throughout Illinois, including a first-ever casino for Chicago. It’s always hard to tell what could be a reality and what is huffing and puffing. But one thing is certain: while the legislature is in session we must treat all potential threats as potential reality.
Chicago has existed for 177 years without state-operated casinos. Oh, we’ve had more than our share of privately run gambling, much of it run by the Mob. The presence of illicit gambling in Chicago is hardly a secret. However, that has been attacked by government under the guise of protecting the public from an unhealthy endeavor – even as the government extracts its share from riverboats, the lottery and, now, video poker. Having gotten a taste, the government now wants to expand its piece of the pie.
Posted on December 28, 2010
By Scott Buckner
1. Daley The Mayor (to Frosty The Snowman)
Daley the Mayor
Was a happy jolly soul
He had family ties, he’d gouge out your eyes
If you weren’t under his control
Daley the Mayor
Was unbeatable they say
Everyone in town had to gather ’round
Until he didn’t run one day
He said I’m out of magic ‘cuz
The Olympics are history
So I’ll just screw you with a sinking boat
And a bunch of misery
Posted on December 24, 2010
By Ed Hammer
On Tuesday December 21, 2010, Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, in a 59-page opinion announced her decision on former Governor George Ryan’s motion to vacate certain charges of his 2006 conviction of public corruption. There were also motions to reduce his sentence and/or release him from federal prison on bond.
Appealing to Pallmeyer’s sense of humanity, Ryan’s lawyers also had argued that Lura Lynn, Ryan’s wife is terminally ill, and he should be released so they could spend their last month’s together.
In her written order Pallmeyer succinctly denied all requests thereby requiring the convicted felon Ryan to serve out the remaining 3 1/2 years of his sentence. He is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2013. Ryan is 76 years old.
Posted on December 22, 2010
By The Beachwood Chicago Way Affairs Desk
Allegedly tries to keep local (liberal) attorney and pundit Tamara Holder out of the Rahm Emanuel hearings, amidst other wackiness.
Posted on December 16, 2010
By The Beachwood Residency Desk
“Rahm Emanuel didn’t drop the F-bomb, not once during more than 11 hours of questioning at his residency hearing on Tuesday, and he didn’t strangle a single citizen inquisitor or send them a dead fish,” John Kass writes. “For that alone, he deserves a round of applause.”
Let’s take a look.
Posted on December 15, 2010
By Beachwood Novelties
A perfect gift for the political junkie who loves Family Guy. Available now!
Plus: Join the Adam West for Chicago Mayor Facebook group!
Posted on December 14, 2010
By The Beachwood Told You So Affairs Desk
Is this the third term of George W. Bush or the second term of his father?
1. Obama’s Hostage Tale.
Posted on December 13, 2010
By La’Mont Williams
“This is the final ‘attack ad’ from La’Mont Williams as part of his final assignment for his Political Parties and interest groups class with Professor J. Grummel at Upper Iowa University. This commercial is meant to spoof and simulate the attack ads that are now prevalent in American political discourse, especially during mid-term elections.”
Posted on December 10, 2010
