Politics

The Bridge Fund Program was launched at the beginning of August to offer local taxing jurisdictions a lower-cost borrowing option for local taxing bodies. Qualifying taxing bodies such as municipalities, park districts, schools, etc. have been able to apply for a short-term loan with the County.

“Blood donation is a small step we can all take to help save lives,” said Rep. Haas. #JackieHaas

“Invest Southwest has been even more successful than I could have ever imagined. Number one, we’ve way exceeded what our financial estimates were. We will be seeing $2 Billion dollars by the end of this year,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. #GatorBradley

That is where the real challenges are at, yet ignored, except to use it as part of the sales pitch to push $495,000.00 to a friend of the superintendent for a marketing campaign in a no-bid contract by claiming it was a Professional Service. #DeniseWilliams

Amanda Koch, in voting for the grant engaged in an impermissible conflict of interest, which in all likelihood violated the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act #Amanda Koch

On March 22, 2022, South Suburban College sent a letter to Tiffany Henyard complaining of both the financial and service obligations Good Burger had failed to comply with. The letter also informed Henyard and Good Burger that the college would terminate the contract if the issue were not fixed within 30 days #TiffanyHenyard

South Suburban College should terminate its contract with Good Burger for failing to remain in good standing on its business registration, among other things.

One of our first steps in investigating a public body is to ensure those on the board are qualified to sit on the board

This latest notice came after Henyard already receiving a notice on March 22, 2022, of her not reimbursing the college for the bounced check.

“These grants are direct investments in improving the lives of local residents,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #SenatorPatrickJoyce