12-12-2008

 

 

QUINN SUPPORTS IMPEACHMENT OF BLAGOJEVICH

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn is stepping up his criticism of Governor Blagojevich's decision to hold on to power in the wake of corruption charges.  Quinn told reporters Thursday that the Illinois House should begin impeachment proceedings against Blagojevich next week if he won't step down.  Quinn initially suggested the governor "step aside", but not necessarily resign, because of allegations that he tried to sell President-elect Barack Obama's former seat in the U.S. Senate.  But yesterday, Quinn called on the Governor to resign, and now Quinn says the state must move quickly to get rid of Blagojevich.  Quinn also appears to be backing off earlier support for a special election to choose a new senator.  He says that election would be expensive, and could leave Illinois without a senator for months.  Quinn says he would make appointing a new senator his top priority if he ascends to the Governor's chair.

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SALVATION ARMY KETTLES

 

With only a couple of weeks left until Christmas, the Salvation Army has collected nearly $5000.  Their goal is $16,500.  Kettles are located at Dollar General, Watson's Drug Store, Alco, and IGA.  Kettles are also set up in Pocahontas and Mulberry Grove.

MULBERRY GROVE OFFICERS RECEIVE OFFICIAL BADGES

 

At the Mulberry Grove Village Board Meeting Monday night, the 2008-2009 tax levy, totaling $44,300.00, which is the same amount as last year, was approved.

 

Police chief Robert Sutton reported that Code Enforcement Officer Russ Jernigan and Animal Control Officer Gary Redfern each now have an official badge to wear while performing their duties.  Badges are similar to police badges with the Illinois State Seal in the center.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2009, at 7:00 PM.

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SHIMKUS OPPOSES BAILOUT FOR AUTO MAKERS

 

The Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act passed the House of Representatives Wednesday evening, December 10^th, but Congressman John Shimkus opposed the bill.  Shimkus said, "We again give an un-elected bureaucrat the power to pick winners and losers, and we have government owning private corporations.  I believe the automobile industry would be better served by managing their own destinies than by asking for government help." 

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