Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
Illinois Democrat Lieutenant Governor Whites Only Need »
By Charles S. Mombo The slot for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Illinois became available after Pat Quinn, the former lieutenant governor succeeded Governor Rod Blagojevich who was impeachment and removal from office. It should be noted that while the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois are technically "running [...]
Otis McDonald Sues Chicago Over Handgun Ban »
The Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments today over the City of Chicago, Illinois handgun ban. The case was filed by Otis McDonald, 76 year-old Chicago's Morgan Park residence along with others against the city of Chicago, Illinois. McDonald's case is sponsored by the Second Amendment Foundation and the Illinois State Rifle [...]
Crook County Chicago Illinois? »
By Charles S. Mombo One of Cook County's most not-too-famous son, Al Capone, was onces quoted as saying, "A crook is a crook, and there's something healthy about his frankness in the matter. But any guy who pretends he is enforcing the law and steals on his authority is a swell snake. The worst type of these punks is the big [...]
Who Need Marijuana When K2 is Legal in Chicago »
I can imagine that most drug users are saying to themselves, why risk getting caught with illegal possession of marijuana when K2 is easily and legally available in most Chicago's food and liquor stores. K2, a “fake weed” and a marijuana look alike is a synthetic substance that is starting to show up around the Chicagoland area. [...]
An Interview With Illinois U.S. Senatorial Candidate »
By Charles S. Mombo Since 1870, the United States Senate have had ONLY 6 African-American Senators. Two out of the six were Republicans elected during the Reconstruction era and four out of the six were elected in modern era. The last three African Americans or Blacks to serve in the U.S Senate were from Illinois. The six African Americans [...]
Chicago Disses Its Black Founder – Jean Baptiste »
Unless you have had a Chicago connection, there is a strong possibility that you have not heard the name Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Way before the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, Sears Tower (or whatever they call it these days), Du Sable was one of the first non-Indian settler, and one of the first [...]
Chicago Public School and The Wet Monkey Theory »
I first heard about The Wet Monkey theory several years ago while in graduate school. I am not sure if the Wet Money theory is an urban legend or an actual theory. From every indication, it seems to be based on the famous Pavlov's salivating dog experiment. (more...)
Chicago Actor Tanner Faces Prison for Stolen »
Chicago born actor, Antow Tanner, 34 year-old, pleaded guilty yesterday in a Brooklyn court to selling more than a dozen social security numbers for $10,000. According to court documents, he told the judge that he was a middleman in the stolen or dead people social security numbers scheme. (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Birthday Sex for Chicago Public School? »
The Chicago born rapper, Jeremih Felton, popularly know for his erotic song, “Birthday Sex” has agreed to use “Twitter” to encourage about 70,000 of his Chicago Public Schools (CPS) followers to get back to Sept. 8. (more...)
Illinois’ nonsensical and preposterous candy tax »
In a “by any means necessary” attempt to patch the state's budget shortfall, the State of Illinois has come up with a nonsensical and preposterous tax scheme whereby candy, which was previously classified as food in the food group, will be moved to its own group - candy group. (more...)
Chicago Ain’t That A Bitch »
Ain't That A Bitch is taken from the title song of John Guitar Watson's album. Johnny Guitar Watson's career went back to the early 50's in Houston. He was born February 3, 1935 in Houston, Texas and died May 17, 1996 in Yokohama, Japan. His outstanding musical talents are comparable to those of Jimmy Hendrix, Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He was a [...]
Office of Congressional Ethics investigates Rep. Jesse »
When the Federal grand jury investigated the alleged corruption in the Blagojevich administration, they did not report any wrong doing on the part of Illinois Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Despite the fact that Federal authorities have already questioned Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and other cooperating witnesses [...]
Chi-Town – America’s Third Most Miserable »
By: Charles Mombo Call it whatever nickname you want: My Kind of Town, Beirut by the Lake, Second City, Chicagoland, The Big Onion, The City That Works, The Chill or Chi Ill (Chill as in Chicago Illinois), Hog butcher for the world, Tool maker, Stacker of wheat, Player with railroads, The nation's freight handler; Stormy, Husky, Brawling, City [...]
The Roland Burris’ saga – ain’t that »
By: Charles Mombo Last Wednesday a meeting was scheduled at Roland Burris’ request with Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Illinois. After the hour long meeting on Capitol Hill, Reid and Durbin told reporters that they would consider Burris' appointment if: It is [...]
Jim Crow, Roland Burris and the 111th Congress »
By Charles Mombo With an uncomfortable resemblance of scenes from the Jim Crow era, the Illinois Senate appointee Roland Burris, who is an African American was escorted out of the Capitol in the rain after being turned away when he arrived for the swearing-in ceremonies of the 111th Congress. Legislation known as Jim Crow laws separated people [...]
Why is Harry Reid all up in Illinois’ Kool-Aid? »
By: Charles Mombo I have always wonder why Harry Mason Reid, the Senate Majority Leader and Senator from Nevada is all in Illinois' Kool-Aid and don't even know the flavor? Senator Reid has not hid his feelings about Illinois Governor Ron Blagojevich and the appoint of the Honorable Roland Burris to replace Barack Obama. Well, his [...]
Roland Burris a proven and honorable public servant »
By: Frank Scruggs Roland Burris has proven himself to be an honest and honorable public servant. He meets the Constitutional Requirements for the Senate and to deprive him the opportunity to serve is to deny the people of Illinois a complete voice in the Federal Government. While the Governor stands accused he is still innocent until proven [...]
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich – rights and »
There were signs and indications in Chicago for the past two weeks that the Illinois Gov. Blagojevich would appoint a senator to fill Obama's vacant senatorial seat despite the impeachment proceedings on its way in Springfield. It was also known that Blagojevich would not appoint anyone he allegedly mentioned on the undercover tape. Therefore, [...]
Blagojevich expected to appoint Obama replacement »
As the Illinois House of Representative moved to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges before he appoints a replacement to Obama senator's seat, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has planned a press conference today in Chicago and is reportedly planning to make an in-your-face move by naming a replacement despite the impeachment proceedings. [...]
Illinois Governor Blagojevich in Federal Custody »
Illinois' Governor Rod R. Blagojevich was arrested this morning at his Chicago Northside home for conspiring to sell an appointment to president-elect Barack Obama's recently open US senate seat, prosecutors said. Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois said that around 6 a.m. he called Governor Blagojevich's house and [...]
Black Chicagoan – highest breast cancer »
The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force recently released its report – highlighting the alarming breast cancer mortality disparity between black and white since 2005. In 1980, black women and white women in Chicago with breast cancer were equally likely to die. New breast cancer mortality data from 2004 and 2005 provided a [...]
Chocolatecity.cc/blog Interviews photographer »
Chocolatecity.cc/blog is grateful that talented photographer, Stephanie Graham, has been kind enough to take some time out of her busy schedule to answer few questions and has been generous in allowing us to publish three images from her folio of work. The images featured Walmart, Tasha, and Malari (in order of appearance). Thank you [...]
Bronzeville Realtors and Agents »
BRONZEVILLE,Chicago, IL -- Whether you are buying, selling or renting your property in today’s real estate market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. The Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville is no exception to this common sense knowledge. A newly launched website [...]
Obama: Ludacris should be ashame of his lyrics »
Yesterday Senator Obama sharply condemned rapper Ludacris over his new song celebrating the U.S. Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama presidential bid while referring to Hillary Clinton as an "irrelevant bitch." The song, called "Politics: Obama Is Here," was released yesterday. Ludacris, aka Christopher [...]
