Funny Boone County Fair has not published any numbers.
Fair manager John Rednour Jr. said the 2010 fair may have set a few records in its final few days, as perfect weather and unique entertainment combined for a high-turnout holiday weekend.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Record-breaking returns in sight for Du Quoin State Fair
Clout St: No shortage of mayor candidates expected
Now every politician who has dreamed of replacing Daley will get their chance in next February's city elections.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, who has raised his profile in recent years by going after Craigslist prostitution advertisements and overseeing the cleanup of Burr Oak Cemetery after uncovering a grave-reselling scheme, is one potential candidate.
Assessor James Houlihan, also has been mentioned as possibility. Houlihan is not seeking re-election but long has talked about running for higher office.
Among aldermen discussed as potential mayoral candidates are Robert Fioretti, 2nd; Sandi Jackson, 7th; Thomas Allen, 38th; Scott Waguespack, 32nd; Brendan Reilly, 42nd; and Thomas Tunney, 44th.
Earlier this year, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel voiced his mayoral ambitions
Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, chairman of the powerful City Council Finance Committee and the council's longest-serving member, would not rule out now running for mayor himself.
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Chicago Mayor Daley won't run for re-election - Politics - Decision 2010
Daley's announcement leaves an open door for White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who said in April during a television interview that "it's no secret" he'd like to run for mayor of Chicago someday.
Others whose names have surfaced as possible candidates are Democratic U.S. Representatives Jesse Jackson Jr. and Luis Gutierrez, and Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti.
Chicago Mayor Daley won't run for re-election - Politics - Decision 2010 - msnbc.com
5 Belvidere aldermen, mayor to back proposed cuts, layoffs -
employees shared between the city and county, they will maintain five-day workweeks.
“Being joint employees, they would only be affected if the County Board were asked to approve the same thing,” Boone County Administrator Ken Terrinoni said. “If the city intended that to affect the positions we jointly fund, then they would have to ask the County Board to do likewise.”
cuts proposed by the mayor are needed to help the city avoid dropping its general fund balance to less than $600,000, or just three weeks of reserves. Still, it will only reduce the $1.1 million shortfall in the budget by $250,000.
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Don Larson: Like to hear the reasons why the city/county employees can't drive their own cars to work....including the police. I sure wish I got a free tank of gas every week..and a free car to drive..with free insurance...this will save the gas that's wasted and the depreciation on the vehicle, and it will last longer if ONLY used for work..like it should be
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