So, let’s get this straight: not only is this administration under investigation for its alleged mishandling of county finances, now it wants to spend your tax dollars to defend itself — without submitting this expenditure to county board approval?

A new study shows that Illinois’ impoverished (those that our liberal leaders have purported to “champion”) are the ones who have been most hurt by our state’s (and county’s) tax-and-spend policies.

As President Stroger continues his scare tactics — threatening to close hospitals and health clinics — in order to justify his sales tax hike, we see the State’s Attorney investigating this administration’s handling of our funds. We need answers — and we need them now.

SouthtownStar columnist Kristen McQueary backs up our assertion that we could’ve rolled back the sales tax while protecting the county health system.

CHICAGO, IL – Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica (R-16) issued the following statement regarding news that subpoenas have been issued for Stroger Administration financial documents as part of a grand jury investigation.

The Stroger Administration is being disingenuous by using health care scare tactics to justify their defense of the county’s onerous sales tax.

CHICAGO, IL — Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica (R-16) today announced he will introduce an ordinance that would require a two-thirds supermajority by the Cook County Board for any county tax increases.

The overwhelming majority of us on the county board have done our part to provide meaningful tax relief. Unfortunately, Todd Stroger has taken advantage of unfortunate and outdated rules to block our efforts.

Commissioner Tony Peraica released the following statement today regarding the racist, threatening message left on Commissioner Deborah Sims’ voicemail…

Watch this Fox Chicago News clip of Commissioner Peraica’s reaction to Commissioner Sims’ flip-flip to provide the deciding vote to uphold Todd Stroger’s veto of the sales tax rollback.