Articles in the Featured Category

Tony on the Brookfield Zoo’s 75th Anniversary
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Posted in Featured, News on 1 July 2009
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In this brief video, Tony shares thoughts on the 75th Anniversary of the Brookfield Zoo.

Update on Peraica’s Transparency Initiatives
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Posted in Analysis, Featured on 28 June 2009
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Commissioner Peraica provides this brief video update on his transparency efforts on the Cook County Board.

HINZ: County Hit by Another Bond Rating Cut
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Posted in Analysis, Featured on 10 June 2009
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Crain’s Chicago Business’ Greg Hinz posts on his blog today more about the Fitch downgrade of Cook County’s bond rating.

Cook County Tax Dollars and the U.S. Census
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Posted in Featured, News on 27 May 2009
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This video clip raises serious questions about how Cook County government is spending your tax dollars on “outreach” efforts for the 2010 U.S. Census.

Watch Tony on Fox Chicago Sunday
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Posted in Featured, News on 26 May 2009
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Commissioner Peraica appears on Fox Chicago Sunday to discuss Todd Stroger’s veto of the county board’s tax relief ordinances. Peraica also provides a detailed explanation of how the county can maintain vital public health and safety services but cutting waste in the county budget.

Peraica Comments on Stroger’s IRS Problem
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Posted in Featured, News on 13 May 2009
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Commissioner Peraica comments on the news that Todd Stroger owes $12,000 in back taxes to the IRS.

Tony Discusses Tax Repeal on CBS 2 Chicago
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Posted in Featured, News on 6 May 2009
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Commissioner Peraica discusses the County Board’s passage of his ordinance to repeal the sales tax increase — as well as Todd Stroger’s promise to veto the ordinance

Peraica’s Tax Relief Ordinance Passes
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Posted in Featured, News on 5 May 2009
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Cook County Board passes Peraica’s ordinance to fully roll back Stroger’s sales tax increase.

Chicago Tribune Endorses Peraica Tax Plan
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Posted in Featured, News on 20 April 2009
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The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Commissioner Peraica’s plan to fully repeal the sales tax increase.

Watch Tony’s Interview on ‘Good Day Chicago’
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Posted in Featured, News on 20 April 2009
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Tony discusses the latest troubles and allegations of wrongdoing within the Stroger administration.