(Press release)
Darin LaHood Continues Sweep of Police Endorsements:
Correctional Officers Vote Unanimous Support
Peoria IL – Citing his experience as an “aggressive prosecutor and keen understanding of Peoria County,” the Peoria County Correctional Officer’s FOP Union voted unanimously to endorse Darin LaHood for Peoria County State’s Attorney.
LaHood has pitched a shutout among law enforcement union endorsements—gaining all [...]

In case you missed it, and you might have if you rely on the mainstream media exclusively for news, there was a bit of a revolt today in Congress.
There’s been debating new energy legislation in Congress, but the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives adjourned before passing anything. This irked House GOP members, who have been arguing [...]

(press release)
LaHood to Create an Urban Advisory Committee to Improve Communication
State’s Attorney candidate cites disconnect between community and the Courthouse
Peoria, IL – Since launching his candidacy last October, Darin LaHood has been touting the importance of ‘partnering with community leaders from our urban and high crime areas to rebuild a level of trust.’ [...]

I was not the only blogger who criticized last week’s Aaron Schock fundraiser because it cost $500 to get in the door and another $5,000 to get a picture taken with President Bush.
But local blogger Red Dot in a Blue State points out that many of those who scorned the GOP are silent about the [...]

Colleen Callahan’s fish fry was a huge success.
I had to leave at about 6 p.m., before I really wanted to. But the basement of the Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club was getting too crowded and a little too warm to be comfortable. It was a hard to get out, though, because of the huge, honking line of [...]

This is the Los Angeles Times take on Bush’s visit to Peoria:
For the first time in 14 years, George W. Bush’s name is not on the ballot. Not in Texas. Not anywhere in the United States.
And, given President Bush’ low approval ratings, Republican John McCain might be forgiven if he hopes the president will stay [...]

I do not endorse this site, I merely inform my readers it exists.
I’m off to the Colleen Callahan fish fry in an hour or so. I’ll ask some folks there what they think of it.

From a message set to me via Twitter:
Dude… The American Appliance/whatever store? Close due to the road closures for Bush’s arrival/departure. Irony much?
Heh. OK, the headline is supposed to be tongue-in-cheek.
I was listing to WMBD radio’s coverage of President Bush’s arrival. I’m NOT accusing the reporters/announcers of being biased, but the whole thing [...]

The opponents of a new state constitutional convention have come out in force, making all sorts of arguments. Rich Miller of Capitol Fax recently refuted one of these arguments:
I do not understand how the opponents can claim with a straight face that even though a tiny number of people have accumulated an enormous amount [...]

The Peoria Times-Observer reports that Merle Widmer will not run for re-election to the Peoria County Board.
Widmer, 83, a North Peorian, is the Peoria County Board representative for District 11 and serves as vice-chairman of the board. After more than seven years on the county board, he is planning to hang up his political aspirations.
Widmer [...]

From a press release:
The Constitution party of Illinois to hold state convention in Peoria
Peoria, IL. - On Saturday, July 26, 2008 the Constitution Party of Illinois is holding its State Convention. The convention will be held in the Chiminee Room at the Pere Marquette Hotel in downtown Peoria, IL from 1pm to 5pm. Darrell Castle, [...]

From Elaine Hopkins’ Peoria Story, a few details about what is expected to great President Bush when he rolls into town to raise money for Aaron Schock:
Here’s a colorful event: Billionaires for Bush will gather at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 25 in front of the Federal Building at Main and Monroe. Their [...]

Via Progress Illinois:
Want the Senate Democratic Whip to send your favorite Congressional candidate some love? In a poll on his campaign website, Sen. Dick Durbin is asking readers to pick from six Illinois Democratic candidates: Jill Morgenthaler, Dan Seals, Debbie Halvorson, Scott Harper, Bill Foster, and Colleen Callahan. Whoever nets the most votes will [...]

From a press release:
Bartonville Police Department Endorses Darin LaHood For Peoria County State’s Attorney
Historical endorsement moves LaHood Closer to Sweeping All Police Endorsements in Peoria County
Peoria, IL –In its first endorsement ever for the position of Peoria County State’s Attorney, members of the Bartonville Police Benevolent Union #120 endorsed challenger Darin LaHood over the incumbent [...]

Heh:
So, let me get this straight.
Aaron Schock is an anti-choice, Bush-loving neocon who thinks selling nuclear weapons to Taiwan is a swell idea, and proudly trumpets the historic achievements of the Gingrich Congress on his website.
Yeah, sounds just like Obama to me.
Well, you’ve gotta admit. Reigniting the nuclear arms race would be a change.