Breaking News: Silver Cross to be used for Veterans, Halvorson announces

Local American Legion Commander reports he was called by Congresswoman Halvorson with the good news that the Silver Cross Building would be used for local vets: http://willcountynews.blogspot.com/2010/09/silver-cross-building-to-be-used-for.html

Tea Party Event in Joliet tomorrow

The Will County Tea Party Alliance, Illinois Tax Day Tea Party, and the group Americans for Prosperity-Illinois are hosting "Battle Plan 2010: November is Coming" tomorrow, September 15, 2010 at 7 pm in downtown Joliet.

The event will take place at the Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet Illinois, 60432 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This event is part of the larger "November is Coming", a project of Americans for Prosperity.  According to the Americans for Prosperity November is Coming Website:
"After a year of political wrangling, citizen outrage and backroom deals, the government’s takeover of our health care system has passed. Speaker Pelosi strong-armed the votes to pass the monstrosity that emerged from the Christmas Eve Senate vote. Over 360,000 citizens signed the November is Coming petition to proclaim their opposition to the government mandates, special deals, and higher taxes; but 219 House Democrats and all 59 Senate Democrats in Washington didn’t listen. Pelosi, Reid and Obama think they know what’s right for the country.

But they won’t be able to ignore their constituents in November. You can send a clear message to our elected officials by signing the November is Coming petition. You can tell them that if they support big government programs or other freedom-killing policies, you will remember in November. Please sign the petition and send a message to our elected officials, and tell your friends and family to sign the petition too!

November is Coming is a project of Americans for Prosperity. Americans for Prosperity does not support or oppose candidates for public office.

Contact Us:
2111 Wilson Blvd | Suite 350 | Arlington, VA 22201
Email: info@afp-mail.com | Phone: 703-224-3200"

There are several active Tea Party Groups in Will County, such as:

• The Joliet Tax Day Tea Party
• The Homer Lockport Tea Party
• The Lincoln Way Tea Patriots
• Naperville Tea Party Patriots

Kinzinger releases "Pathway to Prosperity"

Adam Kinzinger, Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District, has released a "Pathway of Prosperity" document on his website.  According to Kinzinger's website, the document "is designed as a contract to provide a clear understanding of Kinzinger's priorities when he becomes the Representative for 11th District residents in January, 2011."

Read the entire text of Kinzinger's Pathway to Prosperity.

Politicians out at the Manhattan Illinois Fun Days Parade

Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson's entry in the Manhattan Illinois Labor Day Parade

Will County Treasurer Pat McGuire's entry in the Manhattan, Illinois Fun Days Parade

State Senator AJ Wilhelmi's entry in the Manhattan, Illinois Labor Day Parade

Debbie Halvorson for Congress sign at the Manhattan Fun Days Parade

Ray Nash for Judge entry at the Manhattan, Illinois Fun Days Parade

Adam Kinzinger--Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District--at the Manhattan, Illinois Fun Days Parade

Cedra Crenshaw at the Manhattan Labor Day Parade in Manhattan, Illinois

Cedra Crenshaw--Republican candidate for the Illinois 43rd State Senate District-- discusses the business climate in Illinois:

Independent Voters of Illinois endorse Green Party Candidate for IL 79th Representative District George Ochsenfeld

MONEE, Ill. -- On September 1, 2010, the Independent Voters of Illinois (IVI-IPO) endorsed George Ochsenfeld, Green Party candidate for state representative for the 79th district.

The IVI -IPO is a multi-partisan, not-for-profit, independent political organization that works to ensure fair, clean government across the state.

"I'm pleased and honored by the endorsement," said Ochsenfeld."In my travels throughout the district, I am getting support from Democrats, Republicans, and especially from independents. People are angry and disgusted with the Illinois political establishment. They want new voices, new public policies, and candidates that are not owned by special interests."

Ochsenfeld is running against incumbent Democrat Lisa Dugan and Republican candidate Nick Been.

The 79th Illinois State Representative District covers parts of Will, Kankakee, and Iroquois County.



Map of the 79th District from nickbeen.com

If you are a candidate who has received an endorsement, please let us know at willcountynews@gmail.com.  Thanks.

Republican Candidate for the Illinois 11th Congressional Seat Adam Kinzinger to participate in Manhattan's Fun Days Parade

According to Adam Kinzinger's website, the Republican running against incumbent Debbie Halvorson will be at Manhattan IL's annual Fun Day Parade on Saturday, September 4th, 2010.

The Illinois 11th Congressional District:


Map of the Illinois 11th Congressional District from Congresswoman Halvorson's website.

The Manhattan Fun Days Parade will begin at noon, with line-up for parade participants starting at 11:30 am.

Willcountynewspolitics will try to ask Captain Kinzinger a few questions regarding his plans to improve the economy if elected to the Congress, and also questions on other issues as well.

What questions do you want to ask Captain Kinzinger?  If you have any questions you would like willcountynewspolitics to try to ask, post them in the comments section.