http://community.richgarling.com A discussion about Government and Politics in Illinois. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:13:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Word from DC is that the GOP is calling for making the stimulus package a loan to the States rather than grants because they feel it would make the States spend the money more wisely. Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)   has proposed that if President-Elect Obama wants to stimulate the economy ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=43 The recent news that Island Lake was one of the few communities to sign onto a class action suit concerning MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) pollution and that we will be awarded a portion of the settlement money, around $2 million, has certainly sent some minds fluttering about as to where ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=41 It's 4 days into the new year that I hope will be better than 08 was. Especially at the Village level. I'm going to do a review of what happened in 08 in the Village of Island Lake. By the way, anyone is free to comment on this blog, you ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=40 Do us all a favor and resign. Government is not for sale to the highest bidder at any level. I have fought those who wish to personnally gain or profit from government and will continue to do so. If I have to risk my seat in order to expose those ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=39 Great news conceerning the nations major water source. Today, the Great Lakes Water Compact takes effect. In general it will prevent great amounts of water, even a little at a time, from being taken out of the Great Lakes without it being replaced. If a cmmunity is not within the Great ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=38 I had stated during the campaign that we're not getting our fair share of dollars from Springfield. In the NWH today was a report on the amount of dollars brought back to McHenry County by our State and Federal Reps/Senator. In spite of the turmoil in Springfield it seems the ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=36 While in Ohio recently I stopped at a roadside rest area and noticed in the distance four windmills churning away. There was a plaque at the rest stop that explained those four windmills were producing enough electricity to support a small town of 1000 nearby. I just located a story on ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=34 Went to Philadelphia last summer, posted these thoughts on my campaign blog... We took a trip to Philadelphia this last weekend. Visited Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Constitution Hall and saw where the Declaration of Independence was signed. You could imagine how heady a moment that must have been to know that you were ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=33 A post from my campaign blog on gas prices and alternative fuels... I'm sure most of you are aware that we have a huge problem with the rising cost of energy. I know I'm paying too much at the gas pump. And it's pretty sad when today we consider a price ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=32 This was posted on my campaign web blog and I feel it's still relevent... Last summer attended a meeting about improving Route 176 from Route 31 to the Fox River. I have advocated for years the concept of true regional planning. What one community does affects their neighbor. If Prairie Grove builds 2500 ... http://community.richgarling.com/?p=31