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City of Chicago Water Department snippets for March 8, 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:58:50 -0600

The Department of Water Management had a visitor back at the Jardine Plant this morning. He was blocking the front entrance with his big black BMW. Rumor has it he smells a job opening at the Department of Water Management left open by a fired commissioner. I guess Mayor Daley might be pulling the race card in filling these openings instead of hiring a college educated licensed engineer. Mayor Daley has a habit of filling a position with someone of the same race which makes no sense. In a related story, Fran Spielman reported Alderman Austin does not want an Inspector General snooping around the Chicago City Council members. I think she might change her mind when she is done unloading more family and friends on the city payroll. The Department of Water Management has a mess in the payroll department with many city workers shortchanged on the paycheck week after week. Workers complained some payroll department employees are not trained or capable of handling the job. A large amount of complaints were unearthed in the files cabinets of a terminated water department employee. This is another version of the old "circular file". Bosses said they will get back to me soon, some employees leave at 3:00 p.m. and making less clouted workers stay until 3:30p.m. Thanks to the bosses in Central District for looking into this matter.

Chicago Clout exposes Journeyman's Local 130 with James Sullivan at the helm.

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:53:32 -0600

Chicago Clout presents new video on Plumbing for Kids

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:26:42 -0600

City of Chicago Teamsters 700 Vote. Give leadership strike rights

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:50:49 -0600

The City of Chicago Teamsters Local 700 will allow their leaders to strike if the need arises. The final tally is from about 2000 ballots sent out. The good men and ladies voted 753 yes to authorize leadership the ability to strike if needed. 248 voted no because they do not wear the pants or dresses at home, and 7 ballots were considered spoiled. This is the unofficial tally as of a few hours ago. When you give men and women the ability to make up their own mind and not cave-in to bully demands like other unions, you have freedom. Time to follow in the footsteps of Chicago Teamsters. Photo by Patrick McDonough

Chicago Clout presents Ask Your Plumbing Inspector February 24, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:53:42 -0600

ROLLER "Candy It Up" Video of Chicago's Best Hard Rock Band

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:13:59 -0600

Chicago Clout rocks with ROLLER a knockout Chicago Rockband

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:32:02 -0600

I had a great time making video for a great Chicago Rock and Roll band. More on this band soon. Review by Emery Joe Yost Roller is a high energy rock band. If Bad Company and Lynard Skynard had a baby they would sound like Roller, with the exception of lead vocalist Rusty Bullets,who has a twinge of Bon Scott in his vocal delivery and or dna. I'm really not sure, it could be a rumor, but Rusty allegedly got his stage name when he got a tetanus infection from the strings of his rusty Flying V. I would buy their record and lookout for this hot rock outfit as they pull up their bootstraps and rock the world just like KISS.

Notable websites for Chicago Clout Fans Disabled Cops.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:34:47 -0600

I enjoy several websites in Chicago. One of the best is by Rich Miller. Rich has The Capital Fax Blog. I also enjoy the Chicagoist. I hope everyone takes a look at this new blog site and tell me what you think. It seems to take a pro-gun, pro cop view. It is named DisabledCops here is the link http://www.disabledcops.blogspot.com/ They have a sister website that is very funny but the name is too wild for us. Good Luck.

Another long day for City of Chicago Employees on the hunt for theft

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:16:31 -0600

The City of Chicago has a residency law that is designed by the Mayor of Chicago to keep a well oiled political machine in place for election time. Many of the unions have a bizarre relationship with Daley, they are there to skim money off the top of worker's paychecks and then deliver a percentage to the current Administration. They call this a symbiotic relationship; it is like those fishes that attach to the sharks. Chicago has system that mixes private contractors and municipal employees. The idea is to play the two sides against each other to increase the production, keep friction, and increase management power over both sides of the equation. I would say without a doubt Mayor Daley and his entire Administration have failed the taxpayers at this game resulting in complete and total chaos. Today I had to call the police on a car with City of Chicago vests and City of Chicago employee identification. One could certainly make the assumption the card in this picture was issued by the Department of Water Management. The owner of the car illegally parked in an intersection blocking traffic, both pedestrian and automobile. The owner of the car was responding to a pulled water service. The owner seemed to assume he had some rights reserved for City employees. I called the Commissioner's office and the Office of the Inspector General. This is theft of City property or false impersonation from my experience. I really hate, really f-ing hate when a private contractor assumes they have the same privileges as city workers. They do not have background checks, drug tests, and pay union dues to the same extent. The owner of this car told me he is not a City employee. Lucky him, he is Mark St**ge, he lives allegedly on Lincoln Avenue, not in Chicago, but in the suburbs. Are you glad Mayor Daley allows these people to live outside the city when Chicagoans have no work? I made a report with the CPD today on the incident. If you are out of a job in the construction industry and you live in Chicago, I would be really mad. If you work for the City of Chicago, put your kids in private schools, and get furlough days, I would be mad. If you are Saul, fighting for your job on a residency beef, I would be really, really mad. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

Fox News expose more silly, silly, silly things at the Chicago Department of Water Management

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:48:52 -0600

The Chicago Low Income Housing-discrimination against working folks?

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:41:55 -0600

I have watched the housing market in Chicago for quite some time. There are a couple of more bubbles that need bursting in the next few years before thing can get back to a semblance of sanity. It is going to take a while but you can find some nice property if you have good credit or you have an inside like many Chicago high ranking employees. This is a low income property that could command rents of $1500.00 or more and has apartments that could sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars in certain Chicago neighborhoods. You can only rent in this exclusive hidden area if you are very low income. The government makes up the difference. I think it makes no sense to show up to work every day in America when people with no motivation live better than the everyday working stiffs. Many hard working families continue to be throw out into the streets despite the fact they work very hard and contribute to the economy. Some people do not work, get free food and lodging, and enjoy spending money without working at all. Their apartments are professional maintained and staffed to handle any complaints. Just remember one simple thing, someone is getting a big piece of the action on top, and you are paying for it. If you want to rent here and you are an everyday working stiff, you are not allowed, you make too much money. That's discrimination. Photo by Patrick McDonough

The Chicago Parking Meter Problems Continue this winter

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:48:16 -0600

GreekTown is a section of Chicago known for some great Greek restaurants. A couple of days ago, I went down to get some cheese that made my tummy feel great. I also met my new and famous teacher that is going to clean up some unfinished ends in my photo skills. Before I had the meeting, I had to find a spot and everything was taken except some metered areas. I was getting ready to pay when an older lady was trying to walk through the snow and feed the machine. The least Daley could do was make sure the access to the meters meet handicap access rules. People should not have to feed the meters if there is not proper accessibility for everyone. Daley made chumps of everyone when he made this deal. Photo by Patrick McDonough

Mayor Daley tells everyone about Patrick Daley serving da Country

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:31:09 -0600

It seems funny the Chicago Newspapers are going gaga over Patrick Daley heading back into the Army. It made all the television stations even though most the people I know just want an honest answer about Mayor Daley son's involvement in the sewer business. Sneed had another great scoop, but I am certain Mayor Daley tipped off the media to get favorable treatment for his son, again. I want every soldier in the U.S. Armed Forces to know the vast majority of everyday Americans care about each and every one of you equally. We have no favorites unless it is a son, daughter, mom, or dad. I do not think any favoritism should exist where life and limb is at risk. Amazing how long it takes to fight these wars and who is chosen to fight them. Photo of Patrick Daley courtesy of a Chicago Clout contributor. It is time for all soldiers to return home, enough have died long ago. Patrick McDonough

Chicago Clout witness brave Chicago Cops arresting future City employees

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:29:25 -0600

It seems like a couple of white kids hooked up with a gangbanger to score some drugs around Division and Cicero Avenue in Chicago, Sunday February 7, 2010. I do not know what tipped off the Chicago Police Officers, but the dude in the red stood out. When the police cuffed these three, they were very sad. These police officers were very courteous and professional. Just say no to drugs, just like Oprah does to food and texting! Photo by Patrick MCDonough

LABOR BEAT made a Video of your Union brothers that were real men!!!

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:46:02 -0600