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Today, September 9, 2006, Plumber’s Local 130 Political Picnic, despite a chilling wind, was a success. Many politicians all over the State made sure to make a very important event. The Plumbers Picnic is a must attend event, the Plumbers of Chicago are a very powerful force when they step to the political plate. Please enjoy a picture of Commissioner Joan Patrica Murphy of the 6th District of Cook County. Joan is a very kind and wonderful lady and is pictured with Patrice McDonough a slated candidate for office. I also enjoyed a conversation with Gerald Sullivan the past driving force of the Chicago Plumber’s Union. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

For the second time contact has been made regarding the City of Chicago Department of Water Management “Rain Blocker Program”. As I have said before years and years ago, the program which was piloted in Edgebrook has opened a major liability for the City of Chicago. From day one, I said the reduction of an entrance to a engineered drainage system is not code. The greatest problem areas include schools, and congested areas which garbage accumulates. Edgebrook is normally well maintained, (exceptions noted here before), so maybe the designed was flawed from the outset. Also the city failed to report honestly, city employees bust the device out when flooding occurs. Please note the contents of this “Chicago Orange Peel”, If you have had flooding contact Quinlan & Carrol ltd. 30 North LaSalle 29th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60602 Phone 1-312-263-0900. The lawyers on this case are James Niewiara and William R. Quinlan. The current lawsuit is Costello v. City of Chicago. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

Tonight I went back to school at Roosevelt University. The Instructor is Thomas F. Roeser a well known conservative commentator on WLS News Talk Radio. Tom was amazing and the stories he told made the night fly bye. Tonight’s special guest was State Representative Jack D. Franks of Illinois 63rd District. I see how this Democrat won multiple times in a heavy Republican area. Rep. Franks is a breath of fresh air in Illinois’s Corrupt Government. He really seems to fight tooth and nail for the people that elected him. Mrs. Franks was also in attendance. I give Rep. Franks a high clout rating and I hope more serve like him. Contact him at jack@jackfranks.org
Awesome Political Class, lots of high profile people attended. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

For over two years I have tried to unravel the mysteries concerning the Chicago Millenium Park Security team. Chicago which prides itself as a Union Town should unravel this nightmare- Is Millenium Park Security union or non-union? I have sent certified letters and they have not been responded by the City of Chicago. I asked Chicago Park Police what the deal is and they said the workers are non-union. When I ask the guards they say they pay about thirty dollars a month for union dues to SEIU. They complained they make less than $10:00 a hour, although some say more. about $13.00. One guard said the Union sucks and they have only received $.25 cents an hour raise in two years. Two guards say they are non-union. I know Titan Security in Chicago is non-union. (The parent company). Also the use of Cameras in this Park is still not resolved. I hope you have a nice “Union Laborer’s Day” and why is Chicago Management getting the Day off? Photo by Patrick McDonough

The City of Chicago has neighborhoods that take quite a bit of pride in the appearance of their homes. One such area is Edgebrook, a cozy area that is clean and well maintained. There is always an exception to the rule and this is it. Do these homeowners know what a lawn mower is? What landscapers are? How to clean a messy garage? How to organise a home and show respect to the folks next door building an expensive home? This home is on Lightfoot just off of Caldwell Avenue. Is this Alexander Vroustouris’s Home? if it is, spend some money and clean up. If you spend taxpayer’s money on residency violations, look in you own back yard for this residency violation. Enough is enough. Photo by Patrick McDonough

When Chicago gentry die they usually spend a fortune on their final “Resting Place”. To get money from these Wealthy Families you need to stroke their egos. Chicago Millennium park gave a “Gravestone” to these people with heavy duty money and clout. It is hard to believe Oprah has her name in stone but not her “Life Partner”. Make sure to visit the Millennium Park Mausoleum for Chicago Clout Heavy. Photo by Patrick McDonough

Today, on September 2, 2006, I went to Millennium Park in Chicago Illinois, to check out the Park. Many people showed up today and one of the most entertaining people was Valentino. He has a Jazz Puppet act that was very entertaining. He also had kids from the crowd join his act. Michael and David McDonough played with the band and the crowd had a blast. Valentino’s New Orleans Cool Cats are available for parties and events. Valentino can be reached at 1-773-368-0223 or neworleanscoolcats@yahoo.com. Photo by Patrick McDonough

City of Chicago Department of Water Management Supervisory staff including Foremen, Plumbers, Caulkers, and Brick Layers received much needed training in Trench Safety. After a day of intense study and review all Chicago Employees passed a difficult test. The classes were held at Chicagoland Construction Safety Council 4100 Madison Street Hillside, Illinois 60162. The Staff Instructor was Steve Billings, and his presentation was of the highest professional standard. Many Chicago employees that has a sceptical start were very well rewarded and glad they spent the day in Classes. Just late last week I asked Robert O’Connor for my Competent Class Certification, I was asked to see Mr. Loverde regarding classes and walla!!! I am now certified. I am very thankful to Department of Water Management for a positive response and quick results. That is the positive way to correct, and improve employees relations. Some Water Department employees must change conventional thinking and might start to think, “Yes I can engage in Shoring Safety”. Also thank you to Mark Holder, Safety Boss of Water Management. I would also like to thank Fran Spielman of the Chicago Sun-Times to get the ball rolling on Chicago Employee Safety. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

Tony Peraica has a wonderful and very nice family that attended a GOP picnic last weekend. Tony’s wife was nice to everyone. My sons called her a “Hottie”. Well Tony does have a nice looking family, so call it what it is. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

William Walls is in the run for Mayor of the City of Chicago. I can say without a second of hesitation Bill Walls is a very cool, calm, and collective person. Mr. Walls has always been very kind to me and my family. I have some great pictures I will have publish very soon. Mark Brown of the Chicago Sun-Times gave some press to advance his cause. Also some behind the scenes rumbling has been going on with Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown. She is very nice and loyal to her staff that was also running for office not long ago. Some friends of Frank Avila had a fund raiser at Wallace’s Catfish Corner and I met Dorothy Brown, she is very nice and classy. I think two black candidates for Chicago Mayor would not be good. Chicago needs unity to clean up Mayor Daley’s unbridled corruption and clout hiring.