I dropped into the 12th Ward with out any warning tonight. I am also working late. A staff of volunteers were working hard giving it their all. I must admit these people are working very hard and are committed to Carina Sanchez, a great choice for Chicago’s 12th Ward. In the picture is Lenn Sanchez and Ana Nonez, both very loyal and a credit to the American ideals of Freedom. I asked if any political tricks were cooking in the 12th Ward, they said none. A good honest campaign in the 12th Ward? I hope the rest of Chicago will be that lucky. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

I know, everyone thinks of Chicago as the home of the Bean, the corruption, the Clout, the home of Patrick McDonough. The Cubs, the Soxs ( I am not talking about the 11th Ward Massage parlors. I am talking about a report card. Report cards can be bent to have a favorable outcome, it is human nature. For a report card worth reading please make sure to read Gary Washburn’s, click here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0702200226feb20,1,4743807.story Look, I did not write this and I think the Chicago press has been more than fair to Daley, for far to long. Fact, Chicago median household income is lower in 2005, than in 1989. Poverty is about the same. Population with degrees way up. (good) Very slight increase in housing units. Median housing unit value, more than double. (unit= condo, house, ect) Population down, and minorities, up. So what does that mean? From a Mayor that opposed a fair wage, the results are on the money. Rich whites and well educated are taking a bigger chunk of the income. Poor and minority are losing. Housing is great in the east, the ghettos are crumbling in the west. The great Democratic ideals turned into republican conservative results. To maintain a home that costs twice as much and a massive and crushing tax system, many people need to take second mortgages. Many people have massive credit card debt. Daley has been great for yuppies and big business. If you really buy into the theory Daley is “Green”, I got some pictures of Smokestacks that will make you green. I work on the west side of Chicago and if we want to help the Chicago West Side, we need to share the wealth. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

Today at Journeyman Plumber’s Local 130 the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Queen was chosen. On of the finalists was my daughter Sarah McDonough. One of the other contestants was with the U.S. Attorney’s office. After announcing she was with the U.S. States Attorney, you could hear a pin drop. Bob Ryan joked “maybe we should keep the mike further away”. Ever get the feeling he was not joking. Many of the contestants were much older, and I am proud of my daughter that was # 6. Photo by Patrick McDonough

Please enjoy this article that was written with real class. One of the reporters is a standout, Laurie Cohen. Take the time to read this: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/chi-020718daleycash-story,1,6583830.story?page=1&coll=chi-news-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true It is really great to keep the Capone era in full force. Patrick McDonough.

Bet this guy will not be fired. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqWIF-XfP0w Rules should apply across the board. If you are ever caught taking a nap, take this video to your hearing. Greg Brewer, good luck. The 50th Ward needs better leadership, the City of Chicago needs better leadership. Patrick McDonough.

It is o.k. Please check out this web site if you are from the 50th ward. She has a web posting and a video that incumbents needs to watch. Note to dads, tell your girls no, once in a while. http://bridgetinthesixth.blogspot.com/2007/02/ilana-50th-wards-queen-of-mean.html Do you really want us to have You-Tube? Patrick McDonough.

Please make sure to keep your water dripping, now the water mains are popping all over. Please see this link so you understand what Chicago Department of Water Management is up to. Keep up the good work lads, I be back soon, I busted my knee and hands out. Please click here: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=5040571 Patrick McDonough

Please enjoy this picture of Chicago Streets and Sanitation at the corner of Belmont and Newland on February 14, 2007. This High Lift #S17280 (Double check) a Volvo, is working hard clearing the lot of a funeral home. It was at about 2:15 p.m. Also on hand was a Hired Truck that was taking the snow away. Look, I know your bosses tell you to do this stupid stuff, but you need to say NO!!! Call the I.G. and let them know so in case they try to fire you for some petty B.S. you can get your job back. More pictures are on record. Mayor Daley what are you going to do about this? Bosses stop telling city workers to break the law and than dummy up when the workers job is on the line. Patrick McDonough. Photo by the McDonough I.G.

Please enjoy this video, click here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3071694397207868248 Denise is in a crowded field by stood out and was endorsed by the Illinois Committee for Honest Government. She was interviewed by Frank Avila a famous Chicago Attorney and political expert. To volunteer call 1-773-663-7971. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

Chicago Citizens please contact me for a chance of having Chicago Mayoral Candidate Dorothy Brown sleep over at your home. I am hoping for a Chicago Department of Water Management employee, so we can let Dorothy Brown know how we live and our concerns. Most Chicago city employees do not live in a multi-million dollar condos at the Millenium Park. Dorothy Brown understands that. Please put you best foot forward, clean your house up and contact me. If you wish, I will make a show about this event. Please remember, Dorothy Brown will have a security officer also. I will also call the Chicago media. We can make our city better and you can have a once in a lifetime opportunity. Dorothy Brown was welcomed with open arms by all the North Side citizens at the Blue Angel. Photo by Patrick McDonough