Please have another glass of wine after enjoying Chicago Clout and make sure you check up on two great Chicago writers and legends, Mike Dumke and Ben Joravsky. Their blog is smart, well written. Both class acts I know well. Both of these writers are columnists for the “Reader”. Click here: http://blogs.chicagoreader.com/politics/ Patrick McDonough.

We all know Patrick McDonough covers any candidate that shows integrity and determination to tackle the many problems a Chicago Ward faces. The best qualified candidate in Chicago’s 45th Ward is Mr. Terry Boyke. His campaign is effectively run by Elizabeth Murry-Belcaster. Alderman Patrick “Phat” Levar is a poor choice as he spends too much time at the Taxpayers trough, gobbling up all the gruel, like a pig. In Levar’s last mailer, Pat is pictured with a retired Chicago Department of Water Management employee that was accused in a bribes for overtime scandal. Levar has close Union ties and rewards many family members with lucrative city jobs, and jobs overseeing contracts. Does Levar use Chicago City Services legally, or does he skirt procedure with high ranking employees? A new prostitution ring with 11th Ward ties was just uncovered. In fact, allegations of tiny cameras were used on unsuspecting johns, and broadcast throughout the Internet. “We know Mayor Daley likes cameras to fight crime, but to make 11th Warders money?”, said a source. Did you know many restaurants that failed heath inspections are in the 45th Ward. To look at Levar, he does not eat there as he keeps the food down! Is Patrick McDonough just picking on the slob Levar? Kevin Lamm, State Chair for the IVI-IPO said, “Alderman Patrick Levar is the antithesis of Good Government. Payroll scams of Streets and San, are tied to Levar. Union Corruption allegations are tied to Levar. Steve Neal wrote of Levar,” But Levar, though pleasant enough fellow, is mediocrity at best”. Frank Coconate said, “Terry is someone that knows the ropes of City Politics. He is the combination of experience and an independent voice in City Council”. Enough is Enough 45th Ward. Learn the facts, check out Terry Boyke web site, click here: http://www.voteterryboyke.com I say VOTE TERRY AND CUT THE FAT OUT OF THE CHICAGO’S 45TH WARD. Call Terry’s campaign at 1-773-774-6190 or e-mail click here: voteterryboyke@sbcglobal.net In Photo Jenny Simmons, Kevin Fallon, Terry Boyke, Brian Murry, Michael and Patrick McDonough. Please note the Chicago Union Plumber Jacket. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

On January 13, 2007, Mayor Daley’s Petitions continue to by challenged by staunch supporters of the superior candidate, William “Dock” Walls. Line by line, signature by signature, the people that make America strong, make sure the rights of all Chicagoians to a fair voice in this election cycle 2007. Mayor Richy Daley, has been crippled and embarrassed by two candidates that are blowing him away, Bill Walls, and Dorothy Brown. Daley lost his best foot soldiers, the Chicago City Worker, when he cheated the workers out of a raise for two and a half years. Daley looks like a sucker with the low amount of signatures, but the mob and cash rich contractors know to pony up for this election. Enjoy this rare photo of the 6th floor of 69 West Washington. Special thanks to Lance Gough, Executive Director and James Allen, Spokesman, for the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. Did you know Patrick McDonough is a Polling Place Administrator? Photo by Patrick McDonough.

January 10, 2007 gave me a chance to meet a 39th Ward Candidate that has no Mob Ties. Chris Belz is a very nice person that has always helped the community. His Father is an institution in the ward, an attorney that has fought for residents of the 39th Ward. Chris’s office is at 4407 North Elston Avenue, his phone number is 1-773-494-5429. Please see his web site, click here: http://www.chrisbelz.com Let us hope Chris joins us on television so he can get the word out. Patrick MCDonough.

On January 8, 2007, Alberto sat down with famous Chicago Attorney Frank Avila, to outline the issues in his ward. Chicago 12th Ward has many concerns, please click here to watch video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8077406760328235287 I am very happy the Aldermanic races include many fresh faces. Chicago Alderman a.k.a. “Ho’s” are fighting tooth and nail to kick political freshman off the ballot. Enjoy Issue Forum Chicago Clout series. Patrick McDonough.

Frank Avila hosted “Election 2007” January 8, 2007. Mr. Avila’s guest was Mr. Jesse Granato, an Aldermanic Candidate for Chicago’s 26th Ward. Please watch video, click here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6624193167448518701 This is part of Issue Forum Chicago Clout. Please contact Jesse Granato at 1-312-316-6646, or visit his web site, click here: http://www.electgranato.com/index.html I hope all of you Chicago Political types contact us if you want your voice heard. Patrick McDonough.

January 9, 2007. Thanks to Chicago’s Central District Hydrant Truck, water was supplied to this major fire. 1300 West Exchange. Also great leadership by Central District Assistant Superintendent Kavanaugh. Chicago Stockyard fire assisted by brave Chicago Water Department Heroes, John, Tyrone, John H. “Chief”, and Patrick “Deep Water” McDonough. Nice job, watch video, click here: http://www.nbc5.com/video/10707811/index.html Just another day for Department of Water Management Heroes. Also click here for Channel 7 report: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=4918517 Channel 2 News story, click here: http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_009103456.html Patrick McDonough.

The series Election 2007 is hosted by Frank Avila a famous Chicago Attorney and Political Analyst. One of his guests on January 8, 2007 was Harold “Noonie” Ward. Harold is a Candidate for Chicago’s 9th Ward. Watch video, click here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3699227825148479933 A movie named “Gangster with a Heart of Gold” is based on the Noonie G. Story. It was narrated by Kayne West and Common. Please contact Mr. Ward at 1-773-724-1805. Elect someone that knows what the problems are in the 9th Ward. Photo by Patrick MCDonough.

Make sure to watch Salman Aftab as he is interviewed by Frank Avila, a famous Chicago Attorney and Political Analyst. Pictured with Aftab is Mr. Randall Sherman a Chicago Political genius. Randall does not want Bernard Stone to be re-elected as Alderman Stone will, “Hand the 50th Ward to Stone’s daughter. Randall knows politics and this is a Chicago trend. Please watch these two videos if you live in Chicago and make sure to watch if you live in the Chicago’s 50th Ward. Video one, click here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4858943746435707484 Video two, click here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6573840191942834481 Well 50th Ward, at least Salman is giving his views. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

Please see Chicago Channel 7 News, Click here: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=4914814 Alderman Troutman was nice to me and is an advocate for her ward. I hope and pray the FEDS spend more time on Mayor Daley and not this minor stuff. The City of Chicago is losing millions from shady contracts, let us get the big fish in the corruption pool. Patrick McDonough.