As we all know, I pride myself in my professional approach to political candidates, it is only fair. I will have an exception. Jane Myra Bland is a stone cold fox. Wow! Back to work… Please see this outstanding candidate’s website at http://www.myrabland.zoomshare.com or you can E-mail her at landofbland@yahoo.com. This lady is an excellent speaker, well educated, and a high achiever. Her office is at 27 North Wacker Drive #116 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Photo of Patrick, David, and Michael McDonough by Patrick McDonough.

On September 28, 2006, at Tom Roeser’s class, I had the honor of having an enjoyable discussion with former Governor Jim Edgar. Jim Edgar was the Illinois Governor from 1990 to 1998. Jim served with honor in Illinois and compared to the current bunch of crooks like Mayor Daley, George Ryan, and Rod Blagojevich, Jim might become the next Roman Catholic Saint. Jim made a great appearance and spoke intelligently. What a change of pace. I did not agree with all the views of this famous Republican, but I respect him. the Republican party wanted him to run for Governor again, but he made a personal decision not to. With the FEDS crawling all over Illinois and Chicago Government, I think he made the right choice. Photo by Tony Joyce with my camera. Patrick McDonough.

September 28, 2006 at Tom Roeser’s class. Dan Miller is a business columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. This picture of Dan is blurred as I have never found a speaker that had so much knowledge to impart, and was determined to get it out in record speed. Dan Miller was jumping around so fast I was very uncomfortable. Dan was also with the Illinois Commerce Commission and Crain’s Chicago Business. I enjoyed many of the things Dan had to say, but I disagreed on many points of view he had. Mayor Daley and his Administration’s Clout and Corruption Tax is a tax many Chicago businesses accept as a cost of doing business in Chicago. Dan had many conflicting points of view and will see one issue one way, than another issue another. My head was spinning after he was done and I did not get to enjoy a point counter point. Aspirin please. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

September 27, 2006: I must complement the Chicago Department of Human Resources and the Chicago Department of Water Management for handing out literature that attempts to more clearly explain the policy on Sexual Harassment today. I must say that is a step in the right direction as this policy might not have been enforced based on an actual assault but based on a graduated discipline depending on your clout. I hope Chicago Management gets out of the Caveman mentality and starts to enforce policy across the board, clout not withstanding. Many people have put their job on the line in the past, reporting acts that would disgust any parents expectation of a job-site for his daughter. I expect every Chicago City Employee that signs the Acknowledgment form to remember, treat each other with respect. You are not funny when you talk like a slob to the opposite sex. Patrick McDonough.

Sherry Avila, Alderman Burke, and Commissioner Avila, enjoy a laugh. However, Chicago’s former City Clerk is on his way to prison for his involvement in the “Hired Truck Scandal”. Daley has been dangling the carrot in front of Hispanic Chicago Alderman which allowed an unwanted veto of “Big Box”. Some Alderman have been duped by greed and got a double whammy as Daley wants one of his “Boyz” as Chicago City Clerk. The inside players are making a move to push Commissioner Avila to run for Chicago City Clerk, as he is clean as a whistle, no corruption, no dirty laundry. I agree, that’s the smart move for the taxpayers. Daley has the Feds breathing down his back so he wants a lackey like Cerda to keep “Business a usual” in-case Daley spends a long vacation at “Sing Sing”. Lets hope Frank Avila Sr. puts his hat in the ring for clean honest Government, we need it now. Photo by Patrick McDonough.

One of the things that impresses me most about the Soviet Union is after misery and suffering, they got smart and decided to have a democracy. Chicago citizens after years of dictatorship and strong arm tactics, are starting to cry out for freedom. Vi Daley has a very able challenger by the name of Peter Zelchenko, zelchenko.com and ward43blogspot.com his number is (312) 733-2473. Peter is very intelligent and very concerned about bettering the lives of chicagoans. Peter is a powerful political writer with a pedigree. Vi needs to be removed from office, and some fresh blood needs to serve Chicago City Hall. Please give Peter your support. Rumors are in the works for an even better candidate, Rachel Goodstein. Rachael Goodstein is the President of Meigs Action Coalition. Until this rumor pans out, I suggest you vote for Peter Zelchenko. Let freedom ring Chicago!!! Photo by Patrick McDonough.

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Please enjoy a copy of my Certificate of Completion on Ethics Training. Today I went through a grueling examination to prepare me for every nuance of Ethics. I am happy to report the City of Chicago and the Department of Water Management provided a professionally produced computer program that walked you through the process. The program walked you through 5 important areas of ethics, conflict Law Personnel Rule XX, outside employment, Gifts, employment of relatives or domestic partners, political activity, and post employment restrictions. Whew! Some areas such as post employment are grey as expected. However, this is much needed progress to make Chicago employees more professional. As you would expect, I got every question correct the first time. I hope everyone takes full advantage of this step in the right direction.. Patrick McDonough.

I think we all know Commissioner Frank Avila is a very well respected leader at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Mr. Avila is pictured with Patrice McDonough a slated candidate for political office. Also pictured is Michael J. Gadzinski, Committeeman for the Norwood Park Township serving Park Ridge and out lying areas. Commissioner Avila is a very well educated man and a former member of Plumber’s Local 130. Did you know Mr. Avila has a son that is one of the best lawyers in Chicago?

Please enjoy this picture of the McDonough Boys with Master Dong Jin Kim, a 8th Degree Grand Master Instructor. Also in the photo is Instructor Rosemary. This Martial Arts Academy is located at 682 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, Phone is (630) 790-0097. If your children have behavioral problems, do not drug them up, this school has a track record for teaching self-defense, confidence, respect, and self-discipline. Sounds like some Chicago politicians should attend some classes…eh? contact them at www.usmage.com Photo by Patrick McDonough

Please read an article by Janet Rausa Fuller in the Sunday September 24, 2006 Chicago Sun-Times. The link is here: http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-bribe24.html I guess the Inspector General is still chasing after another small fry. Bribery is widespread in Mayor Daley’s Administration and this might be par for the course. I hope that Tony Carter uses his head and calls the money a Christmas gift or a Birthday Gift. Just remember Chicago City Workers, if your stupid enough to take money, steal large amounts, it will help you move up the ladder. You know the saying F-up, Move up. Also remember, Tony Carter is innocent until proven guilty.