The biggest crook of them all is gonna save us from the rest of "them". Excuse me I just almost threw up from laughing so hard.

Oh and Tommy hows that FBI warrant working for ya?

Dispicable You!
What did you get from Madigan Tommy Boy?

Sue Phelan got a job

Wow no refuting of facts just personal attacks. Typical mo of a Heilmann supporter!!

Phelan did well reigning in the overtime situation with the firemen...but then he got to full of himself. Watched him go from talking with people to talking AT people. He lost me as support when that turn happened. And it's been a slippert slope for him since.

Just go already, Tommy.

Just go.

In fact, why not resign now?

Quote - Because I believe that Oak Lawn would benefit most if I devoted all of my time and energy to bringing change to the mayoral office in Oak Lawn - end quote.

Wow, Tommy is quite a savior, isn't he? He really does believe that he can save Oak Lawn and lead us all to the promised land.

Tom states, "For the past 2+ years I have been devoting considerable time and effort to exposing the lies, the fraud, and the crimes that have occurred in Oak Lawn Village government". His latest adventure is to accuse a trustee of bid steering on a publicly bid roof contract. I watched the meeting as tom suggested and noted that three individuals: The Mayor, Trustee Quinlan and Larry Deetjen corrected that perception. Heilmann and Quinlan in particular stated that each had asked staff and the staff stated that the process was followed and that the attorney approved of their actions. The attorney, Paul O'Grady, who is a friend of Phelan, admitted that he gave advice to the Public Works employees that the other bidders could be disqualified. He also repeated his advice on the night of the vote. So, doesn't all of this screaming about crimes seem to be the ramblings of a man who is desperately trying to destroy others with lies. Remember, he said we have ten million dollars missing. Advice to everyone: take your pills.

We couldn't do any worse than the guy we have in there now that's for sure!!

Andy I just dont think you realize how you are being played. And for that I do feel sorry for you. I know you think you are aligning yourself again with a position of power but again you are being used as a mouthpiece. And the ship you are on now is sinking fast.

Tommy is such a pompous a$$. Savior?!? Hahahaha

Clearly there Andy is right where he belongs...following Tommy now that Bob has walked away with his toys. His posts just further prove my statement. His reading of Phelan's color coded convaluted bullet point pdf removes any hope of an intelligent debate. He doesn't have it in him to make his own decisions...never has.

I quess the the FBI calls Andy and gives him updates of thier investigations.

No answers,no facts, only attacks Typical

Well we all know that Hell Hath No Fury Like Tom Phelan Scorned!
Sounds to me like he's possibly in as a bordering on "ward committeeman" for this district?
Wonder what he's looking to get from the switch.

He's doing his best to deflect before going to federal day camp.

That's what happens when you play with the Big Boys, Andy. Don't forget your backpack and scarf.

This article was obviously misfiled under opinion when it's comedy. If patch wanted a lot of comments they should put this picture up as the caption this!

you know what they say...with friends like that who needs anemones.

To be fair though Mr. Phelan, I've said that every board member does somewhere in their heart want the best for the community and I include you in that. It is the antics and style and questionable dealings of your own that has caused as much ripple as anyone which is why this isn't as positive as a statement that it could have been. The rumored influences you have toward Dr. Bury only seem confirmed by this attack dog mode that you both employ. Nationwide people are sick of the hate mongering. There are ways to be against something without it being personal or as theatrical as the mayor is being accused of being. This massive statement could have been a simple paragraph stating intentions letting actions and not the pleading of "i swear it's true!" to be your message. The only reason it all works is because some people with voices hate the other guy otherwise they would be attacking you. You call the meetings bad but carry the same hate filled message to Patch. People shouldn't be attacking people unless it is you or Dr. Bury? What a gift it would have been to see a calm, thought filled, sincere message of trying to right wrongs. Why can't you actually BE the good guy instead of trying to sell yourself as that? Too much has transpired, sorry.

Didn't the current 'board majority' start sometime in April or May?
"This is a website of 5 candidates running for office in Oak Lawn who I truly believe will restore the honesty and integrity that has been obliterated by the current board majority."
What is this Yahoo talking about? The current Board majority has obliterated Him because of his lack of integrity and honesty and Ole and Duhig are next followed by Streit. Or maybe Streit will be first?

Don't blame tom, he can't control himself. It's true. It's true. I swear it's true

Worried guys?? I would be

I would like to thank all the call boys who were able to contribute to these comments.
The World is your stage.

Whats going to happen to all Toms family members working for the village of Oak Lawn? Maybe some honest hardworking people could take there place?

Mike Carberry? I remember him. He was appointed state rep in the 36th district after Jim Brosnahan resigned. He went to Springfield and voted for a 67% state income tax increase for all of us. Next he was appointed to a $99,000 a year Cook County position. I'm sure all of this is just a coincidence. No backroom deals here. Phelan is so delusional I think he honestly believes the nonsense he spews.

I feel sorry for people living every day of their lives with such hate and discontent. Also, Andy needs to lose weight and get a LIFE!

Here ya go .... You left out that so called " letter " was actually a damage control piece written by The Mayor!!! Yeah sure it was somebody else's fault That the Mayor and Trustee Streit were involved with this bid rigging incident. Typical Dave response... I blame my enemies for catching me and it's their fault they found out and told everyone about it!!! Delusional as usual

Andy you just might want to grab another life preserver because the boat you are currently on os sinking. But then you might be going down too. Me thinks you protest too much for just a lackey.

Andy might be getting his own love letter from the Fibbies for Christmas.

Wow these comments are getting crazier by the moment, The mayor and his buddies are sure working overtime to try and convince someone, maybe themselves that they never do anything wrong, and it's all a vast conspiracy against them. Let's wait and see what happens with the FBI investigation You guys really attack people on here when accusations are made but never make an argument against those charges, why not??

Andy is just so entertaining...poke poke poke

Hey~ I've been watching Andy watch village politics for 75 years now, and you're right it has always been entertaining!

Bet Tweedle Tom & Tweedle Andy look good in orange jumpsuits

Thing that gets me is that Andy truly believes all these posts are by one or two people. He doesnt realize just how many people are truly laughing at him and his naivete. Then again Tommy thinks he is the second coming. Birds of a feather they say......

Geez I feel so special!! All the comments or attacks are directed at little ole me!!! I must be doing something right. I know,I know the truth hurts fellas. The fake names are cute some even funny, the personal attacks,the wild conspiracy theories. I am having so much fun getting a rile out of you guys and guess what?? It's working. One good thing is you don't have to guess who I am I wish I could say the same!! Happy Holidays!!

I think one thing the Mayor's letter left out is that he and Trustee Quinlan told the board that they asked the Public Works Department if anyone interfered with the process and they were told no by the people who were responsible for the bid. I would agree that this seems like a major setup. My guess is the taxpayers are going to get a big bill when some body sues

Hey Mr. Guy what about the fact that Mr. Streit's brother works for the roofing company that won with the highest bid?? Also that company contributed $2,900 dollars to Mr. Streit's campaign fund?? That his company sold assets to adler roofing in the past?? I think the Mayor left that out of his letter. I think the Mayor knew all along what he was doing and he got caught and is now backpedaling away from it

excuses are like......... everyone has one tell it to the FBI or maybe you have already??

If Phelan gets in this town will be worse off than it is NOW!!!

All of the board of Oak Lawn have done a fantastic job of creating everything that goes on in the Village green area. All holidays are covered and all the kids and most adults have a fantastic time. I think the board has done a good job of trying to keep businesses in Oak Lawn and trying to get businesses to come to Oak Lawn.
I just wanted to compliment instead of trash them like the rest of you are doing on here.

Wow its wonderful Phelan is finally leaving ! He is a idiot on every meeting looking like he's going to burst. Can't believe a woman married that. He needs help for his issues.

Tom is leaving, don't get too excited the guy he is pushing is even a bigger crook!!!

Kind of an interesting move though. If Tom was so sure Bury was going to win, why wouldn't he also run again? I'm not in his district but am assuming he'd have a shot at winning the seat again. Then he would most likely be a part of the majority again. Instead he quits. It tells me he's not that confident Bury will win.

Funny all this anger and conspiracy theories about a person who is not even on the ballot!! You guys have to find a new whipping boy maybe Col. Mustard in the library with a candle stick??

Boy that's a constructive thought, Clue How long did it take you to come up with that brilliant solution. The truth is hard to get around isn't it??