I don't believe using public resourses and public buildings for personal gain are just " silly charges ".
If nothing else is true but the $ 4,000.00 of taxpayer money that was paid to off duty policemen, that should get him a cell next to Blago { after an immediate resignation }.

richie,
If cops were paid overtime and it was approved by the manager, he should be fired. If it wasn't approved, why are we paying it?
On top of that, why wouldn't the village submit the bill to the producers if there is a contract? If there isn't a contract, why did the manager allow the coppers to work on the show?
Talking about cells for anyone sounds like that Phelan guy. Nobody is going to prison for not making sure the producers are reimbursing a bill. Get off the meds and join us back at the bar

Really Rich? What about the 6th distr. trustee that paid $10,000.00 for a cover band-for a Sunday night, including 3 hotel rooms, for several nights, while the Band played at 2 Other Venues on different days, not even in Oak Lawn mind you?? And I think there was some provision for the Band's equipment for ALL the venues.

That's the biggest problem I have with these campaigns. Lots of shots fired, no ideas regarding the Village moving forward, flimsy platforms. On both sides, mind you. I've said it a million times, we don't need the negative mailers, we don't need the 12" post cards declaring parish affiliation with pictures of the family. I sure hope there's a debate, I would look forward to that.

Sounds like you have an axe to grind with anyone from St. Catherine's. Phelan, Carberry, and O'Sullivan. There has been enough mud slung around this town. I brought up that Carberry is a qualified candidate, along with others. Every comment or discussion here does not need to be slanted back to negative, especially when they originate from old grudges.

Why are you removing posts Lorraine? CARBERRY voted for a 67% state income tax increase and was then given a $99,000 a year county job. Only Mike Madigan has that kind of power to get someone appointed to fill a resigned House seat and then get them a county job. That's the Mike Carberry "real world experience" .

Brad,
If truly interested in FBI subpeonas and the village isn't giving you the information requested ask chsd218. CHSD218 was served with the same federal subpeona at the same time for information on the hiring of Sue Phelan. Her position was created just before hiring QH and Tom Phelan's repeated calls to the partner of QH. Her position was never advertised internally or externally. That subpeona isn't the mayor's fault. Blame Tom Phelan for that or that his wife can't obtain employment like normal people or both.

Loserz, as I said above I am interested in both open subpeonas and their status. If either is closed, I really hope it is reported. To me, once either is closed, it should be considered a closed issue. If either are still open, I believe they are open to discussion. But if they were investigated, evaluated and dismissed, we should all do the same, let it go. There are too many wild accusations out there, let's put the ones to bed that have been deemed unfounded. The village needs to get to work fixing many of the problems it faces. Us as citizens need to elect the best people for the positions to aid fixing these problems.

Brad,
I agree that if the FBI closes each criminal investigation wild accusations should cease. However, the mere fact the US Dept of Justice would issue a subpeona is grounds for residents to worry. The Feds don't do that wilynily. Our Mayor is not to blame for either grand jury debacles. Our mayor didn't hire QH and have his wife magically get a job in the school district they have clout in. The mayor didn't submit roofing bids. One can deduce by the involvement of the US States Attorney that they crimes occurred with bidding and the hiring of QH and hiring of a trustee's spouse at the CHSD218 administrative building.

Read the subpoena and exactly what Asst US States Attorney Laurie Barsella requested. The Mayor already testified not knowing of familial relations to the bidder. The feds have a knack for airtight cases and proving guilt in almost all they pursue. This is why people are rightfully concerned about the 3 subpoenas. Do your own homework.

Loserz, how did you read the subpeona? Is it available somewhere? And what is the 3rd one? I am aware of the hiring of QH, and the roofing bid. Not sure what the 3rd is?

Bring a pen, Mike.

I think she has done a very good job of exposing the mayor, as someone you would not want to reelect.

Yet on the flipside, she has not shown why she is the right person for the job.

I too wish there was another candidate on the ballot. Maybe Bury will step up her campaign more towards election day. Or a darkhorse will throw their hat in the ring.

Hey Loserz Your buddy the Mayor voted for the roofing bid!!! Are you saying he didn't know about his newest bestest buddy Bob Streit's brother being employed by the winning bidder?? When the investigation of Q&H happened I don't remember anything on 218 and hiring practices?? You know something the rest of us don't??

Are you admitting to being a fool?

I was waiting for the response from you D/B very typical and not much thought behind your comment as usual. Refute the facts

andy, approx. 5,000 residents have attached that term to you! Ironic isn't it?? Kinda Creepy....

Maybe Tom Duhig????

Andy,
Actually, I think people are just tired of you! Can't your powerful mind handle the fact that more than your imaginary friends are disagreeing with you. Maybe people think you and Tommy are wrong. In between pretending to look for a job and picking up the government check, you should sit down and reassess your life. No house to call your own, living off of dad, no job, no girlfriend, no wife, no children, no future. It reminds me of Animal House. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son".

You were a great dean in that movie by the way, Oh yeah don't drink never have,lost 140 lbs., and not under investigation by the FBI Cmon D/B, I must be doing something right

You lost 140 pounds....so.. your father moved out? BTW don't speak too soon, maybe you R being investigated and just don't know it! You were Bob's and Dennis' BF for a loooooooooong time.

Do you know andy? He's a disabled retail store clerk

I believe a debate could really help us citizens determine who is best for the job. But a town hall type would be much better. The moderator and questions asked would be extremely important. Otherwise both candidates would just spout generalities that wastes everyone's time.