Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Woman Scorned

Knock Knock!

Who's there?

Jeanne Ives.

Jeanne Ives who?

crickets
Haha, in case you don't know, Jeanne Ives is a Republican candidate for Governor. Illinois Gubernatorial candidates need 5000 petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. You are not likely, however, to see someone canvassing for Jeanne Ives at your door.

Your local committeeman is expected to download nominating petitions from the Lake County Republican website -- where every GOP candidate is represented. That is, every candidate except Jeanne Ives. Door knockers can download petitions for Bruce Rauner and Evelyn Sanguinetti; there are petitions for State Reps, County Board, even judicial candidates. But no petitions for Jeanne Ives:
Lake County Republican Petition Download
It goes without saying that you cannot get on the ballot without any petition signatures. Note to Jeanne Ives Ops: Your LakeCountyEye has found your missing link ...
Illinois Governor Candidate Jeanne Ives
Your LakeCountyEye: proud to be Lake County's first and only online source to Jeanne Ives for Governor nominating petitions!

Monday, October 30, 2017

The Other Woman

Don't be surprised by that oddly dressed ragamuffin at the door, begging your indulgence. It's that time of the year again -- for gathering petition signatures in Illinois.

According to the Daily Herald, State Rep Jeanne Ives ...
announced this weekend that she is circulating petitions to challenge the governor in the March primary.
Ives: 'We expect to be on the ballot' against Rauner
Ives for Governor petitions can be downloaded from the Lake County Republicans website.

Haha, j/k. There are no Jeanne Ives petitions on the Lake County GOP website. There are however plenty of Bruce Rauner petitions:
The omission is conspicuous given that the Lake County Republican Party just threw a fundraiser honoring GOP Women in Leadership:
A Celebration of Women Republican Leaders
One informed source told your LakeCountyEye: "They booked one woman to deliver the keynote address -- Bruce Rauner's running mate, Evelyn Sanguinetti. How many women in leadership do you want?"

Your LakeCountyEye will keep you apprised when further developments warrant.

Friday, October 27, 2017

Cherchez la Femme

Lock her up!
Faster than a speeding bullet, the Lake County GOP has organized another fundraiser:
The Lake County Republican Federation will celebrate female GOP leaders at a political fundraiser Friday in Lake Forest.
GOP fundraiser to honor women
This fundraiser has been scheduled hot off the heels following the Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle.

It is not known how many guns will be raffled off at the Lake County Republican Woman fundraiser.

Your LakeCountyEye will keep you apprised when further developments warrant.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Mortality Tables: The Final Round

Is it Opposite Day? Instead of taking money from the Gun Lobby, both Lake County Congressmen Peter Roskam and Randy Hultgren gave money:

Lake County Republican Central Committee A-1 List
To make some sense of those topsy turvy turn of events your LakeCountyEye contacted Dr. I.M. Bhatschidtkhrazzi, Professor of Paranormal Research at the College of Lake County.

"Holy simoleons." said Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi. "Roskam and Hultgren donated $1000 to the Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle. Each! That can buy somebody a bundle of bumpstocks."

Your LakeCountyEye noticed that Hultgren's PAC is a PO Box maildrop. And the address of Roskam's PAC is Tampa, Florida.

"Where banking regulations are non-existent." offered Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi.

According to the Lake County GOP Gun Raffle brochure, anyone with a $2000 donation would take home a Smith & Wesson assault rifle.

"Then Roskam & Hultgren should've pooled their money." suggested Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi. "They could have fought for who got to keep the gun."

Fight for the gun -- how?

"It's a basic rule of hand-to-hand combat." replied Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi. "The first one who gets to aim the gun owns the gun."

As things stand neither got a gun. Then why donate $1000 to a gun raffle at all?

"Roskam is a personal injury attorney and Hultgren owns funeral homes." noted Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi. "Having more guns in circulation would have to be good for business."

Does that mean Roskam and Hultgren are in the pocket of the gun lobby?

"Why, nothing of the sort." scoffed Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi. "The gun lobby says that firearms reduce crime and other acts of violence."

Your LakeCountyEye was all like: haha, good one.

"Cracked myself up with that one." chortled Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi.

Your LakeCountyEye observed that neither Roskam or Hultgren attended. Both missed out on a free chicken dinner.

"Ya, and they also missed out on a photo-op with Joe Walsh. Former Congressman Joe Walsh gave the keynote address. That $1000 was earnest money toward not seeing a Joe Walsh challenge in the Primary."

Too crazy. Did Dr Bhatschidtkhrazzi have any parting advice?

"Tell your operatives, to go ahead and run in the Primary, but neither Peter Roskam nor Randy Hultgren are afraid of 2nd Amendment remedies."

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Shooting Fish in a Barrel

Q:Has anyone seen Joe Walsh lately?
A:Haha, trick question.

Former Congressman Joe Walsh gave the keynote at the Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle. Here is an actual unretouched screencap from the Lake County Republican website:

2nd Amendment Dinner – October 13, 2017
Walsh is on the right.

The Lake County GOP also took the opportunity to unveil their new Party logo:
For the record, Talk Like a Pirate Day is on September 19.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Open Carry

Those weren't just Gun Nuts 2nd Amendment Patriots attending the Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle. Some GOP big guns showed up:
  • Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran
  • State Senator Dan McConchie
  • Lake County Board Commissioner Nick Sauer
  • Former Congressman Joe Walsh
Also, the raffle prize firearms were locally sourced:
Mike Rioux of Red Dawn Arms, a gun store in Lake Villa, said he sold 22 of the 24 firearms to the organizers for the raffle.
Lake County GOP gun raffle draws about 100 protesters
And to be in compliance with Federal and State law, raffle winners weren't just permitted to drive away with gun prizes in hand:
Rioux said the people who win the raffles have to pick the weapons up at his store and must pass a background check.
Lake County GOP gun raffle draws about 100 protesters
Your LakeCountyEye salutes the professionalism of the Lake County GOP.  Readers are invited to see the photos of the 2nd Amendment Gun Raffle at the Lake County GOP website:

2nd Amendment Dinner – October 13, 2017


2nd Amendment Dinner – October 13, 2017


2nd Amendment Dinner – October 13, 2017
Note to Ops: Were there any members of law enforcement at the Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle?

Just Sayin!

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Mortality Tables: Buy a Round

Perhaps operating on the theory that guns reduce crime, Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran attended the Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle:

2nd Amendment Dinner
October 13, 2017
Curran not only attended the GOP Gun Raffle last week, but he bought a $1000 table:


Lake County Republican Central Committee A-1 List


Part of that $1000 no doubt helped pay for the (minimum) 24 guns that were raffled off:
Twenty-four firearms were raffled off at the $75-per-person fundraising dinner, including at least two safes filled with guns.
Lake County GOP gun raffle draws about 100 protesters
Curran is Sheriff of the third largest County in Illinois. There are now at least 24 new guns in circulation -- made possible, in part, by Sheriff Mark Curran's contribution.

The End.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Mortality Tables: Round 2

Q:What did one table sponsor say to the other table sponsor at the Lake County Republican Gun Raffle & Dinner?
A:Mine's bigger than yours.

Haha, the Lake County GOP awarded their table sponsors firearms of different caliber based on size of contribution:

Table Sponsor $1,250
  • ​Ruger K10/22TD Takedown 22 LR
Concealed Carry Sponsor $1,500
  • Smith&Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
2nd Amendment Sponsor $2,000
  • Smith & Wesson M&P 15SPTII 223
Both State Senator Dan McConchie and Lake County Board Commissioner Nick Sauer bought $1,250 tables:


Lake County Republican Central Committee A-1 List


Lake County Republican Central Committee A-1 List


And while these $1,250 contributions put in the hands of Dan McConchie & Nick Sauer a formidable 22 caliber rifle ...
As readers of this blog are aware ...
Mortality Tables
A $2,000 contribution -- like one made by Howard Cooper, the Lake County Coroner -- would have brought home this take-no-prisoners assault weapon:
Note to Ops: If it's the zombie apocalypse that keeps you up at night, you need the bigger gun.

Friday, October 20, 2017

Mortality Tables

Note to Operatives: When it comes to military-style assault weapons, you don't want to gamble. And even if you bought a Lake County Republican Gun Raffle ticket last week, odds are you did not win that fully equipped Smith & Wesson M&P®15 Sport™ II.

The smart money bought a table. A table sponsor at the GOP Gun Raffle & Dinner was guaranteed to take home ...

Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle
And all for only $2000!

The Lake County Republican Central Committee A-1 List would be expected to identify these table sponsors and new owners of that muscular Smith & Wesson assault weapon:

Lake County Republican Central Committee A-1 List
If you don't recognize the name, Howard Cooper is the Lake County Coroner:
Coroner's Office, Lake County, IL
Readers are asked to make up their own joke here.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Nobamacare

Noooo they be stealin mah refund!
US President and legitimate businessman Donald J Trump ordered the government to stop paying for your health insurance:
the federal government will cease crucial federal payments to health insurers that provide coverage to low-income Americans. Illinois on Friday joined more than a dozen states that have filed a lawsuit to block the payment cuts. Trump's order is the latest salvo in Republicans' effort to topple the law commonly known as Obamacare
Suburban Chicago Republican congressmen back Trump health care move as Democrats go on attack
The move did not escape the attention of Peter Roskam, Lake County's vestigial Congressman. Roskam, a personal-injury attorney, issued a carefully worded statement:
"The Administration's actions today reinforces our system of government as laid out in the Constitution that gives Congress the ultimate authority to determine how these funds are used," Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton said in a statement.
Suburban Chicago Republican congressmen back Trump health care move as Democrats go on attack
Translation:
It's All Legal
In related news, the Lake County 911 Emergency Dispatch Task Force says a consolidation of 911 centers would realize nearly $3 million in cost reductions. A Task Force report proposes a two-step process where ...
The first phase would result in about $400,000 in annual savings and the second phase would result in savings of about $2.3 million, according to the report.
'Turf wars' challenge effort to consolidate Lake County's 911 dispatch services
One 911 dispatcher told your LakeCountyEye: "When all those uninsured people start calling 911, we're going to need that $3 million!"

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Cartoon Violence

If you see a youngster dressed as an action superhero at your door that may be a sign that you live in the Lake County Fairgrounds. That's because the Lake County Comic-Con is at the Fairgrounds this weekend.

Haha, Count-i-Con – Lake County's Biggest Pop-Culture Event -- will be here faster than Quicksilver and The Flash in a 3-legged race ...
Count-i-Con 2017

October 20-22, 2017
Friday: 6pm-10pm
Saturday: Noon-7pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm

Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 East Peterson Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Informed sources have informed your LakeCountyEye that no firearms will be raffled off at the event.

Weapon/prop policy
for Count-i-Con 2017
Your LakeCountyEye will keep you apprised when further developments warrant.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Q the Eye/10.17.17

Dear LakeCountyEye,

I just found out the Lake County Republicans held a "Second Amendment" fundraiser last week, and they gave away AR-15 Assault Weapons. Did you shoot any photos?

They Got the Numbers but We Got the Guns
Dear Math Death,Ὥρος Hōros

Your LakeCountyEye is under injunction to maintain a 500 ft perimeter whenever near a gun auction, and regrettably did not attend the GOP firearm raffle. However your LakeCountyEye did find a picture of an AR-15 that was seized in Round Lake Beach this week:

An AR-15 with a loaded 30 round magazine was seized in a warrant search Friday in Round Lake Beach that also uncovered a large cache of marijuana, authorities say. (Round Lake Park Police)
Drug cartel linked to 600-pound marijuana bust in Round Lake Park, police say
Enjoy!

If you are an elected official, or a previously elected official, or just a private citizen under indictment, send your political questions to Q the Eye c/o ... LakeCountyEye@gMail.com

Monday, October 16, 2017

24 Gun Salute

Mrs Peel, We're Needed
The message sent by the Lake County GOP is loud and clear:
Suit Up
Last Friday, the Lake County Republican Party held a gun raffle. As a result, County statisticians now track at least twenty-four more firearms:
Twenty-four firearms were raffled off at the $75-per-person fundraising dinner, including at least two safes filled with guns.
Lake County GOP gun raffle draws about 100 protesters
In related news, the Lake County 911 Emergency Dispatch Task Force estimates that a consolidation of 911 centers would realize nearly $3 million in cost reductions. A Task Force report proposes a two-step process where ...
The first phase would result in about $400,000 in annual savings and the second phase would result in savings of about $2.3 million, according to the report.
'Turf wars' challenge effort to consolidate Lake County's 911 dispatch services
One 911 dispatcher told your LakeCountyEye: "With all those new guns on the street, we're going to need that $3 million!"

Sunday, October 15, 2017

The Sources of North Korea's Conduct


Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy
Bruce Cumings, Swift Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, will discuss the current conditions in North Korea and the historical factors that led up to them.
  • Sunday
    October 22, 2017
    2:00 pm
  • The Stevenson Center on Democracy
    25200 N St Mary's Rd
    Mettawa (Libertyville), IL 60048
    847-816-7433
  • $15
    (Students Free)

Saturday, October 14, 2017

The Forseeable Future

It's official. Not everyone in Illinois will be running for State Attorney General next year. That's because Jack Franks will not be running for Attorney General.

The news was dutifully reported by the old media this week:
McHenry County Chairman Jack Franks won't run for attorney general

McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks says he won't run for Illinois attorney general
No surprise, your LakeCountyEye predicted the same all the way back on September 21, three weeks ago.

Here is an actual unretouched screencap taken from this blog:

Same Name Different Race
It is not known if the news has made it to McHenry County yet.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Silencers are Deafening

What if they gave a gun raffle and nobody came?

As readers of this blog are aware ...
Please Pass the Guns and Butter
The Lake County Republicans are hosting a 2nd Amendment Dinner and Gun Raffle fundraiser in Kildeer on Friday.  The controversial event has resulted in a media firestorm and at least one high-profile no-show:
Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor, a Republican, said Thursday evening he would not attend, sponsor or contribute toward the 2nd Amendment Dinner.
Protest organized ahead of GOP gun raffle in Kildeer
Will anyone from the Lake County GOP be in attendance? Your LakeCountyEye notes at least one willing participant:
Larry Falbe, president of the Lake County Republican Federation, an independent group that raises money for Republicans including the local party organization, supported moving forward with the fundraiser. "I would think that canceling the event would suggest there's something wrong or something to be ashamed of for having this kind of dinner that is supporting people who believe very strongly in the 2nd Amendment," said Falbe, whose group bought a sponsorship.
Suburban Chicago Republicans moving ahead with gun giveaway fundraiser 2 weeks after Las Vegas massacre
This is the same Larry Falbe who created Lake County's #1 political blog ...
TeamAmerica10th
Sharpeyed operatives will observe there is a $75 ticket price to get in the 2nd Amendment Dinner and Gun Raffle. Which may be beyond the means of anyone who draws a blogger's salary. Particularly a blog that hasn't published anything since 2013.

Your LakeCountyEye notes however, that tickets are reduced to $50 for "Joe Walsh Volunteers". Do not be surprised if you see Mr Falbe after all!

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Please Pass the Guns and Butter

The Lake County Republican Federation will be raffling off a Mossberg 500 shotgun on Friday. There is no truth to the rumor, though, that the winner will be chosen with a spin of a russian-roulette wheel.

Haha, the Lake County GOP is hosting a fundraiser:
Lake County Republicans are moving ahead with a fundraiser where at least a dozen firearms will be given out to donors Friday night, less than two weeks after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in Las Vegas. The "Lake County Republican 2nd Amendment Dinner & Gun Raffle" in northwest suburban Kildeer features an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle for those who pay $2,000 to sponsor the event, raffles for a 12-gauge shotgun and a 9 mm handgun, and other gun-related packages.
Suburban Chicago Republicans moving ahead with gun giveaway fundraiser 2 weeks after Las Vegas massacre
The Lake County Republican Party bought a domain to publicize the event:
www.lcrgundinner.com
If you're bad at remembering web URLs, here is a helpful mnemonic that is easy to learn:
Lake County Republican GUN DINNER Dot Com
The GOP website provides a nice color catalog of the guns that will be available:
One military analyst observed: "That's enough firepower to launch a ground assault on Pyongyang!"

While in outward appearance a gun show, the GOP fundraiser, from a legal perspective, is a dinner event. One source showed your LakeCountyEye a menu. "Be sure to sample the stuffed shells in the bump stock broth. To die for!"

The cash bar is open at 5:30 PM. Innocent bystanders are asked to steer clear of Lake County the night of the event.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

A Foreclose Conclusion

We wish to welcome you to Mnuchin Land
Did you hear the one about the Sheriff's deputy who had himself incarcerated? He wanted to work from home. Haha, as readers of this blog are aware ...
House Arrest?
the Lake County Sheriff has been buying residential homes throughout Lake County. News of these purchases was first broken by the Lake County Gazette ...
Sheriff LK Cty and Kaplan acquires 188 Woodstone Drive, Buffalo Grove

Sheriff LK Cty and Ross acquires 3832 Harwick Lane, Park City
Even so, Sharpeyed operatives will point out that the Lake County Gazette is not only Lake County's #1 fake news source, but that both stories are erroneous. These were not purchases made by the Lake County Sheriff, but in fact were tax sales.  This can be verified by the very sources cited in the same Lake County Gazette stories:
BlockShopper: 188 Woodstone Drive Buffalo Grove

BlockShopper: 3832 Harwick Lane Park City
Note to Ops at the Lake County Gazette: Your web-bot is scraping up inaccurate reader content. Please notify your minimum-wage botmaster that a home purchaser and a home seller are totally different. At least within the State of Illinois.

Totally.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

House Arrest?

Lake County's #1 fake news source, the Lake County Gazette knows where you live.

The Lake County Gazette has been looking up the public records and publishing the names and addresses of home sales in Lake County:
Lake County Gazette: Real Estate
Sharpeyed operatives will observe a pattern of acquisitions being made by one buyer ...
Sheriff LK Cty
While the Lake County Gazette no doubt has scored a big financial scoop, the identity of this buyer remains a mystery:
  • Who is Sheriff LK Cty?
  • Why is he acquiring all of this property in Lake County?
  • Is he a land speculator?
  • Or simply flipping homes?
As far as your LakeCountyEye is concerned, any news story that only raises more questions than it answers has not been put to bed.

Louis CK Cty was unavailable for comment.