Category Archives: Illinois

The Libertarian Party of Illinois 2011 Convention

The Libertarian Party of Illinois 2011 Convention will be held at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington, Illinois, the weekend of October 21st -23rd. This year’s Convention theme is “Libertarians for Peace and Prosperity“, and the Convention will … Continue reading

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Democrat ‘punches Republican’ during heated debate on the senate floor

(after they fell out over utility legislation) By Daily Mail Reporter A Democrat senator squared up to a Republican and punched him on the senate floor after a heated debate spiraled out of control, it has been reported. Senator Mike … Continue reading

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House approves ComEd ‘Smart Grid’

11:45 a.m. CDT, May 30, 2011 House lawmakers today approved ComEd’s proposal for a sophisticated power grid that customers would help pay for upfront in the hopes the new technology would assist in reducing their energy consumption. The House approval … Continue reading

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