WOODSTOCK – More than 150 businesspeople and community leaders turned out
Friday morning at Woodstock North High School to hear legislative views on the
state of the economy.
What they got was a riled-up revival, courtesy of state Sen. Dan Duffy
(R-Barrington) and U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Egan).
“My focus has always been to encourage job growth, fight corruption and lower
taxes,” Duffy said at the annual McHenry County Economic Development Corp.’s
legislative breakfast. “Even after everything that’s going with the [former Gov.
Rod] Blagojevich trial, northing has changed. We need to continue the fight. We
need to continue speaking out.”
“We cannot restore the economy by simply throwing money at it and printing
money that doesn’t exist,” Manzullo said to a round of applause. “Get off the
backs of American manufacturers and small businesses and let them create the
jobs.”
Duffy and Manzullo were joined by state Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry),
state Rep. Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda), and U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean
(D-Barrington). Each got a chance to make opening remarks before answering a
pair of questions submitted ahead of time by EDC members.
The primary focus on the state level was pension reform and spending.
Beaubien and Duffy took turns calling for immediate reform, with Althoff adding
that there’s “no doubt the state’s current pension system needs to be
revised.”
Duffy said the reforms needed to include raising the retirement age, capping
pensions at $100,000, and removing the ability for one person to have more than
one state pension – an idea that got strong applause from the crowd.
Duffy to host Springfield 101 Town Hall meeting in Libertyville
Barrington, Illinois—Do you find yourself asking, “What really goes on in Springfield?” State Sen. Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) will be hosting a public town hall meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the legislative process in Springfield.
The Springfield 101 Town Hall meeting will take place Wednesday, August 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Libertyville Fire Department located at 1551 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048.
Senator Duffy will be addressing topics such as, how an idea becomes a law, what can stop a good bill from becoming a good law and why it is hard to pass meaningful reform in Springfield.
Senator Duffy will give an update of Illinois’ budget situation as well as updates on the pension system and education reform.
What: Springfield 101 Town Hall meeting hosted by Sen. Duffy
When: Wednesday, August 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Libertyville Fire Department, 1551 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048.
Duffy, Sullivan to host Senior Fair in Libertyville
Barrington, Illinois—State Sen. Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) and State Rep. Ed Sullivan (R-Mundelein) are hosting a Senior Fair at the Libertyville Sports Complex on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 9:00 a.m. – noon.
All interested senior citizens in the 26th Senate District are invited to attend for information and demonstrations on important quality of life issues.
Local health care organizations will be providing blood pressure testing and skin cancer screening. Additionally a Rules of the Road Review class will be offered at 10:00 a.m.
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Drivers License facility will be on hand to provide license photo identification cards for those seniors in attendance.
Government agencies will be on hand to provide information on prescription and insurance programs, veterans’ benefits, unclaimed property, amplified telephones and many other programs. Free refreshments will be provided.
What: Sen. Duffy and Rep. Sullivan Senior Fair 2010
When: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Where: Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville, Illinois
For further information about the event and a full list of participants click here or contact Sen. Duffy’s office at 847-277-7100.
Sen. Duffy visit Rev. Sen. James Meeks' church
Senator Dan Duffy visited Rev. Senator James Meeks' at the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago on May 2. Watch the video below to see what happened.
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June 8 Senior Spelling Bee
Barrington,
Illinois- Seniors with a knack for spelling have an
opportunity to test their skills during a qualifying round of the 2010 Illinois
State Senior Spelling Bee in
Barrington,
sponsored by State Senator Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington).
The spelling bee
is open to anyone age 50 and older. Seniors willing to participate can
pre-register by calling 847-277-7100 to obtain registration materials, or they
can register at the event.
Registration is free,
and seniors are encouraged to study by using a dictionary or by going to www.myspellit.com
on the Internet.
Qualifying rounds
for the State Senior Spelling Bee are held throughout the State of
Illinois, with the
finals occurring during the Illinois State Fair on Monday, August 16, 2010.
WHO: Anyone age 50 or older
WHAT: Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by
Senator Dan Duffy
WHEN: June 8thfrom 1p.m. - 3 p.m.
WHERE:The Surround Sound Theater, The
Garlands
of
Barrington,
1000 Garlands Lane,
Barrington,
IL60010-3336
Other co-sponsors of the event
include: Illinois Department on Aging, Association of Illinois Senior Centers
and Home Care Headquarters.
Don’t
miss this opportunity to bring out your inner “smarty pants” at the 2010 Senior
Spelling Bee!
