| | Larry Walsh easily wins bitter Will County race --
Wednesday, November 05, 2008JOLIET — Will County Executive Larry Walsh enjoyed one of his most comfortable nights in months Tuesday, winning a landslide re-election after a fiercely fought campaign. Walsh, a mainstay in Will County government for four decades, appeared to deflect with ease his opponent's attempts to characterize him as a Chicago-style politician. Walsh, a mainstay in Will County government for four decades, appeared to deflect with ease his opponent's attempts to characterize him as a Chicago-style politician. He had 60 percent of the vote over Republican opponent Dan Kennison, and Walsh extended his margin of victory from 2004, when he was first elected county executive. read more ... |
| Executive Larry Walsh: GIS Topographic Data available soon for Plainfield Township
Thursday, July 17, 2008Will County is taking another big step in advancing its services to residents with the development of topographic contour data for its 24 townships. This data will allow residents and business to view the earth’s surface of local townships through mapping software and the use of contour lines drawn on the map to quantify elevation. “This allows Will County valuable information to assist in the overall planning and decision-making for land development and geological survey” said Will County Executive, Larry Walsh. It allows Will County a competitive edge when planning and making critical decisions.” read more ... |
| Executive Larry Walsh: Disability Forum in Will County July 23rd
Thursday, July 17, 2008It was 18 years ago this month that Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This legislation was created to prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities – and guarantees them equal access to employment, public services, public accommodations and telecommunications. While we have improved greatly as a Nation in addressing disability issues since that time, it is important to note that the number of disabled Americans continues to grow – as does their need for a better quality of life. read more ... |
| Presidential Candidates' Vices: Craps and Poker
Wednesday, July 02, 2008The backroom poker player, on the other hand, is more cautious and self-absorbed. Card games may be social, but they are played in solitude. No need for drama. The quiet card counter is king, and only a novice banks on luck. In this game, a good bluff trumps blind faith, and the studied observer beats the showman. So it is fitting that the presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, raked in so many pots in his late-night games with political friends. For centuries, the nation's political leaders have loved their games of chance. Andrew Jackson owned fighting cocks and raced horses. Richard Nixon helped finance his first congressional race with his World War II poker winnings. Teddy Roosevelt noted that the professional gamblers he knew "usually made good soldiers." But even among this crowd, McCain and Obama are distinctive. For both men, games of chance have been not just a hobby but also a fundamental feature in their development as people and politicians. For Obama, weekly poker games with lobbyists and fellow state senators helped cement his position as a rising star in Illinois politics. For McCain, jaunts to the craps table helped burnish his image as a political hot dog who relished the thrill of a good fight, even if the risk of failure was high. read more ... |
| Executive Larry Walsh: History of Will County worth preserving
Saturday, May 31, 2008JOLIET -- The past, present and future co-mingled in front of the County Office Building on Thursday as history devotees joined officials and others to celebrate the designation of Will County as a Preserve America Community. As Will County Executive Larry Walsh thanked those in attendance for their interest and, in many cases, for all their efforts that made the designation possible, he noted that having an interest in the area's past could also help with the future. The designation brings with it several benefits, including eligibility for Preserve America grants. read more ... |
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