Felsenthal Files - December 2012

12/21/12

Will Bill Daley Finally Find the Guts to Run—for Governor This Time?

This is not the first time the youngest Daley brother has tentatively lobbed his hat in the ring for elective office. His first flirtation goes back some 20 years, but he has always grabbed the hat back.

Posted at 04:10 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics | Permalink | Comments (1)

12/18/12

Axelrod, Jarrett in New Politico Book, 'The End of the Line: Romney vs. Obama'

Glen Thrush and Jonathan Martin's latest book is full of insider intelligence, including Jarrett's second-guessing of the staff, Axelrod's lucky tie, and Michelle Obama's reaction to the first presidential debate...

Posted at 02:01 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics | Permalink | Comments (0)

12/14/12

Yvonne Davila, Close Friend of Michelle Obama, Could Be in Trouble

The First Lady's friend—and top aide to Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown—reportedly failed her six-figure, taxpayer-funded salary in her bankruptcy case. A look at Davila and her friendship with Michelle Obama...

Posted at 04:26 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics | Permalink | Comments (1)

12/12/12

Will the Illinois House Expel LaShawn Ford?

In August, West Side state rep Derrick Smith was expelled after being indicted by the feds on a bribery charge. Will LaShawn Ford, indicted two weeks ago, be next?

Posted at 02:52 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics | Permalink | Comments (3)

12/11/12

Who is Arthur Hill Jr., and Should He Step Aside as Judge in Vanecko Trial?

The judge who was assigned to the manslaughter trial of Richard J. Vanecko, former Mayor Rich Daley's nephew, says he could be "fair and impartial." But some are urging him to step aside, citing Hill's ties to Daley and others at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

Posted at 08:47 PM in Felsenthal Files | Permalink | Comments (5)

12/06/12

Conrad Black on Prison, Patrick Fitzgerald, Obama, and More

Carol Felsenthal catches up with the former newspaper publisher and historian, who spent more than three years in prison on fraud charges.

Posted at 11:31 AM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics News & Politics: Featured story | Permalink | Comments (2)

	12/21/12 Will Bill Daley Finally Find the Guts to Run—for Governor This Time? This is not the first time the youngest Daley brother has tentatively lobbed his hat in the ring for elective office. His first flirtation goes back some 20 years, but he has always grabbed the hat back. Posted at 04:10 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
	12/18/12 Axelrod, Jarrett in New Politico Book, 'The End of the Line: Romney vs. Obama' Glen Thrush and Jonathan Martin's latest book is full of insider intelligence, including Jarrett's second-guessing of the staff, Axelrod's lucky tie, and Michelle Obama's reaction to the first presidential debate... Posted at 02:01 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	12/14/12 Yvonne Davila, Close Friend of Michelle Obama, Could Be in Trouble The First Lady's friend—and top aide to Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown—reportedly failed her six-figure, taxpayer-funded salary in her bankruptcy case. A look at Davila and her friendship with Michelle Obama... Posted at 04:26 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics \| Permalink \| Comments (1)
	12/12/12 Will the Illinois House Expel LaShawn Ford? In August, West Side state rep Derrick Smith was expelled after being indicted by the feds on a bribery charge. Will LaShawn Ford, indicted two weeks ago, be next? Posted at 02:52 PM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics \| Permalink \| Comments (3)
	12/11/12 Who is Arthur Hill Jr., and Should He Step Aside as Judge in Vanecko Trial? The judge who was assigned to the manslaughter trial of Richard J. Vanecko, former Mayor Rich Daley's nephew, says he could be "fair and impartial." But some are urging him to step aside, citing Hill's ties to Daley and others at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Posted at 08:47 PM in Felsenthal Files \| Permalink \| Comments (5)
	12/06/12 Conrad Black on Prison, Patrick Fitzgerald, Obama, and More Carol Felsenthal catches up with the former newspaper publisher and historian, who spent more than three years in prison on fraud charges. Posted at 11:31 AM in Felsenthal Files News & Politics News & Politics: Featured story \| Permalink \| Comments (2)