Jesse White

We may never see another politician like Jesse White

Published by admin on Sun, 09/04/2022 - 9:11am

Way back in 1996, I spent a few minutes walking around the Chicago-based Democratic National Convention with then-House Minority Leader Michael Madigan.
Madigan at the time was working to regain his chamber’s majority after the 1994 national Republican wave combined with the Republican-drawn legislative district maps to knock the Speaker’s gavel out of his hand. But even with his lessened official status, Madigan was still hugely powerful within his party and he was clever enough that many figured he’d somehow find a way back.

Phishing scam warning: It can happen to you

Published by admin on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 4:59pm

Ken Guldenbecker said he never thought he’d fall for a phone scam.

But when a certain set of circumstances all came together, he found himself responding to a text that claimed to be from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, only to realize his mistake the next day.

Guldenbecker, who lives along the Lorenzo Road corridor, said he wanted to warn the public about this newest scam, which he hopes he caught on to in enough time to spare him any grief.