“Yes” For Illinois

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Here is the PODCAST! of the debate.
MP3 File
Tom Roeser, host of WLS Radio’s “Political Shoot Out” show, will have Bruno Behrend on as a guest, along with Nancy Kazak, of the Alliance to Protect the Status Quo and Special Interests. (our name for them, not theirs)
Tune in to WLS-AM 890 at 8:00 PM on [...]

Galesburg’s News-Register covered last night’s debate in Galesburg.

Is it time for a constitutional convention?
Debate raises awareness of November ballot question
GALESBURG —Illinois government is broken. On that much both debaters at Thursday night’s Knox County Democrats event could agree.
But the sticking point became what is to be done to fix the problems facing the state.
“The state’s [...]

Say what you want about the weakness of the “No” side’s arguments, and it won’t change the fact that Jim Reed of the IEA is a nice guy.
I was presenting/debating the Convention Issue in front of a the “Knox County Democrats” yesterday evening (Check out “Events” tab for our schedule), and Jim and I put [...]

Great Article from the Tribune
-our constitution enables bad government and comprehensive change is necessary
-our opposition is the campaign for the status quo
-the people deserve a constitutional convention to voice how they want government to work for them and not for the political elite
Fixing Springfield
Dennis Byrne
July 21, 2008
If the powers that be [...]

Capital Fax: Fear Of Ordinary Citizens Behind “No” Vote Push
This great article shows the mindset of those opposing a constitutional convention:
1) Fear the People.
2) Do not rock the boat because I already run things.
Our campaign believes that the voters should have the final say over whether or not we should fix our state.
Furthermore, it [...]

On Tuesday, July 29th, Bruno Behrend will debate colleague and fellow talk-show host, Al Salvi on the Illinois Constitutional Convention question. Bruno Behrend (along with co-author John Bambenek) is probably the most passionate and motivated advocate of a “Yes” vote in Illinois. Al Salvi, former state senator and successful attorney, is opposed to [...]

The Knox County Democrat Organization will host Bruno Behrend, founder of The Illinois Citizens Coalition/”Yes” for Illinois and a representative of the Illinois Education Association at an upcoming “town hall” event.
It will be held at the Cherry Street Cafe, 57 Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
Come and hear how voting “No” will endanger teachers’ (and other [...]

Lawrence Bruckner, 71st District State Representative, will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Sunday, July 27th at his Thomson House Cafe on Route 84, one mile north of Thomson. It will be held from 2-4 PM and will feature discussions about, and proposed solutions for, the Thomson prison, high taxes and gas prices, and [...]

Bruno Behrend, Co-Founder of Illinois Citizens Coalition/”Yes” for Illinois, will appear on WJPF radio on Tuesday morning July 22nd at 8:20 AM on 1340 AM and 1020 AM. You can also listen LIVE across at Illinois at the WJPF website.
Mr. Behrend will also appear on Jim Muir’s show on Wednesday July 23rd, at [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Jeanette Thommes
jthommes@illinoiscitizenscoalition.com
New Book Makes Compelling Case for Constitutional Convention in Illinois
Advocates offer keen insights for change, and [...]