“Yes” For Illinois

Bruno Behrend is one of the Founders of "Yes for Illinois," which is affiliated with the "Illinois Citizens Coalition." He also has a radio show on WKRS AM 1220, which airs in Lake County, IL (upper northest IL). He is also co-author of "Illinois Deserves Better," which lays out the ironclad case for a convention.

AFF Chicago Roundtable, September 3, 2008: The Illinois Constitutional Convention, a right or wrong way for Illinois - Panelists Bruno Behrend (Vote “Yes”), Jeff Mays (Keep the status quo for 20 more years), and moderator Ralf Sieffe.

AFF Chicago is hosting its first roundtable of the fall on September 3 at the Sullivan’s (just north of [...]

The folks at United Power and Justice and Action have put up a good video on the Constitutional Convention vote. Please take the time to watch this video. Mr. Pierce nails all the major issues.

Bruno Behrend, Co-Founder of the Illinois Citizens Coalition, will give a presentation on the status of the “Yes” for Illinois Campaign, and the numerous benefits it offers to ALL citizens of Illinois.
This will take place Tuesday evening, August 12th, at the Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL. This is near the corner [...]

This brief podcast (3-5 minutes) explains how the convention process works.
In short, it is 3 elections. First, you need to organize to get to a 60% “Yes” vote in November. Next, you should find the best fresh new face in your SENATE district to run against the Party Hack (or their proxy) who [...]

We respectfully disagree with one part of Denis Byrne’s argument. We think BOTH parties require a “Constitutional Jolt”
Democratic leaders need constitutional jolt
Why do Illinois Democrats keep voting for those clowns of theirs?
They’d probably reply that their clowns are a cut above the Republican clowns, and they may be right. But that still leaves the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]