Proviso School Board President Being Courted for U.S. Congress

With 7th District U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis exploring a run for Cook County Board President, party leaders are looking for a possible placement of Davis in Congress. One name being bantered about is Proviso School Board President Emanuel "Chris" Welch. Other names being strongly considered are State Representative Karen A. Yarbrough and Broadview Mayor Sherman A. Jones. Party officials like Welch because he's young, and his future is bright in the Democratic Party.

Mr. Welch Meets With Mrs. Yarbrough!!!

A historic meeting of once political rivals took place on Saturday, February 28, 2009between Proviso School Board President Emanuel "Chris" Welch and State Representative Karen A. Yarbrough. Yarbrough, who doubles as the Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman, invited Welch to speak to the Proviso Organization, and Welch accepted. According to those in attendance, the meeting that occurred in Broadview was well attended by those anxious to see the two Proviso leaders come together. Welch appeared with fellow Proviso Board members Brian Cross and Robin Foreman. He was also joined by Bellwood SD88 Board members Ronald Anderson and Daphene Walker. Welch, Cross and Anderson are all seeking terms for re-election and all spoke to the organization and fielded a range of questions. One source who attended the meeting say Welch and Yarbrough hugged and exchanged pleasantries. Yarbrough says the Proviso Democratic Organization will not endorse any candidates in the upcoming local elections.

Karen A. Yarbrough Invites Proviso Board President Emanuel "Chris" Welch To Speak at Her Organization...

Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman Karen A. Yarbrough has reportedly invited Proviso School Board President Emanuel "Chris" Welch and his board colleagues running for re-election to speak at her organization meeting on February 28, 2009. Rory Hoskins, a Forest Park Commissioner and the President of Yarbrough's political organization, reportedly phoned Welch on February 24, 2009 and extended the invitation on behalf of Yarbrough. Welch reportedly accepted the Committeeman's invitation and will appear to speak about his candidacy for re-election to the Proviso School Board and answer questions. Kudos to Yarbrough and Welch for this effort.

Township Supervisor Candidate Michael A. Corrigan Sells Out Rascals!!!

Proviso Township Supervisor candidate Michael A. Corrigan recently held a fundraiser at Rascal's in LaGrange Park, and the event was reportedly standing room only. Corrigan, the current Assessor of the Township, is looking to move up to Supervisor, and he reportedly has some powerful help to do it. In attendance at the event were Bellwood Mayor Frank A. Pasquale, Hillside Mayor Joseph Tamburino, LaGrange Park Mayor James Disipio, North Riverside Mayor Richard Scheck, Maywood Mayor Henderson Yarbrough, State Representative Karen A. Yarbrough, and numerous other elected officials across the Township. The election for Supervisor in on April 7, 2009.

Gene Moore Wins Big!!! Yarbrough In His Sights!!!

The Insider has learned that Cook County Recorder of Deeds Eugene "Gene" Moore won re-election last Tuesday by winning solidly in 28 townships across Cook County, including Proviso Township. According to sources, more won 60% of the vote in Proviso Township only losing 10 out of 100 plus precincts in Proviso. Has Moore been re-born in Proviso? Talk in the Moore camp is that he is eyeing his old Committeeman post again. Should Moore take out Karen Yarbrough once and for all?

Gene Moore Wins Re-Election! Crushes Ed Smith! Sends Message to Yarbrough!

The Insider is predicting that Cook County Recorder of Deeds Eugene "Gene" Moore has won re-election easily over west side Alderman Ed H. Smith. The win is a big one for Moore who crushes Smith and his Proviso Township nemesis Karen A. Yarbrough. This is the second straight election setback for Yarbrough who lost 13 out of 14 seats in local races in April 2007. Congratulations Gene Moore!!!