It's a Holdup!

Well, there's one guy who's working hard in Springfield---Dem. Senate leader Emil Jones, who is blocking legislation that would reveal deals like his stepson's. Sun Times:

The newest disclosures involving his stepson's firm include a $3.5 million contract from the Chicago Aviation Department, a $1.2 million contract from the cash-strapped Chicago Transit Authority and another $1.2 million from the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. The CTA and tollway work were awarded through hard-to-find subcontracts. Synch-Solutions also netted a separate $3 million subcontract through Chicago's public schools, records show.

"It's the hidden aspect that's troublesome," said Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), whose legislation to put subcontractors on the Internet has been held up. "People don't know who's getting these contracts, and it fuels the speculation they're getting subcontracts because of their political connections as opposed to their qualifications."

Republican Sen. Christine Radogno, on point.

Oh, and Governor Doughboy in February issued an executive order banning his own relatives. A little late.

Democrats to Illinois taxpayers---put your hands up! And we'll empty your pockets.