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The top Geneva employee salaries. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

February 16, 2013

Since The Chronicle didn’t have the cohones to print this, I will.  So let’s take a look at the top Geneva employee salaries. This listing

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If truth stretching were an art, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns would be Picasso

If truth stretching were an art, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns would be Picasso

February 16, 2013

Since Kevin Burns thought it would be fun to thrust me in the role of opponent Bob McQuillan’s campaign manager, I’d hate to disappoint him. 

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I haven't heard this much whining since…well…never!

I haven't heard this much whining since…well…never!

February 15, 2013

It’s true! On occasion, I will fall prey to a middle school mentality and some things that shouldn’t amuse me actually do. County Board member

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And then there were three – Geneva Township Clerk Write-in Candidates that is!

And then there were three – Geneva Township Clerk Write-in Candidates that is!

February 13, 2013

I told you I’d get to the bottom of the last minute Geneva Township Clerk write-in candidate(s) and I have. The problem is, just thinking

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The Feb. 12 Left, Right and You is a wrap!

February 12, 2013

And you can listen to it right here: Left, Right and You 2-12-13! We had a busy day! Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen called

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Today, on Left, Right and You…

Today, on Left, Right and You…

February 12, 2013

Kane County Chairman Chris Lauzen will join us to discuss executive committee meetings, animal control, the Longmeadow Parkway and more.  Then, Allen and I will

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The walls are closing in on Cathy Hurlbut…

The walls are closing in on Cathy Hurlbut…

February 10, 2013

Much like they would in a sinister Poe story. If you recall from these previous blog posts: Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 in her

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And speaking of the Chronicle…

And speaking of the Chronicle…

February 9, 2013

Q: What’s worse than a local newspaper that doesn’t do its job? A: One that does it very poorly! So there I was at brand

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This is how it's done folks! I'm surpised the Chronicle had the nerve to print it!

This is how it's done folks! I'm surpised the Chronicle had the nerve to print it!

February 9, 2013

Now, normally I don’t put other people’s stuff up here because no one can match my unbridled writing talent. Who’d want to dilute a fine

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At least Capitol Fax is amusing…

At least Capitol Fax is amusing…

February 8, 2013

What can you say about insipid Capitol Fax instigator Rich Miller that hasn’t been said before? Lets see, he can’t spell the words “impartial” or

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