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Why I still believe Elgin needs an Hispanic councilman

Why I still believe Elgin needs an Hispanic councilman

April 27, 2014

Since Sundays tend to be a little more philosophical at The First Ward, and those airborne allergens driven by the prevailing 30 mph east wind

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Thank you!

Thank you!

April 26, 2014

One of the concepts I’ve been trying to embrace at my advanced age is the capacity to avoid worrying about what I don’t have and

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The real reason they don't want a new Elgin councilman

The real reason they don't want a new Elgin councilman

April 25, 2014

Not being quite as slow as some of you think I am, I’ve noticed that every single vote regarding Anna Moeller’s aldermanic replacement has fallen

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Maybe if St. Charles called it Darth Mall…

Maybe if St. Charles called it Darth Mall…

April 25, 2014

It would appear that some St. Charles constituents are just as nervous about The Quad St. Charles as I am. And it would also appear

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Quick Hit: The Elgin city council replacement process

Quick Hit: The Elgin city council replacement process

April 25, 2014

On yesterday’s installment of Left, Right and You, Tim Elenz and I speculated as to just how the Elgin City Council would replace the dearly

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The 4-24-14 edition of Left, Right and You…

The 4-24-14 edition of Left, Right and You…

April 24, 2014

…is right here:  I want to offer a huge thank you to Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez and former LR&Y host Tim Elenz for sitting

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You don't wanna miss this Left, Right and You

You don't wanna miss this Left, Right and You

April 24, 2014

Because fan favorites Sheriff Pat Perez and former LR&Y co-host Tim Elenz will be in the studio.   And as it always is with this motley

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The empire (or at least Terry Gavin) strikes back!

The empire (or at least Terry Gavin) strikes back!

April 24, 2014

Being of the irascible sort, I’m generally not aversive to sharing my immense intellect with the powers that be. Since I gotta be me, after

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I hope it's not his evil twin!

I hope it's not his evil twin!

April 24, 2014

Some sage physicists posit a theory that, as a direct result of every decision we make, we immediately branch into an alternate quantum Universe that,

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Who should be the one to serve Elgin – the Final Chapter

Who should be the one to serve Elgin – the Final Chapter

April 23, 2014

Sadly, of the 21 folks who’ve thrown their hats in the Elgin Anna Moeller aldermanic replacement ring, only one will get that final nod. But

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