In almost 15 years at the columnist keyboard, no other subject has generated anywhere near the emails I’ve received in regard to family courtrooms and
Month: January 2021
The DOA Report 10– January 28, 2021
It certainly ain’t all about the children! Given the enormity of the educational task, the preponderance of fragile parents who believe their ill-mannered progeny are
The “Defund the Police” Bill: Ron Hain and Jamie Mosser Respond, Part II
And now! For the thrilling conclusion to my conversation with Sheriff Ron Hain and State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser on the new Illinois police “reform” bill.
The “Defund the Police” Bill: Ron Hain and Jamie Mosser Respond
You certainly won’t get an interview on the new Illinois “police reform” bill with the two top Kane County law enforcement officers in the local
The DOA coronavirus report – the plague persists!
A great part of the reason we haven’t done a coronavirus report in a while is that there’s nothing new to report. And that lack
Roundup From The Zoo: Jeff and Jeff Part II
Since I couldn’t have said it better myself, in my good friend Paul’s own words: In part II of our discussion, Jeff and Jeff discuss
The Fall of King Madigan: What Happens Now?
I’m thrilled to welcome Jeff Meyer back to the DOA Podcast because there’s no one I’d rather discuss the prospect of a non-Madigan led Illinois
Character Test in Elgin Race – Who Passed, Who Failed
One of the most often-repeated commandments in my not-quite-bestselling book, So You Want to Win a Local Election is “politics ain’t a game for sissies.”
Policing in the Age of “Defunding the Police” with EPD Chief Ana Lalley
Today’s DOA Podcast with Jeff Ward features Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley and yours truly discussing the fascinating challenges facing today’s police departments. It was
What The Heck Happened To The Illinois GOP?
On today’s DOA Podcast with Jeff Ward, former State Senator and Kane County Chairman Chris Lauzen and I discuss how the Illinois Republican Party’s managed to