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Roundup From The Zoo: Jeff and Jeff Part II

Roundup From The Zoo: Jeff and Jeff Part II

January 22, 20211 min read

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

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The Fall of King Madigan: What Happens Now?

The Fall of King Madigan: What Happens Now?

January 21, 20211 min read

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

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Character Test in Elgin Race – Who Passed, Who Failed

Character Test in Elgin Race – Who Passed, Who Failed

January 20, 20211 min read

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.”

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Policing in the Age of “Defunding the Police” with EPD Chief Ana Lalley

Policing in the Age of “Defunding the Police” with EPD Chief Ana Lalley

January 19, 20211 min read

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

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What The Heck Happened To The Illinois GOP?

What The Heck Happened To The Illinois GOP?

January 15, 20211 min read

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

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Darth Madigan is Speaker No More!

Darth Madigan is Speaker No More!

January 14, 20211 min read

With 69 out of a possible 73 Democratic votes, Hinsdale State Rep. Chris Welch officially became the 70th Speaker of the Illinois House. And my

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New Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser Talks Reform!

New Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser Talks Reform!

January 13, 2021January 13, 20211 min read

On today’s DOA Podcast with Jeff Ward, my good friend and brand new state’s attorney, Jamie Mosser, discusses real criminal justice reform that doesn’t involve

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The President is NOT being “censored!” Sheesh!

The President is NOT being “censored!” Sheesh!

January 12, 20211 min read

When I posted “Banning Donald Trump from Twitter at this late point is a lot like wearing a condom after your wife’s eight months pregnant,”

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Elgin Community Advocate Marcus Banner Discusses Race and Law Enforcement

Elgin Community Advocate Marcus Banner Discusses Race and Law Enforcement

January 11, 20211 min read

Today’s DOA Podcast with Jeff Ward features Elgin community advocate Marcus Banner and yours truly discussing the Washington D.C. insurrection, the Jacob Black shooting, and

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Mayor Irvin’s BFF and the Aurora CIO investigated by the FBI? Part two!

Mayor Irvin’s BFF and the Aurora CIO investigated by the FBI? Part two!

January 7, 2021January 7, 20211 min read

At the end of part one we determined there were a number of unanswered question in regard to what, by any stretch of the imagination,

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