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What’s Love Got To Do With It?: Family Court Judge Elizabeth Flood

What’s Love Got To Do With It?: Family Court Judge Elizabeth Flood

January 31, 2021February 2, 20212 min read

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

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The DOA Report 10– January 28, 2021

The DOA Report 10– January 28, 2021

January 29, 20211 min read

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

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The “Defund the Police” Bill: Ron Hain and Jamie Mosser Respond, Part II

The “Defund the Police” Bill: Ron Hain and Jamie Mosser Respond, Part II

January 28, 20211 min read

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.

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The “Defund the Police” Bill: Ron Hain and Jamie Mosser Respond

The “Defund the Police” Bill: Ron Hain and Jamie Mosser Respond

January 25, 2021January 25, 20211 min read

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

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The DOA coronavirus report – the plague persists!

The DOA coronavirus report – the plague persists!

January 25, 2021January 25, 20212 min read

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

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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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