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ChatGPT is a fascinating proposition!

ChatGPT is a fascinating proposition!

May 30, 2023

I visualize a time when we will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines. — Claude Shannon I

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Suicide isn’t painless

Suicide isn’t painless

May 25, 2023

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. – Phil Donahue Though I’m sure you’ve already determined the catalyst for this column, with the

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Quick Hits – May 23, 2023

Quick Hits – May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

It’s time to catch up on and dispense with a number of previous stories, so let’s get to it! The Treasurer didn’t shove anyone First,

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A truly sad ending for a good man

A truly sad ending for a good man

May 18, 2023May 20, 2023

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I have to announce Sheriff Ron Hain just confirmed that former Kane County Circuit Clerk and Republican

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A happy ending, for now

A happy ending, for now

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Since political happy endings are such a rarity these days, even temporary ones, let’s get right to that ending. On Tuesday evening, Campton Hills trustee

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Tim Morgan will take his Campton Hills trustee seat tonight!

Tim Morgan will take his Campton Hills trustee seat tonight!

May 16, 2023May 19, 2023

We will delve far deeper into this sad situation and abject waste of taxpayer dollars in tomorrow’s regular column. But suffice it to say that

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Life is never dull in Kane County!

Life is never dull in Kane County!

May 16, 2023May 17, 2023

I suppose that’s a good thing for a journalist, but to tell you the truth, after some of the stories we’ve covered lately, a small

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This time, the Treasurer went too far!

This time, the Treasurer went too far!

May 12, 2023

Of all the stratagems, knowing when to quit is the best. – Chinese proverb The is the second time in a month I’ve approached the

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On addiction and the failed war on drugs

On addiction and the failed war on drugs

May 11, 2023

The war on drugs has made government more powerful, citizens less free, and hasn’t helped users or addicts. – Former Congressman Victor Mitchell It’s remarkable

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State’s Attorney Mosser strikes again!

State’s Attorney Mosser strikes again!

May 9, 2023May 17, 2023

Incompetence is a better explanation than conspiracy in most human activity. – Journalist Peter Bergen Considering all the twists and turns involved in this one,

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