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Here we go, here we go, here we go again. Oh, here we go again!

Here we go, here we go, here we go again. Oh, here we go again!

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

To quote the band Ok Go. And what “went” again, or should I say, didn’t “went,” was our west side Geneva electricity – at 4:30

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Apparently, you can get charged with multiple felonies in Cook County

Apparently, you can get charged with multiple felonies in Cook County

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night. – Bette Davis in All About Eve To keep up here, and in an effort

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Geneva! You have to keep the power on!

Geneva! You have to keep the power on!

June 25, 2024

If it weren’t for electricity we’d all be watching TV by candlelight. – George Goebel I’d really rather not write this column because I genuinely

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This is the best Kane County Republicans can do?

This is the best Kane County Republicans can do?

June 20, 2024

Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. – Nancy Ward It was a year ago when I chided the KC GOP

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It still sucks to be a black man in America

It still sucks to be a black man in America

June 18, 2024

By all teammate and coach accounts, Illini standout, and likely first round NBA draft pick, Terrence Shannon, Jr. (TSJ), knew he could be a target

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The Kane County Republican Party no longer exists

The Kane County Republican Party no longer exists

June 13, 2024

Though that’s a more figurative than literal declaration, that’s about to change. And it’s about to change because I’m already working with the Kane County

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On the vast jealousy and bigotry of minority women

On the vast jealousy and bigotry of minority women

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

When tackling touchy topics like this one, the fact that I’m a classic Evanston, Illinois, liberal bears repeating. Though we’ve become an endangered species these

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Quick Hits – June 6, 2024

Quick Hits – June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

It’s time to catch up on those fascinating possibilities that don’t merit a full column. So, without further ado: Being a beauty queen ain’t all

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A local comedy club caves!

A local comedy club caves!

June 4, 2024June 7, 2024

If you don’t want to have to deal with controversy, then don’t open a flippin’ comedy club! – Jeff Ward Ever since my great great

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