Author: Jeff Ward

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

Not Illinois business as usual! As you might imagine, I’ve been following the Tribune’s coverage of the ComEd Four trial with great interest. For reference