You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t! – Eleanor Roosevelt Proceeding with this week’s accidental theme, an incident occurred at Batavia
Author: Jeff Ward
Early election night predictions
Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham just dropped the early/VBM voting numbers and here are The First Ward’s prediction based on those numbers. Remember, with the
A tale of two studies
There are three kinds of lies: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics. – Mark Twain Statistics can be a powerful tool – just ask any sports
The continuing saga of Judge Susan Clancy-Boles – the neighbor from hell
The continuing saga of Judge Susan Clancy-Boles – the neighbor from hell The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our
Quick Hits – November 1, 2022
The problem with mask wearing Nothing happens in a vacuum in life: every action has a series of consequences, and sometimes it takes a long
On the definition of high school insanity
You never make the same mistake twice. The second time you make it, it is no longer a mistake. It’s a choice. – Lauren Conrad
Quick Hits – October 25, 2022
What if what you do to survive Kills the things you love? I generally enjoy observing the inevitable fallout wrought from a vast irony, but
Those crafty Springfield Democrats are at it again!
I was more than a bit surprised when those general assembly Democrats remapped Republican state rep Keith Wheeler right out of his relatively safe 50th
Quick Hits – October 18, 2020
Pandemic panic porn refuses to die Those doomed to repeat history Illinois public health officials, medical professionals, and the press are at it again. Convinced
The First Ward’s endorsements – 2022
Since early voting has commenced, it’s time to present The First Ward’s traditional bi-annual endorsement column. So, here goes: 1. Candidates you should vote for: