Category: The First Ward Report

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

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 Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our

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

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

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

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

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:

History repeats itself. So, you might want to pay attention. — Quavo One of the recurring First Ward themes echoes philosopher George Santayana’s accurately quoted

Though it’s more than a little macabre, the Chicago Tribune’s comprehensive coverage of the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Tylenol murders does have its moments.