Local government is a gamble that can have disastrous consequences when it fails. – MSNBC host Joy Reid Or I could’ve quoted myself instead, “The
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What? Jeff Ward’s a sportswriter?
Just when you thought life couldn’t possibly get any better, that’s exactly what it does. Because your favorite columnist has just expanded his already broad
Chicago safe drug use sites? Absolutely NOT!
Enabling is the mortal enemy of consequences. ― D.C. Hyden, author of The Sober Addict We started down this road in May when I expressed a
Election deniers insist on learning the hard way
Some people have to learn the hard way, let them. — Anonymous You’d think the prospect of watching Fox News lose an $800 million lawsuit
Exactly when does a food co-op become a scam?
It’s morally wrong to allow a sucker to keep his money. – W. C. Fields One of the few perks of the opinion column writing
A happy ending, for now
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
On addiction and the failed war on drugs
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
Quick Hits – April 11, 2023
Let’s catch up on a few stories! Now they’re seeking input? Note to school superintendents everywhere! The time to ask for serious public feedback regarding
Lessons learned from Lori Lightfoot’s lopsided loss
Public safety is the fundamental right of every American. It is a civil right. – Paul Vallas The more I listen to him, the more I
Lori Lightfoot was the flipside of the Trump coin
I like lots of career politicians; I’m not against all career politicians. – Jeff Greene The fact that it took me 15 minutes to find