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On the persistent failures of municipal government

On the persistent failures of municipal government

August 29, 2023

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?

What? Jeff Ward’s a sportswriter?

August 4, 2023

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

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Chicago safe drug use sites? Absolutely NOT!

Chicago safe drug use sites? Absolutely NOT!

August 3, 2023

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

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Election deniers insist on learning the hard way

Election deniers insist on learning the hard way

July 4, 2023

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

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Exactly when does a food co-op become a scam?

Exactly when does a food co-op become a scam?

June 22, 2023

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

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A happy ending, for now

A happy ending, for now

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

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

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On addiction and the failed war on drugs

On addiction and the failed war on drugs

May 11, 2023

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

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Quick Hits – April 11, 2023

Quick Hits – April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023April 15, 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

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Lessons learned from Lori Lightfoot’s lopsided loss

Lessons learned from Lori Lightfoot’s lopsided loss

March 9, 2023

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

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Lori Lightfoot was the flipside of the Trump coin

Lori Lightfoot was the flipside of the Trump coin

March 7, 2023

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

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