The First Ward

Don’t conservatives and tea partiers just love to run around in concentric circles shouting “less government” until the very second when more government serves their

For those who listened, we hope you enjoyed the show and for those who haven’t, you’re in for a real treat! Larry and I covered

And this week, we’re going all Elgin! The city council contests are all set and even Mayor Kaptain has a challenger. But can an unknown

Trust me, I understand that, way out here in these godforsaken Chicago collar counties, any kind of left turn is utterly antithetical to the shit

The short-term verdict may be in, but just like those ripples that fan out when you throw a stone into a deep, still pond, the

We here at The First Ward want to thank media blogger Jim Romenesko for including our irreverent How do you make a small fortune in

To all the people I offended last night: The Sheriff The Chief Judge The State’s Attorney The Chairman Dawn Barsanti All of the Sheriff’s Deputies

We talked about the current crop of Elgin City Council hopefuls, we talked about the surprising treasurer’s race, we paid homage to the late Chicago

… on the way! Today, Larry and I will be talking about the best mayor the City of Chicago ever had, the late, great Jane