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Dave McKinney resigns from the Sun-Times

Dave McKinney resigns from the Sun-Times

October 22, 2014

As a result of his bosses’ complete capitulation in the face of a Bruce Rauner attack on he and his wife, Sun-Times political reporter Dave

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The first death throe of the Chicago Sun-Times

The first death throe of the Chicago Sun-Times

October 21, 2014

Yikes! Thanks to Rob Feder, word just hit the street that the Chicago Tribune is purchasing the entire Sun-Times’ suburban portfolio. That list includes the

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The YWCA certainly knows how to put on a seminar!

The YWCA certainly knows how to put on a seminar!

October 20, 2014

As I’m so fond of saying, that was the most fun I’ve had with my clothes on in quite some time. I truly enjoyed and

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It's only gonna get worse folks!

It's only gonna get worse folks!

October 19, 2014

Only my dour, dreary and desperate German ancestors could come up with a word that literally means taking pleasure in other people’s pain. But even

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Ain't politics (and newspapers) grand!

Ain't politics (and newspapers) grand!

October 18, 2014

So not only does Bruce Rauner try to get the reporter who broke the Christine Kirk news story fired, but then the Sun-Times suddenly starts

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Kane County’s doin’ alright!

Kane County’s doin’ alright!

October 17, 2014

One of the easiest ways to identify the dreaded diehard ancillary player is by their propensity to support, but then inevitably turn against whomever wields

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The Foo Fighters with Tony Joe White

October 16, 2014

doing Polk Salad Annie. This is about as cool as it gets! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSQlSr7HIxE&w=560&h=315]

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The October 16, 2014 edition of Left, Right and You is…

The October 16, 2014 edition of Left, Right and You is…

October 16, 2014

…a wrap! Again, I want to thank Tim Elenz for filling in for Larry and he didn’t even call me an ignorant slut today! And

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It's almost time for Left, Right and You!

It's almost time for Left, Right and You!

October 16, 2014

So here’s the recorded promo! This week, Tim Elenz will be filling in the for the vacationing Larry Jones and we’re looking forward to talking

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Does the Kane County Board need a truant officer?

Does the Kane County Board need a truant officer?

October 16, 2014

The Kane County Board attendance numbers came out this week and, let me tell you, it wasn’t a pretty sight because 11 of those 24

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