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Chicago’s crime rate? It’s not what you think.

Chicago’s crime rate? It’s not what you think.

July 10, 2014

En route to preparing for Elgin Police Chief Jeff Swoboda’s appearance on today’s edition of Left, Right and You (WRMN A.M. 1410 between 3 and

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Where's Randy?

Where's Randy?

July 9, 2014

A pleasant political pal gave me a call last evening to inquire if I’d heard anything about the 14th Congressional District race numbers. That contest

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When promotions go wrong!

When promotions go wrong!

July 8, 2014

It’s not as if the White Sox are strangers to the notion of self-inflicted promotional wounds. Why, the only event that might surpass 1979’s Disco

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Why conservatives come across as a consistently constipated bunch!

Why conservatives come across as a consistently constipated bunch!

July 7, 2014

Oh lord! The only thing worse than a gaggle of Tea Partiers getting together to denounce something is a similar effort on the part of

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Take the 7-3-14 edition of Left, Right and You…

Take the 7-3-14 edition of Left, Right and You…

July 3, 2014

… with you on your three day weekend:  Kirk Dillard was clear, concise and realistic about venturing into that RTA minefield. It’s gonna be a

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Forget the gold, the pot's far more valuable

Forget the gold, the pot's far more valuable

July 3, 2014

Getting back to that massive social experiment known as the State of Colorado, some of the results are in and, while the numbers don’t surprise

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Some Left, Right and You action shots!

Some Left, Right and You action shots!

July 3, 2014
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Why Portillo’s is as good as gold

Why Portillo’s is as good as gold

July 2, 2014

One billion dollars for a business that started off with a Villa Park trailer hotdog stand back in 1963! That ain’t too bad. My hat’s

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The latest Left, Right and You promo

July 2, 2014

Though it did take two takes this week: Kirk Dillard is always a great guest so be sure and tune in on Thursday!  

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Apparently, Bruce Rauner neither forgives nor forgets!

Apparently, Bruce Rauner neither forgives nor forgets!

July 1, 2014

First, I’ve got to stop referring to almost former State Senator Kirk Dillard as the new Metra Chairman because he’s actually the new RTA Chairman.

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