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When did I get … old!

When did I get … old!

April 6, 2014

Will someone please tell me exactly when this happened? When did I cross the line from vibrant middle-aged man to…whatever the bleep stage of life

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The March 3rd edition of Left, Right and You…

The March 3rd edition of Left, Right and You…

April 3, 2014

… is right here: A huge thank you to Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain for sitting in for the whole show and setting the record straight

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It's gonna be an all Elgin Left, Right and You!

It's gonna be an all Elgin Left, Right and You!

April 3, 2014

Please join me and special guest co-host, Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain, from 3 to 4 p.m today on WRMN AM1410. We’ve got a lot to

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It's D. J. Tegeler by seven votes!

It's D. J. Tegeler by seven votes!

April 1, 2014

That’s right! The Kane County Third Subcircuit electoral fat lady has finally sung. And you all had the nerve to try and tell me your

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The March 27, 2014 edition of Left, Right, and You…

The March 27, 2014 edition of Left, Right, and You…

March 27, 2014

…is right here: A big thank you to Beacon-News columnist Deena Sherman for sitting in today and providing a much needed female perspective. Another tip

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Since spring may never come…

Since spring may never come…

March 27, 2014

…let Left, Right and You to to a sunnier place – at least philosophically! Please join us at 3 p.m. today on WRMN AM1410 for

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Left, Right and You is a piece of the sun…

Left, Right and You is a piece of the sun…

March 20, 2014

…Just like our new theme song by local St. Charles artist Dave Ramont which you can pick up right  here: http://clayheadrecords.com/dave/cds-2/. And when you’re done

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If spring is right around the corner…

If spring is right around the corner…

March 20, 2014

… then I suppose we can say the same thing about Left, Right and You! Please tune in to WRMN AM1410 today between 3 and

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Another local election result view!

Another local election result view!

March 20, 2014

Since we’ve already and repeatedly violated TheFirstWard.net’s no neutrality rule – you have to use your real name when staking a claim – on the

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An election night recap

An election night recap

March 19, 2014

Who thought a suspension could be so tiring! Putting up signs, organizing crews, and making all sorts of phone calls just happens to be a

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