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The First Ward Report March 16, 2021

The First Ward Report March 16, 2021

March 16, 2021March 16, 20217 min read

Let’s get back to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, because in the words of those great philosophers, Fall Out Boy and Warren Zevon, “Baby

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The First Ward Report – March 11, 2021

The First Ward Report – March 11, 2021

March 11, 20216 min read

To be honest, I’d really rather spend a lot less time covering the Geneva School Board and far more time on other topics, but that

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Podcast: D304 – Parents Aren’t “Stakeholders” – Part Two

Podcast: D304 – Parents Aren’t “Stakeholders” – Part Two

March 10, 20211 min read

I know you’ve been patiently waiting so here’s part two of our Podcast with Geneva Parents United cofounders Kate Coxworth and Ashlee White, who will

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The Decisions, Opinions and Analysis Report – March 8, 2021

The Decisions, Opinions and Analysis Report – March 8, 2021

March 9, 20211 min read

So, let’s catch up on the Kane County Board – an always fascinating bunch – and their enduring Metra Board appointment follies. A happy political

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Open The Schools: D304: Parents Aren’t “Stakeholders?”

Open The Schools: D304: Parents Aren’t “Stakeholders?”

March 8, 2021March 8, 20211 min read

In this part one DOA Podcast, Geneva Parents United cofounders Kate Coxworth and Ashlee White join yours truly to explain exactly how, despite a recalcitrant

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Aurora Mayoral Candidate John Laesch – Part Two!

Aurora Mayoral Candidate John Laesch – Part Two!

March 5, 20211 min read

Since you’ve been so eagerly waiting for part two of our candidate forum with Aurora mayoral contender, John Laesch, here you go! I realize that

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The DOA Report March 4, 2021

The DOA Report March 4, 2021

March 4, 20211 min read

Maybe they should hold class in bars. So, despite the statistical details of the disease remaining materially unchanged since mid-January, and the sad fact that

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On School Boards, Superintendents, and Teachers Unions

On School Boards, Superintendents, and Teachers Unions

March 2, 20211 min read

None of which are exactly setting the world on fire, so let’s get right to that vast disappointment. Who NOT to vote for D303 School

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Aurora Mayoral Candidate John Laesch – Part One!

Aurora Mayoral Candidate John Laesch – Part One!

March 2, 20211 min read

On today’s part one podcast, we speak with Aurora mayoral candidate John Laesch, union carpenter and community activist, about his current challenge to Aurora Mayor

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Podcast: Aurora Mayoral Candidate Judd Lofchie – Part Two!

Podcast: Aurora Mayoral Candidate Judd Lofchie – Part Two!

March 1, 20211 min read

And here’s part two of our podcast candidate forum with Aurora Alderman and Mayoral challenger, Judd Lofchie. Meanwhile, mayoral co-contender John Laesch’s podcast interview will

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