Category Archives: political satire

It’s Time To Streamline Illinois Government

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Last year legislators from both sides of the aisle came together to approve a “smart streamlining” bill (Senate Bill 3) that would enable all 102 Illinois counties to begin merging or eliminating overlapping, and arguably, unnecessary units of government, including … Continue reading →

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Is Leyden High School SD 212 Achieving Its Transparency Goal ?

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

In a democracy it is especially important that citizens have access to information so they can actively participate in government and make good choices on Election Day;  at Leyden School District 212, transparency is the best way to promote #leydenpride … Continue reading →

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A Day of Remembrance 

Posted on April 15, 2017 by

Today, April 15th, we celebrate the life and times of Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987); an African American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death … Continue reading →

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Schiller Park Has Lost It’s Moral Compass

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

The local election in Schiller Park has become a proverbial “witches cauldron”. Clearly, the community has lost its moral compass, as the political discussion in Schiller Park has reached an abysmal low.    We have seen people banned off of … Continue reading →

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Schiller Park Voters Need Answers Before Election Day

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

  When will the candidates for the elective offices for the Village of Schiller Park focus on the voter issues? We as voters would like to hear the candidates positions on many issues confronting Schiller Park today.  We need to … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Happy Birthday Wishes

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

I wish to extend a “thank you” to each and everyone who remembered my birthday this year and extended their good wishes to me and my family.    I was the recipient of numerous face book posts, instant messages, emails … Continue reading →

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Olympic Ring Mishap Murder Is Obviously Satire

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

http://thebiglead.com/2014/02/09/that-story-on-your-facebook-feed-about-the-olympic-ring-mishap-murder-is-obviously-satire/

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President Obama’s State of the Union address fails to captivate Americans in distrustful era – NY Daily News

Posted on January 29, 2014 by

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/obama-state-union-address-fails-captivate-americans-article-1.1594946

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Federal appeals court rules bloggers are real reporters under the First Amendment

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

http://m.washingtonexaminer.com/federal-appeals-court-rules-bloggers-are-real-reporters-under-the-first-amendment/article/2542432

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Super Bowl Preparedness

Posted on January 26, 2014 by

Originally posted on The Meat & Potatoes of Life:
Panic has set in. Soon, folks everywhere will be mobbing the grocery stores for necessary supplies and stockpiling items in their cabinets, pantries and refrigerators. Is there another Herculean Arctic superstorm…

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