Jeanne is the bold, uncompromising voice of middle America. A West Point grad, her time in city and state political office was known for conservative leadership with solid commitment to taxpayers’ bottom line.
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DuPage Democrats Disgrace Themselves – My Public Comment on Taking Down Henry Hyde’s Name
The DuPage County Board Democrats shamefully cut off public comment today, not wanting to hear from a number of us who opposed Chairwoman Deb Conroy’s resolution removing Henry J. Hyde’s…
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Good, Bad & Ugly Bills Just Filed in Springfield
Here are just some of the stupid and/or pandering, not fully thought-through bills filed the first week of the new 104th General Assembly.
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The Destruction Incompetence Can Bring
In just one week, the entire nation has witnessed the destruction incompetence can bring. Will they demand better of those they elect in the future?
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The Harris Campaign was a Hopeless Endeavor
Let’s close 2024 with what is hopefully the last in a seeming endless list of postmortems on the recent presidential election.
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Home-grown, ISIS Inspired Terrorism
The last week showed Americans that we cannot be lulled into complacency when it comes to our safety. The ISIS-inspired murder of 14 innocent people on New Year’s Eve and another 35 injured…
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Doubling Down on Bad Policy During Lame Duck Session
Instead of canceling Lame Duck session, Democrats called legislators into session for four days in the middle of a snowstorm and passed bills for which there was no immediate urgency…
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Top Illinois Stories of 2024
Here are some of my top stories in Illinois, not necessarily in order. Chosen for their impact in 2024 or their potential impact on future policy.
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Barack Obama’s Legacy Goes Down with Biden
Obama’s legacy is tied to Biden. As we head into 2025, there is a whole new vibe in America and, arguably, the world. The election of Donald Trump, likely one of the…
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Readying To Balloon Illinois Pension Debt
This week as many of us were busy tidying up last-minute details in preparation for Christmas and New Year celebrations, important stories on a myriad of issues came out. One…
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Did Batavia High School delete comments from public record?
Concerned parents and residents who spoke out about the book had their comments edited, and entire speakers were edited from the official school board meeting video, according to reports from…