Watchdog Answers
This is Watchdog's 100th posting for the year 2017. It's the most postings of any year since Watchdog started in December 2010. It's also Watchdog's 589th posting overall, hence averaging…
Mental Floss’ 42 Little Known Facts
The entire state of Wyoming only has two escalators. The ampersand symbol is formed from the letters in et—the Latin word for "and." Ravens in captivity can learn to talk…
Naperville City Officials Stake Claim To Part Of Your Federal Tax Savings
On Wednesday Congressional Republicans passed a major overhaul of the U.S. Tax Code thereby opening the opportunity for individuals and businesses to see a reduction in the amount of taxes…
City of Naperville’s Horizontal Christmas Tree
It's not often that you see a 44-foot Christmas tree on display horizontally, but that's exactly what some folks noticed when they drove past Naperville's Municipal Center between late last…
Special Census Could Provide Revenue Stream For City
Naperville residents should prepare to get hammered by Naperville city officials when electric and water rates increase after the first of the year. The Naperville city council sees residents and…
City Council Kicking The Can Down The Road Again
Dogs may be "man's best friend", but it appears the Naperville city council is not a best friend to a dog. When the Naperville city council had an opportunity to…
Naperville City Council Doesn’t Need A Referee … Yet
There is no doubt that the Naperville city council has problems with it's seemingly inability to make timely decisions (puppy mills), and sucker-punching residents (surprise water rate increases), but as…
Naperville Councilman Krummen Has Right To Remain Silent, But Not The Ability
A strange thing has happened over the last few months during city council meetings, councilwoman Patty Gustin is talking less, and Naperville councilman John Krummen has spectacularly filled the void.…