How Long Hinterlong?
It is that time of year again where the Naperville city council has a lull between meetings. This gives us time to reflect on the… Read More »How Long Hinterlong?
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If The Mayoral Election Was Tomorrow
Here is a bet guaranteed to win. If the Naperville mayoral election occurred tomorrow, the winner would be Scott Wehrli. You can bank on it… Read More »If The Mayoral Election Was Tomorrow
Suspects Descriptions Missing Something
Naperville’s Mayberry image has taken a hit recently with reports of violent incidents including one at Fifth Third Bank, an armed car jacking in the… Read More »Suspects Descriptions Missing Something
Say It Ain’t So, Mayor
Things seem to be changing at a quickening pace. Things you can count on are becoming fewer and far between. Consistency is becoming less consistent,… Read More »Say It Ain’t So, Mayor
Best of – Patti Gustin
While the council is enjoying their 28 day hiatus between council meetings (June 21 returning July 19, 2022) we at City Council Watchdog would like… Read More »Best of – Patti Gustin
Naper Notify Works, More People Could Benefit
Lately it’s a surprise when something works as it was intended. Ever since COVID has turned things upside down, and Sleepy Joe has blamed everything… Read More »Naper Notify Works, More People Could Benefit
Eight Years And Dragging Towards Twelve
Did you know that the City of Naperville has a Senior Task Force? It’s not as well known as the Air Force or the senior… Read More »Eight Years And Dragging Towards Twelve
Resident Shares Nightmare Experience With Sidewalk ‘Repair’
Naperville resident, Jim Haselhorst, submitted the following comment to last week’s posting about sidewalk repair/replacement cost-sharing: “The city has replaced the sidewalk in front of… Read More »Resident Shares Nightmare Experience With Sidewalk ‘Repair’
Could Naperville City Officials Give Old Folks A Break
Could the Naperville city council give old folks a break? They could, but would they? Probably not. And how do I get away with calling… Read More »Could Naperville City Officials Give Old Folks A Break
To Allow Or Not To Allow Overnight Street Parking
Too many vehicles, and too little available street parking; that’s the dilemma some Naperville residents are experiencing. What is one to do? Parking on the… Read More »To Allow Or Not To Allow Overnight Street Parking
Live With The Consequences When Votes Are Cast
Should Naperville be concerned about getting people to volunteer for boards or commissions or frankly anything? A month ago, I would have said ‘probably not’,… Read More »Live With The Consequences When Votes Are Cast
Brouhaha Over City’s Code Of Conduct
It doesn’t take much for Naperville city officials to work themselves into a lather over anything resembling an uprising of loud, though small number of… Read More »Brouhaha Over City’s Code Of Conduct
Mayor Chirico Surrenders To Small Woke Group
It’s a good thing that Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico is not the owner of Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, because if he was, the 80-1… Read More »Mayor Chirico Surrenders To Small Woke Group
Watchdog’s Encounter With The City
Let’s save time and words and get down to the ‘next-to-the bottom line’; we can do the bottom line at the end. The encounter with… Read More »Watchdog’s Encounter With The City
What’s Your Favorite Pronoun
There was a time, not that long ago, when individuals of high character were encouraged and welcomed to volunteer for various organizations or activities, without… Read More »What’s Your Favorite Pronoun