Musical Chairs In Politics
It happens in business, sports, government, everywhere, all the time. A vacancy occurs and there is a list of candidates wanting to fill the vacancy, which when filled, then creates…
Sneak Attack At The Dais
Things were going along just fine during last Tuesday night's Naperville city council meeting until councilwoman Becky Anderson turned her little red light on signaling she would like to make…
Same Questions, Different Structures
Naperville is going to be busy dealing with some big issues, some controversial, and some not so, but nearly all will end with a heaping dose of criticism from taxpayers…
Very Talented Or Overpaid
There was a time not that long ago when being a civil servant was a true sacrifice. Giving up a career in the public sector meant taking a pay cut;…
Smart Park, Precursor For Old Nichols Library Building
'If you build it, they will come', and if you pay for it, you can keep it. There is hope for the old, original Nichols Library building, if the current…
To Landmark Or Not, The Original Nichols Library Building; Part Two
Occasionally the heart says one thing, and the head says something diametrically opposite. Watchdog's last posting was written from the heart, whereas this one is coming from the head. Only…
To Landmark, Or Not To Landmark, That Is The Question
Ah, what to do with the old, original Nichols Library building in Naperville. My heart says one thing, and my head says something totally different. Most folks seem firmly set…
Naperville Councilwoman ‘Anderson’ Can’t Win, But Can’t Lose
Come on in, the beach is open and the water is fine. If U.S. Representative Peter Roskam of the 6th District is the prey, then Naperville councilwoman Becky Anderson is…
Another Lawsuit Against The City Of Naperville
What was once unusual, is now usual; another lawsuit against the City of Naperville. Attorneys at all levels of government are busy defending accusations. On the Federal level it's Russian…
Bill Clinton Clears Hillary, NPD Clears Officer, OJ Clears Parole
It all happened this week. Bill Clinton cleared Hillary of any wrong doing, the Naperville Police Department cleared Naperville North High School police officer of any wrong doing, and OJ…
Former Councilman Grant Wehrli, Now State Of Illinois Rep, Not Representing
Until now, the State of Illinois hasn't had a budget since 2015. Illinois was about to enter its third year without a budget, until Illinois politicians decided to borrow more…
Class-Action Lawsuit Against Naperville Settled
If the City of Naperville legal department was a Major League Baseball team, or an NFL team, they would be the Philadelphia Phillies or the Chicago Bears; they don't win…
Naperville’s Recycling Program Leaves Money At Curbside
It doesn't seem like Naperville's recycling program is working as good as it could. When the program was first rolled out by the city, it looked really impressive. Residents were…
Legal Action By Curator Against Naper Settlement
Everybody is replaceable, some less so than others. Mayors come and go, council members are here today and gone tomorrow, and Watchdogs can disappear as quickly as they surface; hard…
Naperville City Council Has A Library Dilemma
Woe is the Naperville city council. They have a self-made dilemma. Either honor a long-time standing agreement, or unceremoniously toss it away, in exchange for more tax dollars. What will…