The old saying that 99% of attorneys make the other 1% look bad, could also apply to Naperville city officials, except the percentages are not that drastic, and with Naperville's…
Sometimes it happens after returning from vacation, or the month after Christmas, or even on a Monday morning after a great weekend of fun. It's the awareness that too much…
Has anyone noticed that Naperville city manager, Doug Krieger, has all but disappeared during city council meetings. Whether he has decided to keep his foot out of his mouth by…
In 2004, the Naperville city council approved a 1% sales tax on restaurant food and beverages. The tax collected was earmarked for special events and cultural activities, hence the acronym…
I don't like being late for anything, though it can happen, when things out of my control happen, and in life a lot of things are out of control. Working…
Typically appointees to advisory boards don't get much attention, discussion, or dissension. It's about as interesting as choosing between Cheerios or Rice Krispies for breakfast. But now comes mayor Steve…
Every now and then I have the need to organize and simplify things. I tend to do it sooner rather than later. My family and friends believe I am obsessive-compulsive.…
Attention to detail has not been considered a strength or high priority for some Naperville city officials, from city manager Doug Krieger to certain city council members. Sometimes it's something…
In college, I took a physics class as a required course. It had nothing to do with my major. The entire class consisted of kids in the same situation. The…
It looks like the majority, six or seven, Naperville city council members are hooked on e-cigs. They can't let them go. Mayor Steve Chirico along with possibly councilmen Kevin Coyne…
When you are thinking of driving into downtown Naperville do you think twice about it? Do you look at the clock and base your decision on the time of the…
The City of Naperville's legal department enjoys dragging residents into court. Can you blame them. It's job security. The City will be back in court on July 8, but this…
Some things are just not enjoyable, in fact they can be downright painful. Things like a letter from the IRS, or a dental appointment, or free tickets to a White…
Some ideas seem so simple or logical. Like the guy who first invented the wheel, or the hula-hoop, or the idea of kids selling lemonade from a sidewalk stand making…
It's taken at least five years to hear these words from a Naperville city council member, but it finally happened. Can you believe that! Newly elected Naperville city councilman Kevin…