You don’t always get what you want
December 19 marked the last Naperville city council meeting of the year, which means the council can’t do anything additional this year to intrude in citizens’ lives, and the fine…
Where will they be then?
Imagine if we knew now, what we will know in the year 2033. That is only 22 years from now. Maybe global warming would not be an issue now. Maybe…
Naperville city council is non-trusting and not trusted
The Starz network is currently running a popular series titled “Boss” staring Kelsey Grammar as the mayor Tom Kane of Chicago. Someone very familiar with the workings of Chicago politics…
Karma lurks in the inky shawdows around the Naperville city council
It’s funny how Karma works. Whether you believe it exists or not, it can catch you by surprise; sort of like emphysema. Take for example Chevrolet’s recent announcement that if…
Mom Seeking Answers on Smart Meters Takes Up Fight Against the City
"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny" ----- Thomas Jefferson ----- "All progress requires change, but not all change is…
Naperville government making it more difficult for the needy
Times are tough and money is tight for many, and it is even more challenging for those who have less than most. Now the Naperville city government has made it…
It’s report card time for Naperville city council members
The next general election for Naperville city council is about 16 months from now, however it is never too early to start evaluating those who profess to lead us, and…
Naperville city council shocked by their own vote
Every now and then, a magical moment occurs on the council side of the dais at a Naperville city council meeting. It happened at the November 1 meeting when the…
BOA executives smarter and wiser than Naperville city council
If you have ever stepped on a wad of gum on a hot August day, then you know how the Naperville city council must feel with regard to increasing citizen…
Q & A with the Watchdog (part 4)
With the departure of two council members and the addition of two new members, has the make-up of the city council improved? (Jan J., Chicago) Overall yes, however not as…
The Naperville city council member most likely to be re-elected is …
The Naperville city council takes a lot of ‘heat’ and rightfully so, however they are citizens as are the rest of us. The only two differences are that they sit…
First worst is better than second best.
A number of times I have attended Naperville city council meetings wanting to find something good to write about, however there is just so much not to like that it…
The Naperville city council is as inept as ever
The Tuesday night Naperville city council meeting proved again how inept they are as a governing body. Mayor Pradel displayed his wisdom by not attending the meeting. Chances are when…
It’s time to crunch the monthly penalty punishment fee.
Just three nights ago, (Wednesday) baseball had what many consider the most exciting evening of baseball ever. The entire regular season came down to crunch time; two games were decided…
Councilman Paul Hinterlong does the right thing.
So often over the last year, some members of the Naperville city council have been disrespectful to Naperville citizens who address the city council during the Public Forum portion of…