Ian’s Pink Slippers
It may go all the way back to Judy Garland’s ruby red slippers before you find a pair of shoes that has drawn more curiosity and speculation than have bright…
The Council Field is Set: Nine Gladiators To Do Battle
With the latest attempt by local Democrats to kick off a minority council candidate now resolved, the council field is finally set. This time it was Nag Jaiswal who was…
Ten Things Naperville Residents Have To Be Thankful For
Naperville continues to be one of America’s stand out suburbs. Today, the Watchdog offers 10 of the many things residents have to be thankful for as we wind down 2024.…
What if Shabazz Was White
The local Democrats got their way. Their objection to kick the relatively unknown African American candidate, Farid Shabazz, off the ballot worked. They paid a lawyer to go into City…
Holzhauer Opposes Transparency
Would you be upset if you woke up to find construction crews building an affordable housing project next door to your house? A project that you had no opportunity to…
Local Dems Prove Nag’s Point
Not so long ago, former City Council candidate Nag Jaiswal found himself amidst a storm of controversy after posting online that African Americans needed to “unshackle themselves from the Democratic…
Does Council Deserve a Pay Raise
Sunday’s Daily Herald ran a large front page expose about the modest pay municipal official receive and suggested it would be reasonable to consider paying them better. The Watchdog disagrees.…
District 204: Approve More Spending or Else
It used to be a school district cliche to merely threaten canceling the football season if it’s desired spending referenda was not approved. Now one of our local school districts…
Churchill Would Have Loved McBroom
It appears local liberal activists have their new common enemy….Councilman Josh McBroom. They were originally gaslit because of his ties to parent rights advocate Shannon Adcock. Then McBroom made local…
McBroom Questions DEI Spending … Shouldn’t Everyone?
Naperville Councilman Josh McBroom has taken up another hot button. First it was migrant housing. Now it’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI initiatives and the DEI director position were…
Viva Las Naperville!!!
Naperville is Illinois’ version of New York City, it never sleeps. Always one controversy after the other. The next local drama on the docket appears to be whether Naperville’s council…
Should the City Rescue NCTV?
At the last council meeting the topic of providing financial assistance to NCTV once came up. NCTV17 is running in the red and may no longer be financially viable without…
The Number 23 Strikes Naperville Again
Naperville has once again been devastated by the number 23. Last week it was the 23rd felony gun arrest at Naperville’s TopGolf. Now it is the judgement awarded against Naperville…
The Number 23 Takes on New Significance
The number 23 has signified greatness to those living in Chicagoland for years. Its the now famous jersey number Michael Jordan used during his incredible career with the Bulls. It…
Mary Gibson: Panders to the Extreme
Candidate Mary Gibson is wasting no time pandering to the extreme. For months, Naperville council meetings would be delayed for hours by Ceasefire supporters (most of whom didn’t even…