How Did I End Up Supporting the Winning GOP Presidential Candidate?

I think the last time I supported someone who won a contested Republican presidential primary was 1980. Now, I’ve done it again. Twice in a lifetime isn’t bad, is it? Some of my conservative friends can’t understand how I could … Continue reading

Why Shawn Green Reminds Me of Roland Burris

Fast forward (I know for a story in its fifth daily installment, that must sound funny) to 1982. I had always wondered how high an office one could run for without selling one’s soul. Jim Thompson couldn’t find anyone to … Continue reading

Why Shawn Green Reminds Me of Roland Burris

Fast forward (I know for a story in its fifth daily installment, that must sound funny) to 1982. I had always wondered how high an office one could run for without selling one’s soul. Jim Thompson couldn’t find anyone to … Continue reading

Crystal Lake’s Coventry Subdivision Latest To Be Leafleted by Citizens Against TIFs

Crystal Lake’s Jim Thompson, Chairman of Citizens Against TIFs, leafleted much of the Coventry subdivision today. The man is indefatigable. Under his supervision, thousands of leaflets explaining how the Crystal Lake City Council’s passage of two Tax Increment Financing districts … Continue reading