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When they raise the value of your property assessment, they are also raising your property taxes
Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”
Video Podcast: Trump ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico will backfire
In Illinois, it’s the economy stupid, not Trump, not name-calling, not slimy scandals
Maria Pappas shines a bright light on public service
Trump has betrayed both America and the Republican party
Record turnout at Getty fundraiser for 4th Congressional District
Leadership is not about throwing money at problems but cutting spending
Why is Pritzker pushing the massive 57 percent Tollway hike & other taxes?
JB Pritzker is the greatest threat to hardworking American taxpayers
Patty Garcia, who denied voters a choice, asserts "Democracy belongs to voters"
Cabal of Clout blinds Alexi Giannoulias from learning Raja Krishnamoorthi's lessons
Attorneys for Michael J. Madigan petition U.S. Supreme Court to reverse conviction
Dean Koldenhoven put principle and morality above his personal interests
Right from the Middle: How Democratic Socialism is destroying America
Does race politics really help strengthen racial groups?
Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Lindsey Graham, Illinois American Water, 4th Congressional Dist battle
Lindsey Graham, Little Palestine controversy, bullying of women, and outrageous water rates
Longtime Northwest side political columnist Russ Stewart remembered
Utility companies serving taxpayers should not be profit generating businesses
Thanking public servants who do real work and calling out elected officials who are losers
Chicago Machine under Daley and Donovan delivered results
Remembering a giant in Chicago politics, Tom Donovan
Newsom slams Trump as "corrupt" running "cash heist" at White House
Are we losing our compassion for those in need?
Bear down Chicago Bears in the home you got, like me
We need to support and protect our Police
Getty can usher in hope and a new vision of Camelot
Trump abandons redlines in Taiwan and Ukraine, weakening America
Mandalorian and Grogu movie a real hit, despite being panned by movie reviewers
4th District Independent Congressional candidate Chris Getty gave a moving speech May 21, 2026
How can Pritzker confront Trump when he attacks Chicago and can't confront Illinois' problems?
The dangers of Trump’s failure to defend Taiwan and Ukraine
Trump policies strengthen Russia, China to boost his ego, Podcast
Gasoline price changes in pictures at the pump since 2016
When they exploit veterans for profit but don't fully explain policies
News is so depressing I have turned to cooking and SciFi as a distraction
Honorary Chicago street to be dedicated for Jamil "Jimmy" Ayesh
Trump's blasphemous Christianophobic attack against Pope Leo
Chicago's racist strife was ugly, but pushed me into writing and journalism
Artemis II and the past Moon mission memories could help reunite America
My gut tells me something is terribly wrong with our world today
Trumps steps up lies on Social Security, undermining healthcare for seniors
Pritzker’s repeal of the Illinois Grocery Tax is a shell game that burdens local governments
Excess money and broken election system fuels Illinois’ pathetic voter turnout
Former Mayor Keith Pekau makes desperate last stand in Orland Park
My Endorsements for March 17, 2026: Dabrowski for Illinois Governor, Hynes for Assessor
My endorsements for March 17, 2026: Murphy, Gorman, Porfirio and Boykin
My Endorsements for March 17, 2026: John Harrell, 8th Legislative District
Early voting begins this week, but who will you vote for in Illinois?
Israel's and America's governments use same deception when killing the "enemy"
The lies America has used to justify wars
Right from the Middle: Restoring pride among our American people
Trump misleads seniors on eliminating tax on social security income
When elected officials hate on Trump, they're doing it to cover their own faults
Pro-Israel extremists silence legitimate criticism censoring American Social Media
Super Bowl LX shows how Trump will treat Greenland
Is anyone else annoyed at Raja Krishnamoorthi's fake campaign ads?
When I debated Israel's most eloquent champion, Abba Eban
RIGHT FROM THE MIDDLE: Polarization of America grows while challenges remain unresolved
Zeder board blocks discussion on adding Arabic to District 230 World Language Curriculum
The further issues get from the neighborhood, the greater the bias
Trump's claims miss on economy, ending war and Greenland
Thank you Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams for a great season
Remembering Muhammad Ali on his birthday
Race to succeed Durbin still uncertain despite one candidate’s huge spending
Running for office is about public service not ambition
Tragedy of Minneapolis ICE shooting driven by extremism on both sides
Right from the Middle: Mine Rare Earth elements to end Chinese domination of critical industry
Lipinski and Hanania debate the Trump "invasion" / "action" against Venezuela
In invading Venezuela, Trump was dreaming of his failed Jan 6 insurrection
The painful economic reality of 2025 and loss of monetary value