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Author Archives: Arlene Jones

Posted inOpinion

Candidate forums should be for the community

by Arlene Jones January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

There was a 37th Ward aldermanic candidate forum held this past Saturday. I was anxious to go because I wanted to know who the other people are in the race. I am very serious about who I give my vote to, so I put off some other very important plans just to attend the forum. […]

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Lightfoot admits she’s soft on crime

by Arlene Jones January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
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Ditch the Snitch

by Arlene Jones January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
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Balloon releases are inadequate

by Arlene Jones January 9, 2023January 9, 2023
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My Southwest journey

by Arlene Jones January 2, 2023January 2, 2023
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Being grateful no matter what

by Arlene Jones December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
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Let’s address the addresses

by Arlene Jones December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
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Harry and Meghan, self-destructing in real time

by Arlene Jones December 12, 2022December 12, 2022
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Criminal behavior is becoming a normality

by Arlene Jones December 5, 2022December 5, 2022
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A parent’s worst nightmare (continued)

by Arlene Jones November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

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