Complaints are a universal language. 6 Dec 2010 | 11:48 am

I Have Too Much Time on My Hands v1.0 25 Nov 2010 | 03:14 pm

Ambrose Sidebarns

Blotter Round-up 10/29/10 30 Oct 2010 | 03:53 am

I have been avidly following Buffalo Grove politics recently. Why, you ask? Because you have no job and have entirely too much time on your hands, you ask? Well, yes, probably. But also because I thin...

The Glorious Return of the Blotter Round-Up 2 Oct 2010 | 04:56 am

Rejoice, rejoice! What had vanished has now returned. To give voice to victims and lovers spurned. Temperatures cool, but emotions run hotter. Read all about it, in this week's Blotter. Disorderly Co...

5 Reasons I Hate and Love the Unemployment Benefits System 29 Sep 2010 | 06:42 am

It took me about four months after I applied for unemployment benefits to start receiving them, though I'm immeasurably thankful I am receiving them now. The delay was because I was initially denied a...

Fun With Cover Letters: The Cubs 21 Sep 2010 | 06:29 am

Dear Ms. Surma, Before I go into the all-too-familiar tropes of a standard cover letter, let me first take the chance to say what a pleasure it would be to work for the organization. Though I’m s...

Unemployment Haiku: Rush to Judgement/The Belt Paid Off 6 Sep 2010 | 09:18 am

Got paid doing zilch-- sat and watched Judge Pirro show. Wish it was full-time. I was rejected but replied courteously. Now the job is mine!

Blotter Round-up 8/27/10 28 Aug 2010 | 03:24 am

Suspicious Auto Occurred 4:50pm on 8/20 300 Block of Indian Hill Drive Resident reported a vehicle pulling into the driveway of a neighbor’s home and a vehicle pulled to the front of the house.  A mal...

Fun With Cover Letters: The Zoo 25 Aug 2010 | 10:13 am

Dear Mr. Blankenship, It was with great sadness that I read of the passing of the zoo’s beloved Black Howler Monkey, Chico. While I understand this is a difficult time for the staff and entire zoo...

Blotter Round-up 8/20/10 21 Aug 2010 | 04:36 am

If you read the blotter round-up because you're from BG and either still live there, or your parents do, I urge you to do what you can to make sure Lisa Stone gets recalled on November 2nd. If you hav...