Monthly Archives: March 2017

Autism and Special Needs Walkathon


State Representative ‪Emanuel Chris Welch excited to co-chair this amazing event for @The_answerinc. Come walk with us. #autism #theanswer #specialneeds‬

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A Tragedy in London on the Thames


An American from Utah named Kurt Cochran takes his wife on a once in a lifetime trip to the great places of Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary and a piece of “donkey dung” runs them over with his car, … Continue reading

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Demolition Begins Today at East Leyden’s Dodge Field


The demolition of Dodge Field began this morning .    This is the first step in the construction of a $65 million addition to East Leyden.  This construction includes a new expansive pool, a new state of the art cafeteria, … Continue reading

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A Memory of an Election Past


As the normal acrimony builds in suburban elections in the western suburbs of Chicago, as we approach the April 4, 2017, local government elections where there are contested seats, it brings back memories of an election in Schiller Park in … Continue reading

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Homeowners Face an Increasingly Unaffordable Burden from Property Taxes


In light of the April 4th elections municipal and school board candidates must address “the elephant in the room” ……… “homeowners facing an increasingly unaffordable burden from property taxes”.   Consolidation, would go a long way toward bringing down property-tax … Continue reading

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Please Consider Patronizing A Company Owned By A Disabled Person


The founder of this company has Downs Syndrome, in honor of March, being Disability Employment Month, I will be spotlighting some disabled persons company’s. Please consider patronizing.

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The Importance of Transition for Adolescents with Disabilities And the Role That Your High School District Plays in that Transition


Congress has designated March as a time that businesses recognize the talents that people with disabilities contribute to their communities. As companies such as AMC Theatres, Walgreens and Microsoft can attest, disabled workers can be a great asset.  But only … Continue reading

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Schiller Park Voters Need Answers Before Election Day


  When will the candidates for the elective offices for the Village of Schiller Park focus on the voter issues? We as voters would like to hear the candidates positions on many issues confronting Schiller Park today.  We need to … Continue reading

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Budget Battle Continues in Springfield 


You’ll recall that the governor campaigned on the idea of raising the income tax a bit (he never really said by how much) and then rolling it all the way back to 3 percent by the end of his first … Continue reading

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