Category Archives: Chicago
Michael J. Madigan Secret Deposition
This is an interesting read: Chicago’s most powerful alderman is out on bond. A yearslong federal investigation brought forth one count of attempted extortion for Ald. Ed Burke in January. But reports this week … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, deposition, Illinois, Madigan, Peraica
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The Property Tax Appeal Game in Cook County
The property-tax-assessment process in Cook County is convoluted by design. But here’s how it works in simple terms: First, the Cook County Assessor’s Office assesses the value of every property in the county. The value of any given property is … Continue reading
Posted in #taxation, Chicago, Economic Development, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, Finance, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, legal services, mike madigan, political satire, politics, referendum, Roy F. McCampbell, Taxation, Uncategorized
Tagged advocacy, assessments, Burke, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, Leyden, Madigan, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, tax appeals
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Don’t Stop Believin’: Jonathan Cane of Journey joined longtime baseball exec, Nick Colletti, both Leyden grads, as they returned for book signing
It was a very happy homecoming for Jonathan Cain when he visited Leyden High Schools on Nov. 12 to sign copies of his new book “Don’t Stop Believin’: The Man, The Band, and the Song That Inspired Generations.” The keyboardist … Continue reading
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Tagged #leydenpride, education, Franklin Park, Illinois, Jonathan Cane, Journey, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, Los Angeles Dodgers, make a wish foundation, Ned Colletti, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park
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Eradicate Hate In Our Society
What happened in Pittsburgh was horrific and senseless. My prayers go out to all the victims and their families. We must work to eradicate hate in our society.
Posted in Chicago, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, mental health, News, politics, Social Media
Tagged #city politics, Crime, Illinois, Roy F. McCampbell
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Illinois Has Lost Governnmental Review By Newspapers
America’s newspapers are vanishing, with Illinois losing more than most twitter.com/ilwatchdog/status/1055445139395620864
Posted in #metoo, #taxation, Chicago, domestic violence, Economic Development, Economy, election fraud, Elections, I 294, IEP, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, legal services, Leyden, Mayor Caiafa, News, political satire, politics, Schiller Park, Social Media, Sports, Sports Scholarships
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Of toilets and contractors: Is Pritzker up to the job of renovating Illinois? – Chicago Tribune
Of toilets and contractors: Is Pritzker up to the job of renovating Illinois? – Chicago Tribune — Read on http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-toilet-unions-mansion-20181015-story,amp.html
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Help support the Van Dyke girls
https://www.gofundme.com/mdb4be The recent verdict in Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s criminal trial had a devastating impact on our community and law enforcement around the world. But this verdict has impacted Jason’s wife and two daughters more than words can … Continue reading
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I 294 Construction Projects 2018-2025 as Presented by the Illinois Tollroad Commission Representatives to Schiller Park Residents on 9/19/2018
Go to this link to see the presentation by representatives of the Illinois Tollroad Commission of the I 294 expansion projects designed and scheduled to be built from 2018 – 2025 and understand how this will impact you as a … Continue reading
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The New Year Sees No Relief For Illinoisans’ From Ever Growing Property Tax Bills
A major reason for Illinoisans’ daunting property tax bills is the record number of local government bodies they’re supporting. Illinois, for example, is home to nearly 860 school districts, fifth-highest in the nation. Meanwhile, those districts serve the fifth-lowest number of … Continue reading →