Category Archives: Chicago
Is Cook County State’s Attorney Looking For Special Treatment ?
Is Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx looking for the Jussie Smollet treatment? Nice of the County’s Inspector General to offer to review what happened during the case….but let’s be honest here: HE was appointed by Cook County Board President … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Crime, Economy, Education, Elections, Foxx, gangs, gun control, Illinois, illinois politics, political satire, politics, Smollett
Tagged advocacy, Chicago, Foxx, Illinois, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Smollet
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Principal Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Teenagers
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent mental health problems affecting children in the United States. It is widely discussed in popular mental health articles, and it seems that parents all think they know how to … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Chicago, Education, Health, IEP, Illinois, language, LASEC, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, mental health, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Board of Education, Chicago, education, Illinois, parents, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs, transparency
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‘We Are Not Going To Let Them Close These Doors at Westlake Hospital !’
‘We Are Not Going To Let Them Close These Doors!’ — Read on thevillagefreepress.org/2019/02/18/we-are-not-going-to-let-them-close-these-doors/
Posted in Chicago, Economy, Education, Elections, Finance, gun control, Health, health risk, Illinois, illinois politics, mental health, politics, referendum, Social Media, Taxation, vote
Tagged cook county, Illinois, mayor serpico, Melrose Park, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Westlake Hospital
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New owner to shutter Westlake Hospital
Two weeks after acquiring three former Tenet Healthcare hospitals, Pipeline Health has plans to shutter Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park. — Read on http://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/new-owner-shutter-westlake-hospital Just two weeks after acquiring three former Tenet Healthcare hospitals, Pipeline Health has plans to shutter one … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Economic Development, Economy, Elections, Health, Illinois, illinois politics, Medical, News, politics
Tagged #city politics, budget, cook county, Illinois, Roy F. McCampbell
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Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring
Following a week of frigid temperatures that gripped the Midwest, all eyes were on Pennsylvania’s famed groundhog on Saturday in hopes of signs of relief. And Punxsutawney Phil delivered good news on Groundhog Day morning, failing to see his shadow and … Continue reading
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
Posted in #madigoon, #taxation, Chicago, Economy, Elections, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, political satire, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell
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
Posted in #leydenpride, California, Chicago, East Leyden, Franklin Park, Illinois, Jonathon Cane, Journey, Leyden, Leyden High School Dostrict 212, make a wish foundation, Ned Colletti, News, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, Social Media, Sports, West Leyden
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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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 →