Category Archives: Chicago

Suicide Risk Amongst Children and Youths on the Autism Spectrum

Posted on February 20, 2018 by royfmc

Research has examined the frequency of suicide ideation and attempts, as well as risk factors in children and teens with autism. The percentage of children with autism who had suicidal ideation or attempts was found to be significantly greater than … Continue reading →

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Questions, Speaker Madigan Will Have To Answer !

Posted on February 19, 2018 by royfmc

Three key questions that will dominate Illinois politics in the days to come. What did the Speaker know? When did he know it? What did he do about it?

Posted in Chicago, Crime, Elections, Finance, foia, gambling, gangs, gun control, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, mike madigan, political satire, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park Commentaries, schillerparkblog, sexual harrassment, Social Media, Taxation | Tagged advocacy, advocates, Chicago, Illinois, Madigan, McCampbell, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, Roy McCampbell, transparency | Leave a comment

Someone Can’t Count !!!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by royfmc

Far cry from 12,000 police officers that the Mayor says are deployed. Someone can’t count. #cpd #chicago #chicagopolice Everyone knows but nothing is said. The media doesn’t report this, only spouts the pablum Rahm puts out . Media makes a … Continue reading →

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A Solution For Snow Plows Blocking Driveway Entrances

Posted on February 10, 2018 by royfmc

Public Works snow plow drivers are working 12 hour shifts due to the current snow event. Avoiding driveway entrances when snow plowing streets is not possible, however residents can help minimize the snow pushed into their driveways by clearing a … Continue reading →

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Leyden High Schools Implements An E-Learning Day In Lieu of A Traditional Snow Day

Posted on February 9, 2018 by royfmc

Leyden High School District 212 is implementing the E-Learning Day program tomorrow, Friday, February 9, that allows the District to provide electronic instruction for students when Illinois schools are closed because of inclement weather such as snow tomorrow. The e-learning … Continue reading →

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St Maria Goretti Parish Celebrating Their 55th Anniversary with Cardinal Cupich Presiding

Posted on January 7, 2018 by royfmc

Cardinal Cupich celebrating Mass commemorating the 55th Anniversary of St Maria Goretti parish

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And It Begins Again…………

Posted on January 1, 2018 by royfmc

MONDAY, JANUARY 01, 2018 017 Once again, a dark horse district: In the city’s first homicide of 2018, a 51-year-old man was shot and killed a little more than two hours into the New Year while driving on the Northwest … Continue reading →

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Political Thought For 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by royfmc

“The only way we will see a change for the better of this country is if both political sides are able to focus on the core values.” Thus far with social media platforms abounding, the political sides are promoting “sound … Continue reading →

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My 2018 Predictions For The World As I See It:

Posted on December 31, 2017 by royfmc

I join the legion of prognosticators who offer guesses and visions about what will happen in 2018. Once again,……………. All predictions guaranteed, or your money back. Of the baker’s dozen below, one or two are tongue-in-cheek. I leave it to … Continue reading →

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The Nine Lives of Berrio’s May Be Up

Posted on December 10, 2017 by royfmc

The Cook County Tax Assessors Office has drawn the attention of candidates running for Illinois governor with at least one, Democrat Chris Kennedy, calling for Berrios to step down. It’s a sticky situation for Democrats who’ve been egregiously quiet. … Continue reading →

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