Category Archives: Economic Development
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees is ready for the governor’s signature
A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. The “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” guarantees up to 40 hours of paid leave … Continue reading
Gerald Smith, a Northwestern University Classmate to Remember
Gerald Smith is the director of the Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering. In this role, Smith oversees and conducts outreach to underrepresented students who might consider a UIC education, plans programs to … Continue reading
Rosemont Horizon Collapse Story Airs On The Science Channel
The Science Channel on your local cable provider is now airing a segment on the collapse of the Rosemont Horizon during its construction phase. Today it is known as the Allstate Arena. You can find it on the Science Channel … Continue reading
Don’t Miss Oceans Pit Today 10/30/2020 at Noon with Roy F McCampbell as a Guest in Facebook Live
Don’t miss Oceans Pit! The little Show About Big Things! This Fri. 10/30. We have 2 Special Guests! The 1st half. Attorney at law. Roy McCampell! And The 2nd half Lead Vocalist of The AC/DC Tribute Band TNT! Jim Irwin! … Continue reading
Supporting The Restaurants Defying The Governors Shut Down Order——-A Throw-back to the Speakeasy Days
Gov. Pritzker is pushing another wave of business lockdowns despite the courts overturning his emergency orders. Small businesses are hanging on by a thread and many won’t survive. What’s more, Pritzker is trying to push a progressive tax that would … Continue reading
Illinois Tollway reaches railroad deal, paving the way for construction of a beltway, I-490, around O’Hare
Illinois Tollway reaches railroad deal, paving the way for construction of a beltway around O’Hare When it is finished, Illinois Route 390 east toward the airport will connect with a new north-south tollway to be called Interstate 490. https://royfmc.com/2018/09/25/ohare-is-getting-a-new-highway-i-490/ The … Continue reading
Governor Pritzker is going against the Illinois constitution and people are okay with it; A Real Mess
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has threatened to use state resources to punish rogue businesses, communities, or just step back and let them be sued by politically allied trial lawyers, should any continue to resist his emergency orders. As resistance to … Continue reading
Schiller Park Village Election Update—Join the Schiller Park Community on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 8 pm on ZOOM for a Conversation to Discuss the Issues in the Upcoming Municipal Election.
Mayor Caiafa and Mayoral Candidate Diaz were both out in full force with their fellow candidates canvassing Schiller Park all weekend presenting themselves to the voters. No one has agreed to a debate for the Voters to hear the candidates … Continue reading →