Category Archives: Economy
Is Leyden High School SD 212 Achieving Its Transparency Goal ?
In a democracy it is especially important that citizens have access to information so they can actively participate in government and make good choices on Election Day; at Leyden School District 212, transparency is the best way to promote #leydenpride … Continue reading
Posted in #leydenpride, East Leyden, Economy, Education, Elections, Finance, foia, Franklin Park, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, Leyden, News, Northlake, political satire, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Special Education, Taxation, West Leyden
Tagged #leydenpride, Greg Ignoffo, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, Nick Polyak, transparency
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Appearance Speaks Volumes For Schiller Park
The Village needs to understand and implement “curb appeal” throughout the Village, especially at it’s gateways. Would a respectable resident repair his auto on their front lawn and then leave the parts laying around for a week on the front … Continue reading
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
Posted in Economy, London, Muslim, politics, Religion, Terrorists, War on Terror
Tagged ISIL, ISIS, London, terror, War on Terror
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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
Posted in Chicago, Economy, Education, Elections, gambling, Illinois Pensions, News, politics, Taxation
Tagged General Assembly, Governor Rauner, income tax
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Should Leyden and Norwood Park Township Villages Opt Out of Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance ?
Following the lead of the City of Chicago and other municipalities nationwide, on October 26, 2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to gradually increase the minimum wage in Cook County to $13 per hour by July of 2020. … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Elections, Finance, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, News, Norridge, Northlake, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, Taxation, Uncategorized
Tagged cook county, minimum wage, opt out
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Are Grade Centers the Answer for Norridge SD 80 ?
Current discussion to create grade centers in Norridge School District 80 raises a specter that has been debated numerous times throughout our country. The relative benefit of one particular grade configuration over another has been the subject of this … Continue reading
“It’s Been One Lie After Another”According To Parishoners
Claudette Pernice said the parishioners want to meet with the Archdiocese about the preservation society’s offer to keep the church open. “It’s been one lie after another. Never got a meeting with the diocese to defend ourself and tell them … Continue reading
Posted in Cardinal Cupich, Chicago, Chicago Archdiocese, Economy, Project Renewal, Religion, renew my church
Tagged church sale, St Adalbert
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So What Does An Enhanced ATF Presence in Chicago Mean for Schiller Park and the West Cook Suburbs ?
About 20 additional agents from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are headed to Chicago………David Coulson, a spokesman for the Chicago field office of the ATF, said “We are always seeking to enhance the enforcement efforts … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Economy, Franklin Park, gangs, gun control, Harwood Heights, News, Norridge, Northlake, politics, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, Social Media
Tagged ATF, Franklin Park, gangs, Harwood Heights, Norridge, Northlake, Schiller Park
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Schiller Park Board of Trustee’s Recognize Police Officer Steve Lima for His Community Service
See the presentation below: At the June 1, 2017, Village of Schiller Park Board of Trustee’s meeting the Board adopted a resolution recognizing retiring Officer Lima’s community service. The resolution was read by his son, Trustee Lima.