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We Remember 48 Years Ago Today
48 years ago today – The Kent State shootings occurred at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. On Monday, May 4, 1970, anti-war protestors scheduled a rally for noon at the campus. University officials attempted to ban the gathering but proved … Continue reading
Posted in College, Crime, Economy, Education, Elections, illinois politics, politics, Social Media
Tagged #leydenpride, advocacy, advocates, education, facebook, Kent state, murder, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, school district., vietnam
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Illinois Coal Production is Up, But Employment Down
And, as Illinois data show, any rebounds in coal production don’t guarantee that jobs will follow, hand in hand — especially in an industry where automation has, for decades, eroded employment more aggressively than any perceived regulatory “war” on coal. … Continue reading
West Suburban Residents Woke Up To Dirty Cars On Saturday Morning
West suburban residents got a rude surprise Saturday as overnight rain left their cars dirty.Here are photos of cars after the dust fell. So what happened that sent car owners scurrying to the car wash ? The answer is that … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Economy, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Illinois, Leyden, Northlake, O'Hare Noise, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries
Tagged #city politics, Airport Modernization Program, American, Bensenville, City of Chicago, Elmhurst, Elmwood Park, Ilinois, Lawrence Avenue, leyden township, mcaulliffe, McCampbell, municipalities, municipality, Norridge, nortlhlake, Norwood, Norwood Park Township, O'Hare, O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Modernization Project, O'Hare Oasis, Oak Park, Park Ridge, public safety, River Grove, Rosemont
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Retaliatory Conduct By Area Superintendents Threatens SD 80 Special Education Students; Thank you Senator Mulroe for Caring
When the Norridge School District 80 Board of Education approved the withdrawl of SD 80 from Leyden Area Special Education CoOp upon the recommendation of the SD 80 administration, this initiated a process which is now also being contemplated by … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, autistic children, Board of Education, budget, children, Common Core State Standards, cook county, disability card special needs, District 81, education, FAPE, Franklin Park, IEP, LASEC, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, Leyden High School District 212, parents, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, Roy McCampbell, Schiller Park, school, School District Consolidation, school district., Special Education, special needs, Special Needs children, transparency, World Autism Awareness Day
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Why Should You Vote ?
Make your voice heard … Every Vote Counts! The Importance of Voting Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that U.S. citizens have. About 150 million American citizens are qualified to vote. Unfortunately, many don’t. They give … Continue reading
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Tagged advocacy, advocates, budget, Chicago, cook county, facebook, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, school district., transparency, unemployment, vote
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Covert Government Taxation! Feeling Ripped Off Yet ?
We all know the government taxes our income. But what about the many other ways the government covertly drains money from our wallets? Total personal income taxes in fact represent less than half our total tax burden. Every year, Americans … Continue reading
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Tagged advocates, budget, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, transparency
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Roy F. McCampbell's Blog 
Oppose HR 1025 Which Calls For A Progressive Income Tax in Illinois
UPDATE: Yesterday, state representatives moved Speaker Madigan’s progressive tax resolution to the House floor. Please submit a witness slip in opposition of HR 1025 which calls for a progressive income tax in Illinois. HR 1025 is the Bill … Continue reading →