Category Archives: Illinois
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
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Tagged Chicago, deposition, Illinois, Madigan, Peraica
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Leaving Legislature lucrative for Ed Burke brother now drawing $160K in pensions
Chicago and Illinois taxpayers are still supporting ex-state Rep. Dan Burke. Despite losing a reelection bid last year, the brother of Ald. Edward M. Burke gets two taxpayer-subsidized pensions — expected to pay him a total this year of nearly … Continue reading
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Tagged #city politics, budget, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, politics, Roy McCampbell, transparency
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The Power to Tax Is Also The Power To Destroy
It’s no mystery why the people of Illinois find themselves in this mess. Lawmakers are making extravagant promises to give people things with other people’s money. Amusement taxes are just the latest and most convenient device to help them achieve … Continue reading
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
It was a very happy homecoming for Jonathan Cain when he visited Leyden High Schools on Nov. 12 to sign copies of his new book “Don’t Stop Believin’: The Man, The Band, and the Song That Inspired Generations.” The keyboardist … Continue reading
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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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Local Governments’ Alarming Capital Spending Ratios — Strong Towns
There are many ways for state and local governments to run hidden deficits, one of which is deferred maintenance. But it turns out there is a way to measure the extent to which local governments kick the maintenance can down … Continue reading
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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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Illinois Has Lost Governnmental Review By Newspapers
America’s newspapers are vanishing, with Illinois losing more than most twitter.com/ilwatchdog/status/1055445139395620864
Posted in #metoo, #taxation, Chicago, domestic violence, Economic Development, Economy, election fraud, Elections, I 294, IEP, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, legal services, Leyden, Mayor Caiafa, News, political satire, politics, Schiller Park, Social Media, Sports, Sports Scholarships
Tagged advocacy, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, school
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Roy F. McCampbell's Blog 
Schiller Park, Where Are The Street Lights ? 💡💡💡
Where are the street lights in the 3800-3900 block of Denley Avenue in Schiller Park ? So if you look closely, the Com Ed street lights are located on the poles they are positioned to light the private apartment … Continue reading →