Category Archives: Law Offices of Roy F McCampbell
Better Government Association Statement: Supreme Court FOIA Ruling Limits Transparency; Significantly Broadens Exemptions to FOIA
A unanimous Illinois Supreme Court ruling yesterday in a case called Chapman v. Chicago reverses a lower court’s ruling and blocks plaintiff Matt Chapman’s open records request for information from the City of Chicago’s Department of Finance. The court’s ruling … Continue reading
MASONRY IN A NUTSHELL
MASONRY IN A NUTSHELL You may have heard of “the world’s oldest profession.” But the world’s oldest organized profession was stone masonry. Ancient civilizations realized you had better know what you are doing if you are going to build with … Continue reading
The Anniversary of the Founding of Alcoholics Anonymous
88 years ago on June 10, 1935, Robert Holbrook Smith, a.k.a. ‘Dr. Bob,’ drank one bottle of beer to settle his nerves so he could perform an operation. It was the last drink he ever had. The date is celebrated … Continue reading
On This Memorial Day, 2023, Let’s Remember All Who Have Died For The USA and Freedom
On this Memorial Day, 2023, thank you Peter Sobacki, a 1967 graduate of Holy Cross High School, who inspired a 13 year old to attend Holy Cross High School. Peter Sobacki was killed in Vietnam in 1968. Peter was my … Continue reading
Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Student In Special Ed Case
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a student with a disability in a case with significant implications for families and schools entangled in special education disputes. In an opinion issued Tuesday, the high court sided with Miguel … Continue reading →