Category Archives: Leyden
Damages May be Awarded if School District Violates Section 504 with Deliberate Indifference
The Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reaffirmed that a student may establish a claim for damages under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 if a school district violates Section 504 “intentionally or with deliberate indifference.” (Mark … 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
Statements You Can Use To Explain Concerns About HB 3653: Fact vs. Fiction
Just got this from the Illinois Chiefs of police association. Worth reading! Special Alert: Statements you can use to explain concerns about HB 3653: Fact vs. Fiction ILACP Executive Director put this statement together to help you understand and identify … Continue reading
“Teacher Bashing“ Was It Invented To Deflect Criticism and Avoid Personal Responsibility ?
I have had enough with the canned reference to “teacher bashing” and the connotation that any negative comment regarding teacher behavior is in some way “bashing”. “Reprinted from the Blog: Parents for Progress“ The concept “teacher bashing” seems to be … Continue reading
Governor Pritzker Is Following Political Science NOT Science
What I wonder is of the 9,757 deaths, how many died OF Covid & how many died WITH Covid. Also, of the Covid hospitalizations, I’d be curious to know if they had the seasonal flu & their test showed positive … 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
Rosemont Horizon Collapsed 41 Years Ago Today, 8/13/1979
On August 13, 1979, the uncompleted roof of the Rosemont Horizon collapsed, killing five construction workers and injuring 16 others.[5] The collapse was featured in the “Engineering Disasters” episode of Modern Marvels, first broadcast by The History Channel on April … Continue reading
Leyden High School Marching Band 2019 Memories
A special thank you to Bobby Riesterer for all of the work that you put into the making of this video and the countless hours you have spent over the last 17 years supporting the Leyden High School Marching Band. … Continue reading
Today, Pritzker Warned Parents To Expect A School Year This Fall Unlike Any Other They Have Ever Seen
Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned parents today to prepare for a semester unlike “any other” as school districts grapple with the need to require masks, social distancing and remote learning options to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Pritzker, today said school … Continue reading
Schiller Park Crystal Creek Is Not So “Crystal Clear”
At 25th and Rose Street by Schiller Park Fire Station 2 an unknown material was pouring into Crystal Creek this afternoon at about 3 pm further contributing to the Crystal Creek pollution issues. No one seemed concerned that this unknown … Continue reading →