Category Archives: Leyden

Watch “Leyden 212 Presentation on Vaping at Leyden Parent University” on YouTube

Posted on June 17, 2019 by royfmc

According to the CDC, more than 3.6 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes over a 30-day span in 2018. That figure includes 4.9% of middle schoolers 20.8% of high schoolers. See the Leyden High School presentation on “vaping”.

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Illinois’ New Budget Has A Shortfall of $4 Billion Dollars

Posted on June 11, 2019 by royfmc

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois’ budget is balanced ”for the first time in decades.” That’s the claim he made upon signing Illinois’ $40 billion budget for 2020. Pritzker’s claim is simply not true. According to the state’s own actuarial calculations, … Continue reading →

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Illinois Extends It’s Role As The “Nanny State”

Posted on June 8, 2019 by royfmc

This is idiotic. A requirement for graduation? What if you are brilliant or an athlete and have been given a free ride? Okay, this is all my opinion. However, I suspect this is another case of the State of Illinois … Continue reading →

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SURPRISE……..STAND BY…….Governor Pritzker has just announced that he isn’t finished and told the General Assembly to stay and work through the weekend…….WOW!!!….And Illinois House approves marijuana legalization bill backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Posted on May 31, 2019 by royfmc

Illinois is one signature away from joining the 10 other states that have legalized recreational use of marijuana. With a bipartisan vote of 66-47, the House approved a bill Friday that would allow residents age 21 and older to legally possess 30 … Continue reading →

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Graduated income tax question makes it to ballot; House OKs constitutional amendment

Posted on May 27, 2019 by royfmc

The Illinois House, on partisan lines, voted to approve a constitutional amendment to ask voters in 2020 if the flat tax structure should be removed from the constitution. Landing Gov. J.B. Pritzker a huge win, the Illinois House — on … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, Originally Called Decoration Day………

Posted on May 27, 2019 by royfmc

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Marks the 45th Anniversary of the Totem Lumber Fire in Schiller Park

Posted on May 25, 2019 by royfmc

This Memorial Day weekend marks the 43rd Anniversary of the Totem Lumber Fire on 25th Avenue. The fire started on the Saturday shortly after lunch on Memorial Day weekend 1976. George Kubalewski was the shift commander. Walter Siwek was the … Continue reading →

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Remembering A Terrible Tragedy: 40 Years Later

Posted on May 22, 2019 by royfmc

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those whose lives were lost 40 years ago and their families who still are grieving the loss of their loved ones. This week marks 40 years since American Airlines Flight 191 … Continue reading →

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Westlake Hospital Closure Unopposed By State Board

Posted on April 30, 2019 by royfmc

The owners of Westlake Hospital received approval from a state review board that allows them to move forward with plans to close the Melrose Park facility. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted 7-to-0 in favor of the … Continue reading →

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Remember Those Who Served in Vietnam Today as We Commemorate the 44th Anniversary of the Ending of the Vietnam War

Posted on April 30, 2019 by royfmc

Today is the 44th anniversary of the Vietnam war ending. Thank you to all who served🇺🇸 David Joseph Latoria This photo of David and The Wall with his name behind him was presented at an annual dinner-dance in honor of … Continue reading →

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