Category Archives: mental health

“Pity The Nation Whose People Are Sheep………”

Posted on May 27, 2018 by royfmc

Lawrence Ferlinghetti decades ago wrote and it gives me chills to read it today: “Pity the nation whose people are sheep, and whose shepherds mislead them. Pity the nation whose leaders are liars, whose sages are silenced, and whose bigots … Continue reading →

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The Parents of Norridge SD 80 Students at Enger Continue To Face Challenges Created By LASEC

Posted on May 22, 2018 by royfmc

So Norridge SD81 Administration has worked diligently with the Illinois legislature to ensure the continued enrollment at Enger only to encounter Amendment 2 To SB 2344 introduced at the request of Leyden and Norwood Park area Superintendents to frustrate the … Continue reading →

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We Should Learn From History

Posted on May 21, 2018 by royfmc

My fellow Americans and friends around the world: We do not fully understand how or why the ancient civilizations destroyed each other. Upon the testimony of the ancients, corroborated by history and modern discoveries we know that there was only … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Norridge SD 80 Parents Fight for Special Education Education at Enger———Status of SB 2344 Amend 1 Sponsored by Senator Mulroe

Posted on April 24, 2018 by royfmc

The Amendment to SB 2344 to guarantee access for Special Education Students for an education at Enger School is scheduled for Hearing, today, April 24, 2018, at 4 pm in front of the Illinois Senate Education Committee in 212 Capitol, … Continue reading →

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Chicago Loop Robberies Up 106%

Posted on March 6, 2018 by royfmc

Off-duty officer was struck in the face with a bottle and robbed in River North this weekend. Muggings there are up 50% this year. Loop robberies up 106% this year. http://www.cwbchicago.com/2018/03/off-duty-cop-mugged-in-river-north-as.html

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People are Dying Due to this Pollyanish Outlook

Posted on February 28, 2018 by royfmc

Here is the response of the Cook County Board President and Chief Judge to the Sheriff’s concerns about the low bonds or no cash bonds given to gun offenders in the county. Particularly offensive is the following comment by Chief … Continue reading →

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Trump Directive Spurs Proposal To Delay IDEA Rule

Posted on February 28, 2018 by royfmc

The Trump administration is officially proceeding with plans to delay an Obama-era rule that aimed to ensure students from certain backgrounds aren’t wrongly placed in special education. The U.S. Department of Education is issuing a notice in the Federal Register … Continue reading →

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New Horizon Center’s 11th Annual Pre-St. Patty’s Day Charity Pub Crawl

Posted on February 27, 2018 by royfmc

Join us at the 11th Annual St Patty’s Day Pub Tour! #edisonpark #stpattysday #chicago #fundraiser #supportautism

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Experts warn not to link autism to violence after Florida shooting

Posted on February 26, 2018 by royfmc

Autism experts are cautioning against linking the spectrum disorder to violence in the wake of the Parkland, Florida, shooting that killed 17. Several news media outlets included in their coverage of the attack that alleged shooter Nikolas Cruz, 19, had autism, … Continue reading →

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E-Cigarette Endangers Public Health

Posted on February 26, 2018 by royfmc

A new study found e-cigarettes can potentially release significant amounts of toxic metals in its vapors, which users inhale. Scientists discovered a number of them released vapors with potentially unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese, and more https://hub.jhu.edu/2017/02/17/e-cigarettes-contain-toxic-metals/ … Continue reading →

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