Category Archives: News

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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Bullets Struck School Bus on Field Trip

Posted on May 22, 2019 by royfmc

WELCOME TO CHICAGO……… Suburban school bus hit by stray bullets after dropping kids off at Museum of Science and Industry, authorities say A suburban school bus was pelted by stray gunfire Tuesday morning at a South Side intersection after it … 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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When God Was Creating Firefighters………..

Posted on May 12, 2019 by royfmc

When God was creating firefighters, he was into the sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of extra work on this one.” And the Lord said, “Have you read the specs on this … 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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Pritzker Plumbing Under Federal Investigation, Leaves New Tax Plans in Doubt

Posted on April 25, 2019 by royfmc

Since we live in the United States, all of us are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. If Illinois has another governor go to prison, that will really increase our branding problem. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, his wife and … Continue reading →

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What is 420 Day? Why is 4/20 national weed day? What does it mean, where does it come from and is marijuana legal?

Posted on April 20, 2019 by royfmc

The highest of high holy days for marijuana smokers is coming — National 420 Day. Marijuana Day. Weed Day. Pot Day. Whatever you call it, people are smoking. The day has become synonymous with smoking weed over the years to the point … Continue reading →

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A Very Frustrated Cub’s Fan

Posted on April 6, 2019 by royfmc

Congratulations Theo on our Last place Chicago Cubs . . . How does it feel to be 5 1/2 games back (knowing that you did nothing in the off season to improve our relief pitching) It is possible to be … Continue reading →

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Park Forest Police Asks Public To ‘Flood’ Officer’s Mailbox With Letters

Posted on March 2, 2019 by royfmc

The @ParkForestPD remains #TimStrong. Hopes you’ll chip in with a note/card of support for wounded Officer Tim Jones. #parkforestpd Park Forest Police Department is starting a campaign to bring a smile to the face of an officer wounded three years … Continue reading →

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Army squad leader Jack Ross (Vietnam) | Holy Cross Alum, Owner of Manor Press in River Grove

Posted on February 20, 2019 by royfmc

Army squad leader Jack Ross (Vietnam) | Fra Noi — Read on http://www.franoi.com/profiles/army-squad-leader-jack-ross-vietnam/

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