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Memorial Day Weekend Marks the 45th Anniversary of the Totem Lumber Fire in Schiller Park
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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Tagged #city politics, Bensenville, Chicago, cook county, Franklin Park, Illinois, Leyden, Norridge, Norwood Park Township, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Totem Lumber Fire, Village of Schiller Park
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Bullets Struck School Bus on Field Trip
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
Posted in Chicago, Crime, Economy, Education, gun control, health risk, Illinois, illinois politics, mental health, murder, News, political satire, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Transportation
Tagged #city politics, advocacy, Board of Education, Chicago, cook county, Crime, education, Illinois, ISBE, murder, Northbrook, parents, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, school district., sd 23, shooting
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Remembering A Terrible Tragedy: 40 Years Later
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
Posted in Chicago, fire protection, firefighter, flight 191, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, News, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media
Tagged #city politics, Bensenville, budget, Chicago, cook county, flight 191, Illinois, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park
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When God Was Creating Firefighters………..
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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Tagged advocacy, Chicago, cook county, creation, firefighters, Illinois, politics, Roy F. McCampbell
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Legal Marijuana For Sale in Illinois by 1/1/2020, Is The Prediction
With details of a recreational marijuana bill ironed out in Springfield, Governor JB Pritzker not only expects to see it on his desk by the end of the month, but has gleefully predicted that Illinoisans could be lighting up by … Continue reading
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Tagged #city politics, advocacy, Chicago, cook county, Crime, education, Illinois, income tax, marijuana, medical, politics, Roy F. McCampbell
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Has Our Educational System Failed Those Students With Mental Health Issues ?
Nineteen weeks into 2019, there have already been 15 school shootings in the US in which someone was hurt or killed. Is this a reflection of the educational systems’ failure to identify mental health issues ?
Posted in #mentalhealthmonth, Chicago, Crime, domestic violence, Education, Finance, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, marijuana, mental health, politics, referendum, Roy F. McCampbell, sexual harrassment, Social Media, Special Education, Taxation, Union, vaping
Tagged advocacy, advocates, Board of Education, Chicago, children, cook county, education, Illinois, parents, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, school district., Special Education, transparency
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Exodus from Illinois Assures the Loss Of Two Seats in Congress
An Illinois congressman said the latest census estimates pretty much solidified Illinois will be losing two congressional seats when the 2020 census is completed. “I’m not surprised that Illinois is now looking to move from possibly losing two seats to … Continue reading
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Tagged #city politics, budget, Chicago, cook county, education, Illinois, income tax, politics, population loss, Roy F. McCampbell
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Westlake Hospital Closure Unopposed By State Board
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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Tagged #city politics, advocacy, budget, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, income tax, medical, parents, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, transparency, Westlake
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Remember Those Who Served in Vietnam Today as We Commemorate the 44th Anniversary of the Ending of the Vietnam War
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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