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Local Governments’ Alarming Capital Spending Ratios — Strong Towns
There are many ways for state and local governments to run hidden deficits, one of which is deferred maintenance. But it turns out there is a way to measure the extent to which local governments kick the maintenance can down … Continue reading
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Eradicate Hate In Our Society
What happened in Pittsburgh was horrific and senseless. My prayers go out to all the victims and their families. We must work to eradicate hate in our society.
Posted in Chicago, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, mental health, News, politics, Social Media
Tagged #city politics, Crime, Illinois, Roy F. McCampbell
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Illinois Has Lost Governnmental Review By Newspapers
America’s newspapers are vanishing, with Illinois losing more than most twitter.com/ilwatchdog/status/1055445139395620864
Posted in #metoo, #taxation, Chicago, domestic violence, Economic Development, Economy, election fraud, Elections, I 294, IEP, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, legal services, Leyden, Mayor Caiafa, News, political satire, politics, Schiller Park, Social Media, Sports, Sports Scholarships
Tagged advocacy, Chicago, cook county, Illinois, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, school
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Of toilets and contractors: Is Pritzker up to the job of renovating Illinois? – Chicago Tribune
Of toilets and contractors: Is Pritzker up to the job of renovating Illinois? – Chicago Tribune — Read on http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-toilet-unions-mansion-20181015-story,amp.html
Posted in #madigoon, #metoo, #taxation, Chicago, Crime, Education, election fraud, Elections, foia, gun control, Horse Racing, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, marijuana, News, political satire, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Taxation
Tagged #city politics, advocates, Chicago, cook county, Crime, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, transparency, unemployment
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Morton Schapiro, Northwestern officials say Harvard trial won’t affect admissions
As the Harvard admissions lawsuit placing a microscope on the practice of affirmative action in higher education goes to trial, Northwestern officials say the outcome shouldn’t affect University admissions. The lawsuit charging Harvard University with systematic discrimination against Asian-Americans … Continue reading
Norridge SD 80 Moves Forward on Leaving LASEC
Posted in #taxation, Autism, Education, Elections, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, Leyden Area Special Education CoOp, News, Norridge, Norridge School D80, Pennoyer School District 79, political satire, politics, robert martwick, Rosemont School District 78, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Special Education
Tagged advocacy, advocates, Autism, Board of Education, education, Illinois, Leyden, parents, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, school, Special Education, special needs, Special Needs children, transparency
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Help support the Van Dyke girls
https://www.gofundme.com/mdb4be The recent verdict in Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s criminal trial had a devastating impact on our community and law enforcement around the world. But this verdict has impacted Jason’s wife and two daughters more than words can … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Crime, Elections, gun control, Illinois, illinois politics, political satire, politics, Union
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O’Hare Area Is Getting a New Highway: I 490
I 490 is currently under construction to link I 90 (Jane Addams Tollroad) to I 294 (TriState Tollroad) with interchanges at Green Street/Franklin Avenue and at the intersect of I 294 and County Line Road, with the major interchange at … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Economy, Franklin Park, I 294, Illinois, illinois politics, Illinois Tollroad, Leyden, Leyden Fire Protection District, Mayor Caiafa, News, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries, schiller park police, Social Media, Taxation, Transportation, West Leyden
Tagged budget, Chicago, cook county, education, Franklin Park, Illinois, Irving Park Road, Kennedy School, Leyden, Nick Caiafa, politics, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Village of Schiller Park
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The New Year Sees No Relief For Illinoisans’ From Ever Growing Property Tax Bills
A major reason for Illinoisans’ daunting property tax bills is the record number of local government bodies they’re supporting. Illinois, for example, is home to nearly 860 school districts, fifth-highest in the nation. Meanwhile, those districts serve the fifth-lowest number of … Continue reading →