Category Archives: Pritzker
Franklin Park improving streets in anticipation of I-490 western access to O’Hare
Franklin Park is planning a series of road improvements to complement the ongoing planned I-490 interchange project, which will allow drivers to access O’Hare International Airport from the west. The I-490 project, or O’Hare Western Bypass, “will be built to … Continue reading
Do HIPAA Laws Prevent Private Businesses From Asking About Covid?
Well, once again, we can thank social media for stirring up a “fake news” hornets nest. This time, the tin-foil-hat brigade are up in arms about privately-owned businesses possibly asking customers for proof of vaccination. The CDC, recently, updated their … Continue reading
What is the Cook County Just Housing Amendment ? If you are a Landlord or a Tenant you should be Aware of Your Rights and Obligations
So What is the Just Housing Amendment? On April 25, 2019, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an amendment (Ord. No. 19-2394) to § 42-38 of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance (“Ordinance”) to Prohibit housing discrimination based on an … Continue reading
Statements You Can Use To Explain Concerns About HB 3653: Fact vs. Fiction
Just got this from the Illinois Chiefs of police association. Worth reading! Special Alert: Statements you can use to explain concerns about HB 3653: Fact vs. Fiction ILACP Executive Director put this statement together to help you understand and identify … Continue reading
Good By 2020, It’s About Time !!!
Dear 2020, The novel coronavirus overshadowed nearly every aspect of a year whose iceberg of anxiety, uncertainty and unrest had many tipping points. It’s now time to say goodbye to 2020. For many, it will be good riddance to a … Continue reading
Eviction Moratorium in Illinois Continues Through January 9, 2021
As of December 11, 2020, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s administration extended a version of the statewide ban on residential evictions until January 9, 2021. This reprieve is welcomed by certain Illinois renters facing severe financial shortfalls due to the economic displacements … Continue reading
“Teacher Bashing“ Was It Invented To Deflect Criticism and Avoid Personal Responsibility ?
I have had enough with the canned reference to “teacher bashing” and the connotation that any negative comment regarding teacher behavior is in some way “bashing”. “Reprinted from the Blog: Parents for Progress“ The concept “teacher bashing” seems to be … Continue reading
Governor Pritzker Is Following Political Science NOT Science
What I wonder is of the 9,757 deaths, how many died OF Covid & how many died WITH Covid. Also, of the Covid hospitalizations, I’d be curious to know if they had the seasonal flu & their test showed positive … Continue reading
Schiller Park Crystal Creek Is Not So “Crystal Clear”
At 25th and Rose Street by Schiller Park Fire Station 2 an unknown material was pouring into Crystal Creek this afternoon at about 3 pm further contributing to the Crystal Creek pollution issues. No one seemed concerned that this unknown … Continue reading →