Category Archives: Roy F. McCampbell
Happy 170th Birthday to the Irish Tri-Color
Happy birthday to the Irish tricolor. The flag turns 170 today. What is the meaning of the Irish flag? Where does the Irish tricolor have its origins? Here are some of the top facts about “Bratach na hÉireann” to celebrate … Continue reading
Posted in #irishtricolor, happy birthday, Ireland, politics, Roy F. McCampbell
Tagged #irishtricolor, Birthday, Ireland, Olympics, Roy F. McCampbell
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Pension “Reform” ?
No issue in America today better illustrates the divergent interests of working Americans and the 1 percent than pension reform. Substantial empirical evidence shows that America’s favored retirement vehicle — the 401(k), recently renounced by its own inventors — is … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago, Economic Development, Economy, Elections, Finance, foia, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, mike madigan, minimum wage, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Taxation
Tagged cook county, education, Illinois, Madigan, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, unemployment
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Chicago Loop Robberies Up 106%
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. Off-Duty Cop Mugged In River North As Downtown Robberies Continue … Continue reading
Posted in #madigoon, Chicago, Crime, Economy, Elections, foia, gangs, Illinois, illinois politics, Latin Kings, mental health, murder, News, politics, robbed, Roy F. McCampbell, schiller park police
Tagged Chicago, cook county, Illinois, income tax, Madigan, murder, politics, Rauner, robbery, Roy F. McCampbell
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People are Dying Due to this Pollyanish Outlook
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
Posted in Chicago, Crime, domestic violence, Elections, Finance, foia, gambling, gangs, gun control, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, Latin Kings, legal services, Leyden, mental health, murder, News, political satire, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, School Incident Reporting System, Social Media
Tagged advocacy, advocates, budget, Chicago, cook county, facebook, Illinois, murder, politics, Rauner, Roy F. McCampbell, Special Education
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Join Us at the Northwest Side Irish Parade on March 11, 2018
Posted in Edison Park, Entertainment, News, northwest side irish parade, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Special Education, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicago, cook county, facebook, Illinois, north west side Irish, Norwood Park Township, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Roy McCampbell, school
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California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein
Activist wing drags Democrats further to the left in California: California Democratic Party won’t endorse Dianne Feinstein — Read on http://www.mercurynews.com/2018/02/25/california-democratic-party-declines-to-endorse-dianne-feinstein-in-re-election-bid/amp/
Virtual Wall of Those Lost in the Vietnam War
This is really sobering. Click on the link and find the city you went to high school and look at the names. Click on the name and it will give details of the death. First click on a state. When … Continue reading
Posted in #leydenpride, East Leyden, Elections, Leyden, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Triton College, vietnam virtual wall, vietnam wall
Tagged #leydenpride, cook county, Illinois, Leyden, politics, Schiller Park, school district., vietnam virtual wall, vietnam wall, Vietnam War
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Chicago, airlines nearing $8.5 billion deal to dramatically expand O’Hare – Chicago Tribune
Emanuel administration, airlines nearing multi-billion dollar deal to dramatically expand O’Hare……………………. Chicago, airlines nearing $8.5 billion deal to dramatically expand O’Hare – Chicago Tribune — Read on http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-city-hall-story-20180223-story,amp.html
Gun Control Republicans Should Consider: GRVOs
This is common practice in the Illinois courts with regards to orders of protection in domestic violence situations. Gun Control Republicans Should Consider: GRVOs — Read on http://www.nationalreview.com/2018/02/gun-control-republicans-consider-grvo/amp/
Posted in domestic violence, Elections, gun control, Illinois, legal services, mental health, murder, News, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Special Education
Tagged advocacy, Board of Education, Chicago, disability card special needs, domestic violence, facebook, murder, parents, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, special needs, transparency
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