Tag Archives: Bensenville

Memorial Day Weekend Marks the 43rd Anniversary of 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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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 →

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 | Leave a comment

This Day, May 25th, is One That is Forever in my Heart as We Remember American Flight 191

Posted on May 25, 2018 by royfmc

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of , those whose lives were lost 39 years ago and their families who still are grieving the loss of their loved ones. In 1979, May 25th, was also a Friday, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, elk grove, flight 191, Franklin Park, Leyden, Leyden Fire Protection District, Norridge, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park | Tagged Bensenville, Chicago, cook county, flight 191, Franklin Park, Illinois, Leyden, parents, Roy F. McCampbell, Village of Schiller Park | Leave a comment

Flight 191 Remembered

Posted on May 21, 2018 by royfmc

My thoughts will be with everyone who lost a loved one this week…39 years ago, especially this week. I will visit the Memorial in Lake Park this week to honor those lost and the first responders who served. God Bless … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, flight 191, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden Fire Protection District, Northlake, O'Hare Noise, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Social Media, Uncategorized | Tagged #flight191, airplane crash, Bensenville, Chicago, cook county, flight 191, Franklin Park, Illinois, Irving Park Road, Memorial Day weekend, Norridge, Norwood Park Township, O'Hare Airport, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Village of Schiller Park | Leave a comment

West Suburban Residents Woke Up To Dirty Cars On Saturday Morning

Posted on April 29, 2018 by royfmc

West suburban residents got a rude surprise Saturday as overnight rain left their cars dirty.Here are photos of cars after the dust fell. So what happened that sent car owners scurrying to the car wash ? The answer is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic Development, Economy, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Illinois, Leyden, Northlake, O'Hare Noise, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, Schiller Park Commentaries | Tagged #city politics, Airport Modernization Program, American, Bensenville, City of Chicago, Elmhurst, Elmwood Park, Ilinois, Lawrence Avenue, leyden township, mcaulliffe, McCampbell, municipalities, municipality, Norridge, nortlhlake, Norwood, Norwood Park Township, O'Hare, O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Modernization Project, O'Hare Oasis, Oak Park, Park Ridge, public safety, River Grove, Rosemont | Leave a comment

UPDATE: Norridge SD 80 Parents Fight for Special Education Education at Enger———Status of SB 2344 Amend 1 Sponsored by Senator Mulroe

Posted on April 24, 2018 by royfmc

The Amendment to SB 2344 to guarantee access for Special Education Students for an education at Enger School is scheduled for Hearing, today, April 24, 2018, at 4 pm in front of the Illinois Senate Education Committee in 212 Capitol, … Continue reading →

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Leyden High Schools Implements An E-Learning Day In Lieu of A Traditional Snow Day

Posted on February 9, 2018 by royfmc

Leyden High School District 212 is implementing the E-Learning Day program tomorrow, Friday, February 9, that allows the District to provide electronic instruction for students when Illinois schools are closed because of inclement weather such as snow tomorrow. The e-learning … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Streamline Illinois Government

Posted on June 21, 2017 by royfmc

Last year legislators from both sides of the aisle came together to approve a “smart streamlining” bill (Senate Bill 3) that would enable all 102 Illinois counties to begin merging or eliminating overlapping, and arguably, unnecessary units of government, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Crime, East Leyden, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Employing Disabled, foia, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Illinois, Kemper Sports, Norridge, Norridge School D80, Northlake, Pennoyer School District 79, political satire, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Special Education, Taxation, Uncategorized, Union Ridge SD86, West Leyden | Tagged Bensenville, Board of Education, Franklin Park, Illinois, Leyden, Leyden High School District 212, Nick Caiafa, Rosemont, Schiller Park, Schiller Park School District 81, School District 81, School District Consolidation, Special Needs children, Village of Schiller Park | Leave a comment

Store Clerk is Killed in Bensenville in a Store on Irving Park Road

Posted on January 20, 2014 by royfmc

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Posted in News, Schiller Park | Tagged Bensenville, Irving Park Road, murder, Schiller Park, store clerk | Leave a comment

Triton College Foundation Golf Outing 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by royfmc

Were you part of the 2011 event? If not, you missed a terrific day of golf and the chance to invest in education through the Triton College Foundation. Mark your calendar now for the June 20, 2012 Triton Foundation Golf … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 15th Annual Golf Outing, Bensenville, David King, June 20, McCampbell, Roy F. McCampbell, Roy McCampbell, Susan Kerr, Triton, Triton College, Triton College Foundation, Triton Foundation Golf Outing, White Pines, White Pines Golf Club | Leave a comment