Tag Archives: Leyden

COOK COUNTY HOME VALUES DOWN 31%, PROPERTY TAXES UP 22% SINCE 2007


Cook County homeowners have yet to recover much of the home value they lost after the 2007 housing market crash. But that hasn’t stopped county homeowners’ property tax bills from climbing. Average home prices in Cook County are 31% lower … Continue reading

Posted in #madigoon, #taxation, Chicago, Economic Development, Economy, Elections, Finance, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, mike madigan, News, politics, Pritzker, Rauner, referendum, robert martwick, Roy F. McCampbell, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Taxation, vote, wages | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens was Named to the Illinois State House 20th District


Congratulations State Rep.Brad Stephens !!! Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens was named representative of the Illinois State House 20th District before a crowd at Moretti’s restaurant in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood Saturday morning (June 29). Stephens replaces Michael McAuliffe, who announced … Continue reading

Posted in Bradley Stephens, mike madigan, News, Norridge, O'Hare Noise, political satire, politics, Pritzker, referendum, robert martwick, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media, state representative, vote | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

On 1/1/2020, Where Marijuana Can and Can’t Be Used


While marijuana consumption and possession will become legal for Illinois residents age 21 and older starting Jan. 1, consumption in public places will still be prohibited and employers can continue to set rules for their workplaces. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker … Continue reading

Posted in #420day, #taxation, Chicago, e cigarettes, IEP, Illinois, illinois politics, infrastructure, Medical, mental health, News, political satire, politics, Pritzker, referendum, robert martwick, Roy F. McCampbell, Taxation, vaping | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Watch “Leyden 212 Presentation on Vaping at Leyden Parent University” on YouTube


According to the CDC, more than 3.6 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes over a 30-day span in 2018. That figure includes 4.9% of middle schoolers 20.8% of high schoolers. See the Leyden High School presentation on “vaping”.

Posted in #420day, #madigoon, #mentalhealthmonth, #taxation, Crime, e cigarettes, East Leyden, Education, Elections, illinois politics, Leyden, Leyden High School Dostrict 212, Mannheim School District 83, marijuana, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, Union, vaping, weed, West Leyden | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rosemont To Get A Sports Betting License For The Allstate Arena


Rosemont, which long sought its own casino under the late Mayor Donald Stephens only to be thwarted by the Illinois Gaming Board amid accusations of mob influence, could be back in the gambling hunt.  The legislation allows for up to … Continue reading

Posted in #madigoon, News, politics, Pritzker, referendum, Rosemont, Roy F. McCampbell, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Sports, sports betting, Taxation, vote | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Illinois Residents Face a Massive Tax Increase To Pay For the Illinois General Assembly Spending Spree


It was a tax massacre in Springfield! They doubled your gas tax and passed a budget with out of control spending that will likely lead to a massive future tax hike. I thought I would give a brief review one … Continue reading

Posted in #420day, #madigoon, #taxation, abortion, Chicago, e cigarettes, election fraud, Elections, Finance, gambling, gun control, Horse Racing, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, marijuana, News, political satire, politics, Pritzker, Rauner, referendum, robert martwick, Roy F. McCampbell, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Taxation, transgender, vaping, vote, weed | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Memorial Day, Originally Called Decoration Day………


Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being … Continue reading

Posted in Chicago, D Day, Elections, Employing Disabled, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, Memorial Day, News, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, senator durbin, senator Mulroe, Social Media, Uncategorized, USCongress, vietnam, vietnam virtual wall, vietnam wall, War on Terror, World War II | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Chicago, fire protection, firefighter, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, Leyden Fire Protection District, News, Norridge, Northlake, paramedic services of illinois, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Schiller Park, schiller park police, Social Media, Totem Lumber Fire | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in #leydenpride, Chicago, East Leyden, Education, Elections, Illinois, illinois politics, Leyden, Leyden High School Dostrict 212, politics, Roy F. McCampbell, Social Media, vietnam, vietnam virtual wall, vietnam wall, War on Terror, West Leyden | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Property Tax Appeal Game in Cook County


The property-tax-assessment process in Cook County is convoluted by design. But here’s how it works in simple terms: First, the Cook County Assessor’s Office assesses the value of every property in the county. The value of any given property is … Continue reading

Posted in #taxation, Chicago, Economic Development, Economy, Education, election fraud, Elections, Finance, Illinois, Illinois Pensions, illinois politics, legal services, mike madigan, political satire, politics, referendum, Roy F. McCampbell, Taxation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment