Tag Archives: McCampbell
Illinois Coal Production is Up, But Employment Down
And, as Illinois data show, any rebounds in coal production don’t guarantee that jobs will follow, hand in hand — especially in an industry where automation has, for decades, eroded employment more aggressively than any perceived regulatory “war” on coal. … Continue reading
NUMBALUMS: Take Note of The Passing of Marietta Paynter, Wife of The Late John Paynter, NU Director of Bands
Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the passing of Marietta Paynter this past Monday at the age of 89. Marietta passed away surrounded by her family at The Vi Care Center in … Continue reading
Mental Health Issues Plagued The Parkland, Florida Shooting
In World War I, the British and French shot hundreds of soldiers for cowardice after they deserted. Only years later was it was recognized that many of those soldiers were suffering from what we now call PTSD. Their problem was … Continue reading
Springfield Bishop Paprocki repeats: Senator Durbin is not to be admitted to Holy Communion
In an unusual move, a bishop — Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois —has posted this public statement on the diocesan website: I agree completely with His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) … Continue reading
Lesson Learned: Signs of a Potential School Shooter ?
Signs of a potential school shooter: 1) Tells people online that he’s going to be a school shooter 2) Messages classmates with death threats 3) Parents report that he has “put a gun to others’ heads in past.” 4) Authorities … Continue reading
West Suburban Residents Woke Up To Dirty Cars On Saturday Morning
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 →