Tag Archives: politics
Illinois Is Downgrading Usage of Heroin, Cocaine, Meth, and Fentanyl From a Felony to a Misdemeanor
The IL House voted to move the use of heroin, cocaine, meth, and fentanyl from a FELONY to a class A misdemeanor. After a year of releasing prisoners into our communities and passing laws to make the job of law … 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
Schiller Park Village Election Update—Join the Schiller Park Community on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 8 pm on ZOOM for a Conversation to Discuss the Issues in the Upcoming Municipal Election.
Mayor Caiafa and Mayoral Candidate Diaz were both out in full force with their fellow candidates canvassing Schiller Park all weekend presenting themselves to the voters. No one has agreed to a debate for the Voters to hear the candidates … 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 →