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Category Archives: Outsource

Outsourcing Fire Departments

Posted on 06/24/2018 by Cal SkinnerMay 26, 2018
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Recently Calumet City announced it was considering outsourcing its fire department. Lakewood has done this as long as I can remember. First, it was the Crystal Lake Fire Department providing protection. Next came a privatized department. That was switched with … Continue reading →

Posted in Calumet Park, Fire Department, Fire Protection, Lakewood, Outsource | 8 Replies

Rauner Seeks Fewer School Mandates

Posted on 09/20/2015 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 20, 2015
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In a press release from Governor Bruce Rauner, quoting from an Associated Press story, it is revealed that the Governor is trying to get rid of a couple of unfunded mandates in order to help offset a property tax freeze. … Continue reading →

Posted in Driver Education, Janitorial Services, Mandate, Outsource, Physical Education, School, Transportation | 18 Replies

Elgin Community College Considering Outsourcing Custodial Services

Posted on 06/21/2014 by Cal SkinnerJune 21, 2014
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Elgin Community College Trustee Robert A. Getz sends out periodic emails containing his views on the the college. The other trustees must be disturbed by them because they seem to have insisted that he include the following paragraph at the bottom: … Continue reading →

Posted in Custodial Services, Elgin Community College, Outsource, Robert Getz | 3 Replies
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