Leving team’s court victory protected dad’s daughters from reported danger

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Leving team’s court victory protected dad’s daughters from reported danger By: Laura Reichel A desperate father, who hadn’t seen his young daughters for far too long, feared for their safety and called attorney Jeffery Leving for help in protecting them from danger. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. fought to protect dad’s little…

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Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

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Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison after Corruption Conviction A federal judge in Chicago today sentenced former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael J. Madigan to…

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Honoring Fathers: A Father’s Day Reflection

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Honoring Fathers: A Father’s Day Reflection By Arthur S. Kallow Father’s Day is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the men who have shaped our lives in ways both big and small. As an attorney, and advocate for fathers’ rights, I am especially reminded every year on Father’s Day of the profound importance of…

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Understanding Cook County Property Taxes: A Guide for Homeowners

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Understanding Cook County Property Taxes: A Guide for Homeowners Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas By Maria Pappas Navigating the complexities of the property tax system in Cook County can be daunting for homeowners. My hope is this column makes it less intimidating by breaking down a complex process into simple concepts….

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Chicago Union bosses embrace anti-Arab & anti-Muslim racism to fuel Fire District takeover

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Chicago Union bosses embrace anti-Arab & anti-Muslim racism to fuel Fire District takeover The Chicago Federation of Labor and its Orland Fire Union minions have been trying for more than 3 years to control the OFPD but it hasn’t worked. Now they’re turning to anti-Arab & anti-Muslim racism as they viciously attack individuals while complaining…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban 06-12-25 S4E13 Two Guys on Politics now broadcast on Detroit Radio on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio, as well as on YouTube at TwoGuysonPolitics.com with hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discussing Elon Musk,…

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Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day

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Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day By Jeffery M. Leving This Father’s Day I’d like to pay tribute to a certain segment of fathers that is often overlooked — single and divorced fathers who are raising their children. We often hear about single and divorced mothers who raise their children and while…

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Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago

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Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago A federal investigation into fentanyl sales in Chicago has resulted in drug or firearm charges against five individuals. An indictment unsealed this week in federal court in Chicago accuses four of the defendants of conspiring to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin in the city…

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Southland manufacturer receives state funding thanks to Hastings

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Southland manufacturer receives state funding thanks to Hastings State Senator Michael E. Hastings announced an Oak Forest manufacturer has been selected to participate in and receive state funding through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. “To keep up with big business, small-scale local manufacturers need support to help them thrive and achieve their goals,” said…

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Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered

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Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered A 57-year-old Chicago man is facing a Class 1 Felony Theft charge after the Sheriff’s Police Organized Retail Crime Unit recovered approximately $400,000 in stolen fitness equipment and other goods taken during area cargo thefts, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, June 11,…

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Podcast: Musk vs Trump and the impact of media distortion on news

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Podcast: Musk vs Trump and the impact of media distortion on news Veteran political journalists and media analysts Thom Serafin and Ray Hanania discuss a wide range of issues on The Crisis Cast podcast including the rift between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, the transformation of newsmedia news reporting from objectivity to “perspective news,”…

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Suburban Chicago Physician Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud

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Suburban Chicago Physician Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud A suburban Chicago physician has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for billing Medicaid and private insurers for nonexistent and unnecessary services. Mona Ghosh owned and operated Progressive Women’s Healthcare, S.C., a medical office in Hoffman Estates, Ill., specializing…

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Congresswoman and Illinois native Lucy McBath endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate during Gun Violence Prevention Month

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Congresswoman and Illinois native Lucy McBath endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate during Gun Violence Prevention Month Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA) today announced her endorsement of Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. Both gun violence prevention champions, McBath and Kelly have led the nation in enacting common sense gun safety measures, standing up to the gun…

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Chicago Federation of Labor criticized for racial bias against Arabs and Muslims

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Chicago Federation of Labor criticized for racial bias against Arabs and Muslims The Chicago Federation of Labor has a history of racial problems. And while it addresses some, it has failed to prevent racism against newer minorities, including against Arabs and Muslims, who have become a target in suburban communities like Orland Park. By Ray…

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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will participate with the Village of Orland Park for their “Food Trucks & Touch a Truck” night to be held on Thursday, July 12, 2025. Children and families will be able to enjoy food at the event and also…

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Southwest Regional Publishing wins top General Excellence award for nondaily newspapers

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Southwest Regional Publishing wins top General Excellence award for nondaily newspapers Southwest Regional Publishing earned first place for General Excellence among nondaily newspapers in its circulation class, the Illinois Press Association announced last week. Judges praised The Regional News for “excellent community coverage through a plethora of stories, photo stories of events and sports, as…

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Opinion: Edgar County Watchdogs continue to exaggerate and lie for political union pals

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Opinion: Edgar County Watchdogs continue to exaggerate and lie for political union pals The so-called “newspaper” the “Edgar County Watchdogs” (Illinois Leaks) continue to publish misleading and distorted information pimping for their political pals and cronies to attack anyone they disagree with. The website can’t get its facts right, and it twists and distorts FOIA…

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Federal Jury in Chicago convicts man of robbing bank in Lake County, Ill.

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Federal Jury in Chicago convicts man of robbing bank in Lake County, Ill. Francisco Martinez entered a First Midwest Bank branch in Round Lake, Ill., on Dec. 20, 2021, and handed the teller a folded piece of paper that read, “40k, 30 seconds, no tricks, go now.”  Martinez then raised his shirt, showing what appeared…

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