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New DMV+ Keeps Essential Services Close to Home in Orland Park

Posted on November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New DMV+ Keeps Essential Services Close to Home in Orland Park
New DMV+ Keeps Essential Services Close to Home in Orland Park

New DMV+ Keeps Essential Services Close to Home in Orland Park The appointment-only Orland Hills facility opens Nov. 9 next to Hallmark in the Walmart plaza. The Village recognizes CTF Illinois for providing temporary space and helping maintain uninterrupted access to essential services after the newly elected Orland Township Board abruptly ended the prior lease….

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Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

Posted on November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites
Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites Eddie Merlot’s is bringing elevated dining to the holiday season with a limited-time Holiday Menu, available Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at all locations. The menu features premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and seasonal wine pairings, offering a special occasion dining experience for…

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Mayor Jim Dodge monthly Senior Speaker Series Nov. 17

Posted on November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mayor Jim Dodge monthly Senior Speaker Series Nov. 17
Mayor Jim Dodge monthly Senior Speaker Series Nov. 17

Mayor Jim Dodge monthly Senior Speaker Series Nov. 17 THIS MONTH’S TOPIC: WILLS, TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING Join us for our monthly senior speaker series on Nov. 17, 2026, in Orland Park, where good food meets great conversation. Each month features an engaging presentation on a new topic, giving you the opportunity to learn something…

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Vietnam Veteran Steve Desmond Announces Run for Palos Park Mayor

Posted on November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vietnam Veteran Steve Desmond Announces Run for Palos Park Mayor
Vietnam Veteran Steve Desmond Announces Run for Palos Park Mayor

Vietnam Veteran Steve Desmond Announces Run for Palos Park Mayor Longtime resident and retired PwC partner calls for safer roads, quieter neighborhoods and responsive government, announces candidacy for Pal0s Park Mayor in 2027 PALOS PARK, Ill. — Steve Desmond, a longtime Palos Park resident, retired PricewaterhouseCoopers partner and CPA, and Army veteran who served two…

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Treasurer Pappas Announces the Fewest Number of Cook County Homes and other Properties Eligible for Tax Sale in Decades 

Posted on November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Pappas Announces the Fewest Number of Cook County Homes and other Properties Eligible for Tax Sale in Decades 
Treasurer Pappas Announces the Fewest Number of Cook County Homes and other Properties Eligible for Tax Sale in Decades 

Treasurer Pappas Announces the Fewest Number of Cook County Homes and other Properties Eligible for Tax Sale in Decades  For the first time since at least 1994 fewer than 10,000 properties are eligible for sale in Cook County’s annual tax sale according to Treasurer’s Office records. As of today 9,481 properties are eligible to go…

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Podcast co-hosts debate whether Democrats should impeach Trump

Posted on November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast co-hosts debate whether Democrats should impeach Trump
Podcast co-hosts debate whether Democrats should impeach Trump

Podcast co-hosts debate whether Democrats should impeach Trump Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and political columnist Ray Hanania predicted that Democrats will face a challenge on how hard to investigate President Donald Trump and his administration without risking losing the presidential election in 2028. In a taping of the “Two Guys on Politics” video podcast broadcast…

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Leving’s Court Victory Put Dad in Daughter’s Life

Posted on November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving’s Court Victory Put Dad in Daughter’s Life
Leving’s Court Victory Put Dad in Daughter’s Life

Leving’s Court Victory Put Dad in Daughter’s Life By Laura Reichel A devastated father turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help after he was cut out of his ten-year-old daughter’s life and kicked to the curb.   Despite his many attempts to re-engage, dad’s ex reportedly refused to let him see his daughter and…

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Village of Orland Park Board Meeting Brief for November 2, 2026

Posted on November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Board Meeting Brief for November 2, 2026
Village of Orland Park Board Meeting Brief for November 2, 2026

Village of Orland Park Board Meeting Brief for November 2, 2026 Since the expulsion of disgraced former Mayor Keith Pekau by newly elected Mayor Jim Dodge, the Village of Orland Park has been more open, more responsive to FOIA’s, non-combative toward citizens and taxpayers, and far more respectful. Under Dodge and the more responsive new…

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