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Leving Team Saved Falsely Accused Dad from Jail By Laura Reichel The Leving legal team saved a distraught dad from jail after his wife was reported to have falsely accused him of abusing her and their daughter. The wife went to court and obtained an Order of Protection against the father without giving him any notice…
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Chicago Public School budget challenges analyzed in Political-Review podcast hosted by Hanania and Calabrese Political Analyst and consultant Frank Calabrese and political columnist and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the financial challenges facing the Chicago Public Schools in the second episode of their video podcast, Political-Review. The podcast, taped on August 10,…
Hastings on Illinois advancing Alyssa’s Law: ‘School Safety Isn’t abstract — it’s personal’ RICHTON PARK — State Senator Michael E. Hastings joined Mayor Rick Reinbold and other local officials, educators and advocates on Friday August 14, 2026, at Richton Square School to highlight the recent signing of Alyssa’s Law, legislation Hastings co-authored to strengthen school…
Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it By Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer Every year, my office mails more than 1.8 million tax bills to property owners across Cook County. If you have a home mortgage, your lender may collect money from you each month and put it…
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ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase BOLINGBROOK, IL — August 14, 2026- After listening to the concerns of Bolingbrook residents at the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) July 14 public hearing, Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta asked the ICC to give the community another opportunity to be heard—this time…
Illinois State Fair announces Edge-of-Your-Seat entertainment lineup in The Arena From thrilling competitions to family-friendly entertainment, the Arena will once again be the site of some of the Illinois State Fair’s most popular events in 2026. “We are excited to once again offer a diverse lineup of family-friendly entertainment that will keep fairgoers of all…
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Religious rights scholars urge release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-Hee from South Korean pre-trial detention Leaders of Human Rights Without Borders and other rights group leaders will hold a press conference this week in Hazelcrest to address the concerns about discrimination and oppression against certain religious organizations such as that of Shincheonji. By Ray…
Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home By Laura Reichel There are few things that are more heartbreaking for a father than losing his child and feeling powerless to protect him. For this dad, that nightmare became real after the mother of his two-year-old son absconded with the boy out of Illinois and…
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Mayor Brady welcomes attendees at Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady proudly welcomed attendees at the Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday (Aug. 5) at Silver Lake Country Club to strengthen the local business community. The Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial…
Efforts to distance himself from Harry Benton controversy not working for Speaker Welch Ill. Rep. Kelly Cassidy declines to join the Workplace Culture and Accountability Working Group in Springfield created by Illinois House Speaker Chris “Emanuel” Welch Illinois House Speaker Chris “Emanuel” Welch is having a hard time distancing himself from the growing controversy involving…
Hastings landmark insurance reform signed into law Capping off years of advocacy and negotiations, State Senator Michael E. Hastings championed a law that will protect Illinois homeowners from unfair rate hikes similar to those endured in the last few years. “For too long Illinoisans have been hit with rate increases that far outpace inflation and…
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Earns U.S. News Honor Roll Recognition for 15th Consecutive Year Multiple Northwestern Medicine hospitals achieved national specialty rankings, top regional placements and high-performing distinctions across key areas of care Chicago, IL – For the 15th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite hospitals, retaining its prestigious Honor…
Illinois State Trooper charged with sexual assault Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Tinley Park detectives conducted an investigation into the…
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Bedford Park urges residents to report property damage from recent storm, apply for SBA support Bedford Park, IL – The Village of Bedford Park is urging homeowners and businesses to document and report the damage they experienced during the severe weather storms on July 27. Information should include your name, address and a description of…
What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill By Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount due. But your bill is much more than a dollar figure. It’s a detailed breakdown of how…
Hastings commends local disaster proclamations after July 27 storms State Senator Michael E. Hastings today thanked Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for issuing disaster proclamations covering areas impacted by the severe storms that struck the south suburbs and eastern Will County on Monday, July 27. “I want to…
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a Colombian Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the Treasurer’s Office. The event was attended by Consul General Diego Alexander Angulo Martínez of the Consulate of Colombia in Chicago. The event recognized the rich history, culture, and…
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Orland Fire Protection Board praises all first responders for emergency response to Monday’s storm OFPD, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) Board of Trustees said firefighters and dispatchers responded to hundreds of emergency calls during the heavy storms that swept through the region Monday, reporting no major injuries. Deputy Chief Joshua Girdick and…