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Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Court Denies former Mayor Keith Pekau’s Motion to Dismiss lawsuit Former Mayor Must Answer Village’s Complaint, Village of Orland Park says countering misleading information released by disgraced for mayor Keith Pekau Orland Park, IL (July 16, 2026) – The Village of Orland Park announced that on July 6, 2026, the Cook County Circuit Court denied…

Government, Law, News, news release, NewsWire, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski sentenced for corruption

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski sentenced for corruption Former Suburban Chicago Police Chief Sentenced to Three Years in Federal prison for Bribery and Obstruction of Justice CHICAGO — The former Chief of Police in the village of Summit, Ill., has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for corruptly accepting money from a…

Crime, News, news release, NewsWire, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, U.S. Attorney

Hastings hosts Summer Soiree Thursday August 6, 2026 Old Plank Trail Frankfort

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings hosts Summer Soiree Thursday August 6, 2026 Old Plank Trail Frankfort Please join Senator Michael E. Hastings for a Summer Soirée on Thursday, August 6, at Old Plank Trail Tavern in Frankfort. Throw on your summer attire and enjoy an evening with friends and supporters as we gather to support Senator Hastings and his…

Entertainment, Events, Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Your Property Index Number or PIN; What You Need to Know

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Your Property Index Number or PIN; What You Need to Know By Maria Pappas If you own property in Cook County, there’s one number you should always know: your PIN. That’s short for Property Index Number—a 14-digit code assigned to every piece of real estate in the county. It’s tied to the legal description of…

Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Leving Team Stops Mom from Running Off with Dad’s Kids

July 16, 2026July 18, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Leving Team Stops Mom from Running Off with Dad’s Kids By Laura Reichel A desperate father turned to Attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help fearing he would lose his children forever. The children were living with their dad, however, everything suddenly changed. It was reported that the mother was going to take the children and…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Historic Property Tax Reforms Championed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas signed into Law

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Historic Property Tax Reforms Championed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas signed into Law Gov. JB Pritzker today signed into law landmark legislation pushed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to protect homeowners from losing their equity through property tax foreclosure. The new law marks the most significant overhaul of Illinois’ property tax foreclosure system…

Cook County, Illinois Legislature, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Hastings encourages municipalities, park districts to apply for IDNR grant

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings encourages municipalities, park districts to apply for IDNR grant State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging park districts and municipalities in the 19th District to apply for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. “Some places become more than parks, they become gathering places where memories are made,…

Cook County, Frankfort, Government, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings

Leving Team Challenged the Narrative and Protected Client’s Future

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team Challenged the Narrative and Protected Client’s Future By Laura Reichel A panicked Chicago man was terrified about his future. He was in the middle of a tough divorce and he feared a narrative was being built to financially destroy him, one that portrayed his wife as being unable to function and incapable of…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Bolingbrook hosts International Festival Saturday July 11, 2026

July 9, 2026July 11, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bolingbrook hosts International Festival Saturday July 11, 2026 DON’T MISS the iFest 2026 Saturday July 11, 2026. Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us Saturday, July 11, for iFest 2026—Bolingbrook’s biggest celebration of cultures from around the world! From incredible live entertainment and authentic international cuisine to cultural exhibits, artisan vendors and family…

Bolingbrook, Business, Culture, DuPage, Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Bolingbrook Mayor, Legislators, Urge ICC to Reject Latest Illinois American Water Rate Hike

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Bolingbrook Mayor, Legislators, Urge ICC to Reject Latest Illinois American Water Rate Hike The ICC will host a public hearing in Bolingbrook to allow residents to speak out on the proposed massive rate hike by Illinois American Water. The meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2026 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Bolingbrook Community Center,…

Bolingbrook, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook

July 7, 2026July 10, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook Radio talkshow host Mohammed Faheem is hosting a fundraiser dinner banquet on Wednesday evening, July 29, 2026 at the Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane to support the Lightning Strike Radio Show broadcast every Sunday morning at 8 AM in WCPT 820 AM…

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The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use By Maria Pappas When it comes to property taxes in Cook County, a lot of people feel like they’re staring at a 1,000-piece puzzle—and someone hid the box with the picture on the cover. That’s why I want to tell you about a tool that helps you…

Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Dad Won Return of Son from Out of State

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dad Won Return of Son from Out of State By Laura Reichel The father of an eight-year-old boy was in the middle of a tough divorce when his son was reported to have been taken away from him. Terrified of losing his son forever, dad came to Attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help bringing his little boy…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours A fatal four-vehicle traffic accident occurred in the area of 149th street and Lagrange Road today resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries on Monday morning, June 29, 2026. Orland emergency crews responded to the scene and found four vehicles involved, with three sustaining heavy damage….

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Police

Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association New elected officers listed below Brian Faulkner, principal of Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove, Illinois, will serve as president of the Illinois Principals Association for the 2026–2027 school year. Faulkner has selected IPA’s theme for the year as “Unlocking Potential,” which will be…

Education, News, NewsWire

Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America

June 27, 2026June 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America 06-27-26 Ray Hanania conducts a profile Interview of Attorney Burt Odelson interview Burton S. Odelson, a prominent Illinois attorney who has spent more than five decades specializing in municipal law, election law, school law, and local government representation. Video podcast below Burt Odelson…

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Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans Illinois consumers have seen that a rapid expansion of Buy-Now-Pay-Later loan services may seem convenient at first, but they can carry hidden costs, unexpected fees and financial risks that often go unnoticed until it is too late. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed a…

Business, Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire

Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State By Laura Reichel A desperate dad called Attorney Jeffery M. Leving in a panic because his son was missing. Dad was terrified that he would never see his son again. It was alleged that the young boy had been whisked out of Illinois, and taken to an…

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