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Cook County Treasurer to Host Central American Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer to Host Central American Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony
Cook County Treasurer to Host Central American Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

Cook County Treasurer to Host Central American Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony The Cook County Treasurer and the Consuls General from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica will commemorate Central American Independence with a reception honoring the cultural contributions of Chicago’s Central American community.  The ceremony will follow the annual…

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Orland Fire Fighters will demonstrate fighting fires, saving lives at Open House on Sept. 19

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Fighters will demonstrate fighting fires, saving lives at Open House on Sept. 19
Orland Fire Fighters will demonstrate fighting fires, saving lives at Open House on Sept. 19

Orland Fire Fighters will demonstrate fighting fires, saving lives at Open House on Sept. 19 The Orland Fire Protection District invites residents and families to attend its annual open house on Saturday,  September 19, an opportunity to meet firefighters/paramedics, dispatchers, and other public safety professionals who serve the community while experiencing firsthand the training, equipment,…

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Leving Defended Falsely Accused Dad and Won Custody of His Son for Him Too!

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Defended Falsely Accused Dad and Won Custody of His Son for Him Too!
Leving Defended Falsely Accused Dad and Won Custody of His Son for Him Too!

Leving Defended Falsely Accused Dad and Won Custody of His Son for Him Too! By Laura Reichel A desperate father turned to attorney Jeffery Leving for help to save his relationship with his seven-year-old son after the child’s mother accused him of absconding with the boy to a distant state. The Leving legal team won…

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Leving Stopped Adoption Proceedings So Dad Could Raise His Own Child

Posted on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Stopped Adoption Proceedings So Dad Could Raise His Own Child
Leving Stopped Adoption Proceedings So Dad Could Raise His Own Child

Leving Stopped Adoption Proceedings So Dad Could Raise His Own Child By Laura Reichel A Chicago father learned that his unborn child was being set up to be placed for adoption with total strangers in another state without his prior knowledge or his consent. Terrified that he could lose his child before ever having the…

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Chicago Matched Record Year-End High $3.2 billion in Property Taxes in TIF accounts on January 1, 2026

Posted on September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Matched Record Year-End High $3.2 billion in Property Taxes in TIF accounts on January 1, 2026
Chicago Matched Record Year-End High $3.2 billion in Property Taxes in TIF accounts on January 1, 2026

Chicago matched record year-end high $3.2 billion in Property Taxes in TIF accounts on January 1, 2026 By Tom Tresser A review of the 2025 annual reports of Chicago’s 108 active Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs) by researchers with the TIF Illumination Project has revealed some startling facts about local government finance. The TIF Illumination…

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Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Posted on September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend “Sit Tight. Choose Right.” offers drivers roadside safety advice. The number is slightly higher than the number of motorists during the same period last year, 8.2 million drivers With more than 8.5 million vehicles anticipated to travel over the extended Labor Day weekend, the…

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Orland Mayor Dodge’s Veterans Golf Classic Sells Out Player Spots

Posted on August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Mayor Dodge’s Veterans Golf Classic Sells Out Player Spots
Orland Mayor Dodge’s Veterans Golf Classic Sells Out Player Spots

Orland Mayor Dodge’s Veterans Golf Classic Sells Out Player Spots Sponsorships Available to Support Local Veterans Among Sellout Crowd. The popularity of Mayor Dodge’s event is a reflection of his strong support in Orland Park in the face of constant lies and bickering from the former disgraced mayor ousted by Dodge’s election Registration for player…

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Local Fashion store AKIRA to feature release of popular annual Maria Pappas Calendar for 2027

Posted on August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Local Fashion store AKIRA to feature release of popular annual Maria Pappas Calendar for 2027
Local Fashion store AKIRA to feature release of popular annual Maria Pappas Calendar for 2027

Local Fashion store AKIRA to feature release of popular annual Maria Pappas Calendar for 2027 By Staff Writer What began as a creative way for Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to connect with the public has become an annual tradition and one of the most sought-after calendars in Chicago, this year featuring fashions designed by…

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