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Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar By Ray Hanania To celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the last issue of the Morgan Silver dollar, the U.S. Mint announced it would re-mint the Morgan Silver Dollar beginning in 2021. I am a big coin collector and my favor coins are the Indian…
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Senator Michael Hastings and Frankfort Park District invite residents to Ninja Park grand opening State Senator Michael E. Hastings and the Frankfort Park District invite families and neighbors to attend the grand opening of the new Ninja Park on Tuesday, July 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Meadows Ninja Park located at…
Egyptian Flag to be raised in Celebration of Egypt’s Independence by America’s only Egyptian American Mayor Mary Basta The vibrant community of Bolingbrook is set to witness a historic moment as Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, the first female Egyptian mayor in the U.S., announces her plans to raise the Egyptian flag in honor of Egypt’s Independence…
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification Palos Hospital also receives American Heart Association national recognition Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital has achieved Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification by The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Offered in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, The Joint…
Senator Michael Hastings announces Matteson set to receive nearly $27 million to improve local roads and highways State Senator Michael E. Hastings is excited to announce that the Village of Matteson is set to receive $26.6 million in investments to improve local roads and highways. “Our highways and roads serve as a lifeline,” said Hastings…
Orland Hills to host “Shred and E-Recycling Day” Saturday August 26, 2023 The Village of Orland Hills, Mayor Kyle Hastings, State Senator Michael Hastings and Orland Township Highway Commissioner Antonio Rubino are partnering to host a Free “Shred and E-Recycling” day for families to be held Saturday August 26, 2023. With the abundance of aging…
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Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents? By Ray Hanania For my generation, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 was one of the most traumatic moments for my generation. It wasn’t just because of the shock of seeing the leader of the most powerful country in…
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Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House showcases its emergency response services The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its annual Open House for district residents which showcased an array of emergency response services to educate residents on best practices for ensuring public safety Thursday, July 13, 2023. This year’s Open House was held during evening…