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Centennial Park Aquatic Center Kicks Off Summer Season May 23

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Centennial Park Aquatic Center Kicks Off Summer Season May 23
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Kicks Off Summer Season May 23

Centennial Park Aquatic Center Kicks Off Summer Season May 23 Get ready to make a splash this summer! The Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC), located at 15600 West Avenue in Orland Park, officially opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23. The facility will open at 10 a.m. for members and 11 a.m. for…

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Orland Fire Protection District Seniors to host Barbecue July 1, 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District Seniors to host Barbecue July 1, 2026
Orland Fire Protection District Seniors to host Barbecue July 1, 2026

Orland Fire Protection District Seniors to host Barbecue July 1, 2026 The Orland Fire Protection District Seniors Club will host a Senior BBQ Luncheon on Wednesday, July 1, 2027 to celebrate the nation’s 250th Anniversary in conjunction with the 4th of July. The BBQ on July 1 is open to Orland Fire District residents and…

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Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures

Posted on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures
Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures

Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures Lyons mayor’s historic petition drive signals grassroots demand for real representation after Democratic machine bypassed voters Declaring that “democracy only works when voters are given a real choice,” Mayor Chris Getty officially filed petitions Monday morning May…

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Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign
Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign

Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign The Obama Foundation today announced the Hope and Change Lobby at the Obama Presidential Center, honoring the foundational ideas of President Obama’s 2008 campaign. The Hope and Change Lobby is made possible through the generous contribution by…

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Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care
Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care

Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care To expand access to dental care, State Senator Michael E. Hastings is carrying legislation designed to ensure patients can access virtual dental care safely while maintaining strong professional standards. “Whether it is because of a disability or lack of access to transportation, people often struggle to make…

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Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy
Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy

Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy Congressman Cleo Fields, IL House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, and national leaders to convene in Chicago following landmark Supreme Court decision As national attention intensifies around the future of voting rights and…

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Cardenas Urges Full Passage of 2026 Tax Relief for Families of Fallen Heroes, Calls on Eligible Spouses to Apply

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Cardenas Urges Full Passage of 2026 Tax Relief for Families of Fallen Heroes, Calls on Eligible Spouses to Apply

Cardenas Urges Full Passage of 2026 Tax Relief for Families of Fallen Heroes, Calls on Eligible Spouses to Apply Chairman George Cardenas of the Cook County Board of Review today presented the Surviving Spouse Tax Abatement Recommendations for Tax Year 2026 to the Cook County Board of Commissioners, urging full passage and encouraging eligible families…

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Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction
Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction

Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction By Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. secured a powerful victory for a Chicago father and his young son—bringing a little boy home after he was reported to have been taken and hidden from his dad hundreds of miles away in Tennessee….

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