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Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Thirty Years of Runaway Property Taxes Demand Action By Maria Pappas Since I came into this office in 1998, there’s been one constant, the inexorable rise of property tax bills. To better understand why, my office conducted a 30-year analysis of property tax data. The findings…
Leving Court Victory Restored Dad in His Children’s Lives By Laura Reichel Every child deserves the love, safety, and stability that comes from having an involved father. Unfortunately for one devoted dad, he had been denied parenting time with his daughters and feared losing the bond he cherished most. Terrified that he would lose his…
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Ryan Bill Expands Reduced Fee Services for Seniors and Illinoisans with Disabilities State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is sponsoring a bill to expand assistance for Illinois seniors and residents who have a disability by lowering the income eligibility threshold for certain state services at reduced fees. “This is an excellent program that makes registering…
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Illegal Alien Facing State Murder Charge Now Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago CHICAGO — An illegal alien unlawfully residing in the United States, who is charged in state court with murdering an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was charged today in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm in Chicago. JOSE…
Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profits Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Schemes CHICAGO — A former executive of Chicago-area non-profit organizations has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for misappropriating nearly $1.9 million through a pair of fraud schemes. BARBARA HARRIS served as the Executive Director of the Center for Community…
Orland Mayor Dodge blasts lies by former Mayor Pekau Mayor Dodge Statement Following Attack on the Integrity of Public Safety Officials. Lies and distortions by Pekau have been repeated by local media, such as the false claims Mike Henry was “not detained” as a result of the Illinois State Police political raid, or that columnist…
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Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment Two Guys on Politics podcasters Ray Hanania and Bill Lipinski discussed President Trump’s speech on the Iran war, expressing disappointment with its lack of new information and strategic direction. They debated the merits and concerns of the ongoing Iran…
Leving Team’s Court Victory Protected Dad’s Daughter and Her Future By Laura Reichel The greatest treasure a father can have is time with his child. Yet, too often that bond is threatened—by fear, by conflict, and by circumstances beyond his control. One devoted father was deeply worried about his six-year-old daughter’s safety. Determined to protect…
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas (middle) celebrated the Assyrian New Year of 6776 by welcoming dozens of civic, business and community leaders to her downtown office for an afternoon of traditional Assyrian song and dance. The Assyrian New Year,…
Pappas Study Calls for Halt to Runaway Property Taxes Cook County property taxes have grown at twice the rate of inflation over the past three decades, forcing home and business owners to turn over an ever-greater percentage of their annual earnings to local governments, according to a study released Monday by Treasurer Maria Pappas. During…
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Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble performs “Architecture of Memory” May 8 – 23, 2026 CHICAGO – Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) presents the world premiere of Architecture of Memory, May 8 – 23, at Chicago Danztheatre, 1650 W. Foster Avenue. The opening night/press performance is Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. The performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays…
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Leving Legal Team Frees Father and Daughter from Fear By Laura Reichel A Chicago father lived in fear for his own safety and for the safety of his five-year-old daughter too after a reported violent attack by his ex. Desperate to protect himself and his little girl, he called attorney Leving for help. The Leving…
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Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Best Practices in Analyzing Financial Records and Discovering Hidden Assets By Laura Reichel The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on March 25th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W….
Dad Won Justice After Being Blocked From His Sons’ Lives By Laura Reichel A desperate father reached out to attorney Jeffery Leving for help after his ex reportedly violated his court-ordered parenting time. Even though he had the legal right to see and speak with his sons, she refused to allow any contact—cutting him off…
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Chicago Passes Medicare for All Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Wednesday March 18, 2026, the Chicago City Council passed a resolution calling on Congress to pass Medicare for All. The resolution, introduced by Alderwoman Ruth Cruz (Ward 30), expresses support for H.R. 3069, led by U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and…
Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 & America’s 250th! HOT ROD POWER TOUR & HOT ROD DRAG WEEK. THE SUMMER’S ULTIMATE ROAD TRIPS ON THE LEGENDARY HIGHWAY Plan Your Trip Now For Route 66 in 2026! (LOS ANGELES) March 18, 2026 — This year the mighty HOT ROD Power Tour in June and the highly competitive…
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Inaugural FECK Awards Honor Four Extraordinary Changemakers Championing Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness Created by entertainment industry leader and philanthropist Chaz Ebert, the 2026 winners will be recognized at the FECK Awards live event in Chicago on April 4 Chicago (March 18, 2026) – The FECK Awards, a powerful new national recognition program celebrating individuals…
OLPL to Open “Founding Families of Oak Lawn” Local History Exhibit OAK LAWN, Ill.—Monday, March 23, 2026—Oak Lawn Public Library will open its new Local History exhibit, “Founding Families of Oak Lawn.” It will be followed by a reception for the exhibit Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Library’s Encore Room. As America…
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