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Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time By Laura Reichel A terrified Chicago father found himself facing one of his biggest nightmares – the loss of his freedom and jail time. Desperate, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to safeguard his liberty and protect his future. The Leving legal team fought for him…
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Help Hispanic Homeowners Search for Refunds During February 19 Phone Bank with Telemundo Chicago Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is partnering again with Telemundo Chicago’s consumer unit, Telemundo Responde, to host a special phone bank, “Las Casas Latinas Importan,” on Thursday, February 19. The event will help Hispanic homeownersdetermine,…
Regional leaders endorse John Harrell for 8th Illinois House District Chicago, IL – More than a dozen elected officials and regional leaders have endorsed John Harrell for the 8th Illinois House District representing the West Side of Chicago and West suburban communities. The co-founder of Black Men United and Pastor of both Proviso M.B.C. in…
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Rep. Ryan Secures Funding for Special Bus Lane in Evergreen Park State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, has secured funding for the construction of a “queue jump” bus lane in Evergreen Park on 95th St. and Western Ave. that will allow buses a seven-second start at stoplights ahead of other lanes. “I’m thrilled that this…
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Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information Your Property Taxes with The Cook County Treasurer offers insight on services available at the Treasurer’s Office to homeowners You may not look forward to receiving your property tax bill, but it’s crucial that you get it. Not getting it can…
Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce that for the next early voting cycle, early voting will relocate from the Orland Township Building to the Orland Park Civic Center, located at 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. This change reflects the Village’s…
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Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son By Laura Reichel A Chicago father’s worst fear came true. Out of the blue, the mother of his child disappeared with his son—no notice, no goodbye, no trace of where they were. Terrified that she had left Illinois and determined not to lose his child forever,…
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Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat, Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers Richard Boykin, candidate for Congress in the 7th district, called for national legislation today to eliminate unfair “swipe fees,” which are paid by businesses to banks and payment processors for every consumer debit or credit card transaction….