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Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother
Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother

Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother By Laura Reichel In a case marked by both heartbreak and hope, a devoted father sought help in reuniting with his children after the untimely passing of their mother. In the midst of this tragedy, he was painfully kicked out of his children’s lives by…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule By Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on August 20th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago….

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Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024
Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024

Village of Orland Park Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Completed on Time for First Time in Three Years By Ray Hanania After former Mayor Keith Pekau attempted to politicize the Village of Orland Park’s financial spending and his growing debt by intentionally withholding the filing of financial audits in 2022 and…

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Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin
Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin

Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin By Ray Hanania President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate over the Russia war against the people of Ukraine. Many critics have compared Trump’s meeting with Putin to the appeasement meeting that British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain…

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Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information Cook County Circuit Court Judge Caroline Kate Moreland has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against former mayor Keith Pekau, ordering him to immediately remove his publication of the Village’s confidential information he received access to while in office, and…

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women and a nationally renowned business executive, social impact strategist and investor, today endorsed Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate. “All of us win when we elect Robin Kelly to the U.S. Senate,” Eaddy said. “Robin is a proven fighter…

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Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy
Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy

Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy Seven-Week Program Offers Insight into Village Operations The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Orland Park Citizens Academy, a new initiative designed to provide residents and local business owners with a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at how their local government operates….

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Leving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son
Leving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son

Leaving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son By Laura Reichel A Chicago father was faced with the most difficult period of his life following his divorce. Dad was horrified when he realized that he was ordered to pay an exorbitant amount of child support — far more than he could ever pay….

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Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony

Posted on August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony
Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony

Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) promoted three firefighters to the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief at a special ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the District’s Administrative office. Joined by OFPD Trustees DJ Jeffers and Bridget Tolan, Commissioners Brian O’Neill and Mohammed…

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John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally
John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally Community, religious, and elected leaders endorse Harrell for the 8th State House District at a press conference held at Macarthur Restaurant, 5412 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Monday, April 11, 2025 Chicago, IL – John Harrel formally announced his candidacy for the…

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Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night
Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night Three residents treated for minor injuries at the scenes, and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and released. Firefighters of the Orland Fire Protection District battled two separate fires hours apart on Friday night, one at an apartment building and another…

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We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language
We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language

We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language By Maria Pappas Understanding Cook County’s property tax system can be a challenge even for people born and raised here. Words like “assessments,” “exemptions,” and “multipliers” aren’t part of everyday conversation. For many homeowners, deciphering a tax bill feels like solving a puzzle. Now…

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Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center
Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center

Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center The Village of Orland Park is celebrating the resounding success of its 22nd annual Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, which welcomed more than 35,000 attendees over the course of the weekend.  Returning to its original home at the…

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Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad
Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad

Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad By Laura Reichel A father residing in New Jersey suddenly found himself the subject of a stalking no-contact order issued by an Illinois court, even though he’d never set foot in Illinois. Confused and terrified of being incarcerated, dad immediately contacted attorney Jeffery…

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Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula
Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula

Hastings brings in over $7.2 million in additional funding for local schools through evidence-based funding formula State Senator Michael E. Hastings announced today that local schools in the South Suburbs will receive more than $7.2 million in new evidence-based funding as part of the continued implementation of the landmark education funding reform he supported in…

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Chicago Black Pastors gather to praise John Harrell candidacy for 8th State House District

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Black Pastors gather to praise John Harrell candidacy for 8th State House District
Chicago Black Pastors gather to praise John Harrell candidacy for 8th State House District

Chicago Black Pastors gather to praise John Harrell candidacy for 8th State House District More than two dozen prominent African American pastors representing the largest churches and parishes on Chicago’s South and West Sides on Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2025) praised and encouraged fellow Pastor John Harrell’s decision to run for State Representative in the 8th Illinois House…

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Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District
Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District

Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District Exploratory Committee commences effort to collect signatures and register voters as new poll shows former Congressman Jackson leading field of potential contenders Retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, Senior Advisor of the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Network Jack Lynch,…

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Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries

Posted on August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries
Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries

Orland Fire District responds to home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a structure fire call at 6:30 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025, located at the 15600 Block of 112th Court in Orland Park. On arrival, OFPD Engine Company #3 reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Firefighters…

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