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Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

Posted on April 29, 2022December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love
Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love One of the best Arab American restaurants in the Southwest suburbs and in Orland Park, the heart of the Arab community, is Zwar at 9328 W. 159th Street. Zwar offers the best tasting Middle Eastern food items that you can order. By Ray Hanania Americans…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial
6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values.  The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students
Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students

Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students Dozens of students and community members were given firsthand demonstrations on career opportunities in the building trades at the Worth Township Career Fair. Township Clerk Eamon McMahon and the Worth Township Community Development Board arranged for the Construction Industry Service Corporation, and the Chicago and Cook County…

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Muhammad Ali Center, Metro United Way partner for Greatest Give Back

Posted on April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Muhammad Ali Center, Metro United Way partner for Greatest Give Back
Muhammad Ali Center, Metro United Way partner for Greatest Give Back

Muhammad Ali Center, Metro United Way partner for Greatest Give Back Event is Part of Ali Festival 2022. Offering Community Service Opportunity to Highlight Ali’s Spirit of Giving Muhammad Ali won 37 fights by knockout in his illustrious career, and in his honor the Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way are teaming up to…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

Posted on April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction
Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.  The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style
Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style

Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style All-Stars Poturalski and Noesen score in third and Drury posts two goals Hours after being named to the AHL’s First All-Star Team, Andrew Poturalski and Stefan Noesen both scored during a four-goal third period as the Chicago Wolves earned a 6-3 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins…

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Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims
Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims Politicians love to manipulate crime statistics to boost their chances for re-election and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is running an incredulous race for Congress in the new 6th District, is no different. Pekau asserts that crime is down because of his policies and falsely…

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Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides

Posted on April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides
Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides

Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides Officials of the Cicero Police and the Illinois State police said they have formally charged two individuals, an adult and a juvenile, with First Degree Murder involving two separate incidents where three people were killed. Joseph Guzman, 20, a Cicero…

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Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire
Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire Two Orland Park Police officers and one Orland Fire Protection District firefighter were injured Tuesday night (April 26, 2022) while responding to a house fire in the 8200 block of Legend Lane in Orland Park. The police officers were treated for smoke inhalation and…

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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Honors Volunteers
Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Orland Township Honors Volunteers April 20 was proclaimed Volunteer Appreciation Day in Orland Township. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Day, Orland Township hosted a ‘Berry Sweet’ volunteer appreciation dinner on Wednesday, April 20, at RoccoVino’s in Orland Park, to celebrate the contributions of the many volunteers that dedicate their time and service to the Township….

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Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month
Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month Orland Township to hold Senior Health Fair in May in recognizance of Older Americans Month Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they…

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Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record

Posted on April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record
Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record

Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record Noesen, Ponomarev score two goals each and Poturalski earns three points. Chicago Wolves defeat Grand Rapids Griffins. Break season point percentage record set in 2000 Turner Cup Championship team Stefan Noesen and Vasili Ponomarev scored two goals apiece to pace the Chicago Wolves to a 6-2 victory…

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Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one

Posted on April 23, 2022April 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one
Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one

Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one Chicago Mayor Harold Washington would have turned 100 years old this month and was remembered widely for his achievements in leading the African American community. But few media remember the woman to break through the Chicago Democratic Machine, opening the door to Washington and others, Mayor Jane M….

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Chicago Wolves glide past the Michigan Griffins

Posted on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves glide past the Michigan Griffins
Chicago Wolves glide past the Michigan Griffins

Chicago Wolves glide past the Michigan Griffins Poturalski, Panik and Gunler post 1 goal and 1 assist apiece at Grand Rapids Josh Leivo dished out three primary assists to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night at Van Andel Arena. Forwards Andrew Poturalski, Richard Panik and Noel…

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Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates
Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Board President and former Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District, unveiled his Public Safety Plan for Cook County on Thursday April 21, 2022 to address the escalating crime rates across the…

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Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price

Posted on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price
Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price

Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price This week it was announced that Netflix was seeing a significant drop in services and that is surprising considering it is the number 1 streaming service in terms of amount of new content, quality content and service. They are the easiest service to work…

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Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement
Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement

Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement For nearly 80 years, the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Political Organization has been in the forefront of progressive issues when it comes to supporting local candidates for office. The storied organization, IVI-IPO, announced Tuesday April 19, 2022 its slate of endorsed candidates for the June 28…

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Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports
Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports

Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports Two boys were taken by their mother from Illinois to Oklahoma, where they were reportedly abused and neglected. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. found them, rescued them, reunited them with their father in Illinois, and won custody for Dad, Dads…

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