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New parenting schedule brings peace to dad and kids

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New parenting schedule brings peace to dad and kids
New parenting schedule brings peace to dad and kids

New parenting schedule brings peace to dad and kids By: Laura Reichel When a couple divorce or separate, it can be difficult to maintain a safe family dynamic when children are involved. One dangerous factor that can damage a father’s ability to secure a stable family dynamic with his children is parental alienation. Parental alienation…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will host is next “Coffee & Conversation” public meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 beginning at 10 AM. The meeting features special guests who address topics of interest to district residents. This meeting’s focus is “Empowered Aging: Finding the Right…

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Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2

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Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2 ROSEMONT, Ill.—The Chicago Wolves wrapped up a five-game homestand by downing the Rockford IceHogs 4-2 on Sunday at Allstate Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Bradly Nadeau had two goals, Scott Morrow a goal and two assists and Nick Swaney also scored as the Wolves…

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The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena.

Posted on February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena.
The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena.

The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Josiah Slavin, Skyler Brind’Amour, Justin Robidas and Nikita Pavlychev scored for the Wolves, who won for the second game in a row while handing the Wild their third consecutive defeat. Ryan Suzuki and Nick Swaney each chipped in two assists as…

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Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information

Posted on February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information
Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information

Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information By Maria Pappas You may not look forward to receiving your property tax bill, but it’s crucial that you get it. Not getting it can lead to missing the payment due date, which can cost you money.  That’s exactly what happened…

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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note”

Posted on February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note”
Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note”

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note” CHICAGO – 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 February 20th at…

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Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority 

Posted on February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority 

Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, outlined her strong commitment to cutting the cost of living for everyday Illinoisans in her response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.  “While we again face a…

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Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away

Posted on February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away
Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away

Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away By Laura Reichel What good is having parenting time on paper, if dad and his child can’t see each other in real life? This is the dilemma a concerned father faced after his ex refused to keep her word and interfered with dad’s court ordered…

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