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Wrapped in Honor – Orland Park Police Department Salutes Officer Returning from Service

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wrapped in Honor – Orland Park Police Department Salutes Officer Returning from Service
Wrapped in Honor – Orland Park Police Department Salutes Officer Returning from Service

Wrapped in Honor – Orland Park Police Department Salutes Officer Returning from Service The Orland Park native returned from deployment, police vehicle unveiled in his honor Officer Jordan Legris, who just returned from a tour of duty in Somalia, received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, when the Orland Park Police Department unveiled…

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Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court
Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court

Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court By: Laura Reichel A devoted father became frantic after he was suddenly cut off from his son due to hurtful accusations. Scared of losing his son, dad immediately contacted attorney Jeffery Leving for help in defending and reuniting him with his child. The Leving…

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Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses

Posted on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses
Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses

Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses  A Chicago man who carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint on the city’s West Side and fired a handgun while attempting to carjack another vehicle has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. The carjacking and attempted carjacking by KIAR EVANS…

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Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings

Posted on July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings
Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings

Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospital rankings. For the 14th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named to the Best Hospital Honor Roll. Additionally, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois…

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Author Charlene Wexler Earns Apex Award for Farewell to South Shore

Posted on July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Author Charlene Wexler Earns Apex Award for Farewell to South Shore
Author Charlene Wexler Earns Apex Award for Farewell to South Shore

Author Charlene Wexler Earns Apex Award for Farewell to South Shore Author Charlene Wexler recently won a 2025 Communications Concepts Award of Excellence for her book Farewell to South Shore, published by Speaking Volumes. “Farewell to South Shore taps into and articulates a woman’s emotions related to dealing with a changing society, particularly its expectations of…

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Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services
Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services

Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services Village of Orland Park Addresses Orland Township’s Decision to Remove DMV Facility. Village issues letter on status of critical Secretary of States services Dear Orland Park Residents, Thank you for sharing your concerns about the recent cancelation of the lease for the DMV…

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How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny

Posted on July 25, 2025July 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny
How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny

How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny By Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer Two times a year, my office mails nearly 1.8 million property tax bills and collects over $18 billion. That’s not a typo — $18 billion. As Cook County Treasurer, I oversee the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system…

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Dad won in court for his daughter

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad won in court for his daughter
Dad won in court for his daughter

Dad won in court for his daughter By Laura Reichel When a child’s future hangs in the balance, every moment counts. This was the dilemma faced by a dedicated dad who, after learning that his eleven-year-old daughter was struggling academically, called the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.  for help protecting his daughter’s future….

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Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions

Posted on July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions
Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions

Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions A man who robbed four banks and a credit unions in the Chicago suburbs has been sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prison, the Illinois U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced Monday….

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Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy

Posted on July 19, 2025July 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy
Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy

Video Podcast on Trump’s problems with Jeffrey Epstein, Netanyahu’s coalition in jeopardy In the Video podcast, political columnist Ray Hanania and former Congressman Bill Lipinski discuss the Jeffrey Epstein controversy and its impact on President Trump; open rebellion among some MAGA Republicans including Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene over foreign aid and Epstein, the issue of…

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Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry

Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry
Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry

Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry Orland Township Trustee Lena Matariyeh, who was elected to her position with the largest vote turnout in the April 1 elections, is off to an amazing start promoting the needs of the Orland Township community. Even though Orland Township has had a…

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Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt

Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt
Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt

Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt By Laura Reichel A distraught father was horrified to learn that his ex was trying to saddle him with many thousands of dollars in her attorney’s fees—money he simply didn’t have, and that would have devastated him financially and more. Desperate and overwhelmed, he turned to…

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In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run

Posted on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run
In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run

In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run In response to an effort by retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and a growing number of political and community leaders to draft him into the race for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District seat, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr….

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar – Defending Orders of Protection

Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar – Defending Orders of Protection
Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar – Defending Orders of Protection

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar – Defending Orders of Protection 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 July 17th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote CLE speakers, prominent family…

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Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run
Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run

Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run The Orland Park Police Department is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 11, 2025, at approximately 11:40 pm, in the vicinity of the 18400 block of LaGrange Rd. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a traffic crash wherein a pedestrian was…

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Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities
Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities Northwestern Medicine sponsors Aug 1-3 event packed with music, food and entertainment The Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, will return to the Village Center from Aug. 1-3. “We are thrilled to bring the Taste of Orland Park back to…

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Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt
Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt Newly elected Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge detailed the problems that former Mayor Keith Pekau left to the taxpayers of the village he controlled for the past six years including an impending financial debt of $200 million. You can read the entire…

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Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule
Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule

Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule The Chicago Wolves announced their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule on Thursday. The franchise’s 32nd season will feature a 72-game slate beginning with the Season Opener on Oct. 11 vs. the Wild in Iowa. The Wolves’ Home Opener will be Oct. 18 against the rival Rockford IceHogs at…

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