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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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Everything you need to know about your Property Index Number or PIN

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Everything you need to know about your Property Index Number or PIN
Everything you need to know about your Property Index Number or PIN

Everything you need to know about your Property Index Number or PIN By Maria Pappas If you own property in Cook County, there’s one number you should always know: your PIN. That’s short for Property Index Number—a 14-digit code assigned to every piece of real estate in the county. It’s tied to the legal description…

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Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago
Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago

Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago Primtetime Sports is set to host the international friendly match between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Chivas de Guadalajara is the only Liga MX club that plays exclusively with Mexican players and it’s one…

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Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s
Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s

Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s Orland Park, IL – About 100 children and their parents participated in an exploration of an Orland Fire Protection District Fire Truck at a “Frozen with a Firefighter” event hosted by McDonald’s in Orland Park. Each child and parent attending the event received a free Frozen drink, courtesy…

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Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home
Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home

Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home By Laura Reichel A Chicago dad found himself living out his worst fear when his ex kidnapped his little girl and isolated her from him. Desperate to bring his daughter back home, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to find his daughter. The Law Offices of Jeffery M….

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Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Many top leaders, advocates and champions of the state’s gun violence prevention movement today endorsed Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. The group has founded gun violence prevention organizations, raised their voices, told their stories and led with passion on ending senseless…

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IAM Union Members at Arrow Gear Ratify Strong Contract After 9 Weeks on Strike

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on IAM Union Members at Arrow Gear Ratify Strong Contract After 9 Weeks on Strike
IAM Union Members at Arrow Gear Ratify Strong Contract After 9 Weeks on Strike

IAM Union Members at Arrow Gear Ratify Strong Contract After 9 Weeks on Strike After an intense nine-week strike, approximately 118 IAM Union Local 701 members at Arrow Gear in Downers Grove, Ill., have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year agreement that delivers major victories, including significant economic gains and critical improvements to working conditions. The…

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Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago
Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago

Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago A drug and firearm investigation centered on the South Side of Chicago has resulted in federal criminal charges against seven individuals. A superseding indictment returned by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago accuses the seven defendants of participating…

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Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is launching her campaign for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with an introductory video, linked here, that summarizes her family’s history of service and her plans to carry that legacy forward. Miller raised her family in the south…

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Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission

Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission
Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission

Mohammed Jaber takes Oath of Office for Orland Fire Commission The Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Fire Commissioners on Monday, July 7, 2025, administered the Oath of Office to Mohammed Jaber, 42, to fill a vacancy on the three-member board. The Fire Commission reviews and recommends issues related to the hiring of firefighters and…

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Chicago parents and other community leaders must work together to make sure this summer isn’t deadly for our children

Posted on July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago parents and other community leaders must work together to make sure this summer isn’t deadly for our children
Chicago parents and other community leaders must work together to make sure this summer isn’t deadly for our children

Chicago parents and other community leaders must work together to make sure this summer isn’t deadly for our children By Jeffery M. Leving While many divorced and separated parents live with the worry that a school shooting can happen anywhere, anytime, parents in Chicago tend to worry the most when school is out for the…

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Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic
Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic

Village of Orland Park to Host Annual Veterans Golf Classic Event to be held August 26 at Silver Lake Country Club, 9:30 a.m. shotgun start Registration is now open for the 2025 Veterans Golf Classic, hosted by the Village of Orland Park. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, at Silver Lake Country Club located at 14700…

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Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory
Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory

Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is fundamental. It shapes their lives, nurtures confidence, and provides the stability every child deserves. Most dads want nothing more than to love, protect, and be present for their kids—through every scraped knee, every…

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Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28
Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28 Organizers of the World Fair US at SeatGeek Stadium this month said they are hoping to recreate the successes they experienced at the 2020 World’s Fair hosted in Dubai. The World Fair US opens in Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium,…

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