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CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 News Editor No Comments

CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children 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 Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via…

Cook County, Crime, Law, News, NewsWire

Tri-State overpass work will close Wolf Road with detour planned through Indian Head Park

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Tri-State overpass work will close Wolf Road with detour planned through Indian Head Park World Road will be closed and traffic will be detoured this week in Indian Head Park under the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) for bridge beam placement. Work is part of bridge reconstruction on the Central Tri-State Project An overnight full roadway closure Wednesday…

construction, Cook County, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel This week’s Wisecrackin’ virtual game show will feature special guest Arab News Newspaper reporter and standup comedian Ray Hanania and comic cast members Jamie Black, Sam Howard, Elise Jordan, Laureen Siciliano. The show launched in May 2020 is hosted by Chicagoland comedian Angie…

Chicago, Comedy, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, Humor, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 News Editor No Comments

COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence The Coronavirus COVID Pandemic has had a terrible impact on our society but one overlooked aspect has been the domestic tensions it has created among couples, families and married couples. Domestic violence has intensified according to court records By Jeffery M. Leving In the early days of the pandemic,…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Law, National, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland

Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 News Editor 3 Comments

Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving helps fathers recover rights to see his children after the mother abruptly cut the father off from seeing his children. Leving discusses the case, family law, divorce proceedings, child custody and Dads’ rights during his weekly radio show on…

Chicago, Cook County, Law, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements

July 30, 2021August 9, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District Senior Advisory Council presents achievements The Senior Advisory Council (SAC) of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) on Tuesday outlined its achievements from the past year during an appearance before the Fire District’s Board of Trustees. Curt Unander, a 22-year resident of Orland Park who represents the Senior Advisory Board, reported that…

Fire, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Eagles Basketball Tryouts begin for the 2021-2022 Season!

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Eagles Basketball Tryouts begin for the 2021-2022 Season! Orland Park Eagles is the Competitive Boys Travel Basketball Program of the Orland Youth Association (OYA). The goal of this program is to provide fundamental and advanced basketball skills to its players in a competitive environment while teaching its players lessons in “playing the game the right…

News, Orland Park, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show”

July 8, 2021December 19, 2025 News Editor

Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show” The spectacular success of Freddy’s Pizzeria is discussed by owner Joe Quercia who immigrated from Naples, Italy in 1968 and attended Morton East High School when he started working at the restaurant’s previous location. Quercia, who runs the popular bakery at…

Aaron Hanania, Business, Cook County, Features, food, General Topics, News, Podcast, Restaurant Review, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Liz Gorman named to Regional Transportation Authority Board

July 2, 2021November 9, 2021 News Editor

Liz Gorman named to Regional Transportation Authority Board Former Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman was appointed Wednesday to serve on the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) board of commissioners representing Cook County’s suburbs. Gorman, was praised as “someone who can work with all elected officials and governments,” received the overwhelming support of the Cook…

breaking news, Cook County, DuPage, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

LakeView Towers Association members protest exclusion from 46th Ward public meeting

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 News Editor

LakeView Towers Association members protest exclusion from 46th Ward public meeting Diane Santucci releases this statement in response to being denied her vote as the authorized representative of her association at the 46th Ward Zoning Committee. Lakeview Towers Board Member Diane Santucci is opposed to a proposed development at 4600 N Marine Drive, which is on the…

Chicago, construction, General Topics, Government, NewsWire

Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 News Editor

Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations; El Chapo wife pleads guilty Daughter of Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced for Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Jessica Johanna Oseguera Gonzalez, 34, of Guadalajara, Mexico, pleaded guilty on March 12, 2021. According to court documents, she violated the criminal penalties of the…

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Government, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero arrests two suspects involved in 21 carjackings and burglaries

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 News Editor

Cicero arrests two suspects involved in 21 carjackings and burglaries Teenage Suspects involved in burglaries and car jackings in six suburban communities in Berwyn, River Forest, Central Stickney, Elmwood Park and Oak Lawn The Cicero Police Department (CPD) announce the arrests of Luis D. Mercado-Cordero, male, age 18, of Maywood, Illinois and Samuel A. Sierra,…

breaking news, Cook County, Crime, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st at Village Leadership Academy in the South Loop

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 News Editor

Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st at Village Leadership Academy In the South Loop It Takes A Village Family of Schools, in partnership with The Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, UI Health, Miles Square Health Center, and IMPACT, is hosting a community covid-19 vaccination clinic this Friday, May 21st from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The event will…

Business, Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News

Palos Township swears in new board

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 News Editor

Palos Township swears in new board The Palos Township board swore in new members on Monday May 17, 2021, in a move to turn away from controversy and the ineffective and disruptive protestors who stymied much of the board’s efforts to support the community. The newly sworn-in officials included: Colleen Grant Schumann, Supervisor / Chairman…

Cook County, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 News Editor

Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presents her new informational brochure in Arabic with community leaders on Sunday morning May 16 at Nikos Banquets. In expanding her ethnic and heritage reach out to the community, Pappas also named Nijem to serve as an Arab American…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 News Editor

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts Thirteen local school districts are set to receive over $155 million in additional funding, State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) announced today. The funding comes as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief packages and is meant to address challenges caused by the pandemic. “Now…

Education, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 News Editor

Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence The Orland Fire Protection District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 4:22 PM on Saturday (April 3, 2021). for a house fire located in the 15500 block of 116th Court. The fire was restricted to a small area of the home but spread rapidly…

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

April 4, 2021May 3, 2021 News Editor

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist Former Congressman William O. Lipinski has joined Suburban Chicagoland as a columnist writing Op-Ed commentary on national and regional politics writing the “Right from the Middle” Opinion Commentary column twice each month Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward beginning in 1975 and…

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