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Hastings reminds residents to make a plan during National Preparedness Month

September 11, 2023September 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Hastings reminds residents to make a plan during National Preparedness Month State Senator Michael E. Hastings is reminding residents across the 19th District to take the time to discuss and implement readiness plans during National Preparedness Month. “Setting aside time to plan ahead and create readiness plans can make all the difference in saving the…

Features, Frankfort, Government, Illinois Legislature, Mokena, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law The South Suburban Airport may soon be a reality thanks to a new measure supported by State Senator Michael E. Hastings that was signed into law on Friday. “This new law brings us one crucial step closer in opening the South…

Business, Cook County, Federal, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation, Travel

Fathers’ Rights: Innocent dad in jeopardy of arrest wins in court, keeping him out of jail and with his kids

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Fathers’ Rights: Innocent dad in jeopardy of arrest wins in court, keeping him out of jail and with his kids A desperate father, who is raising and supporting two children by himself, discovered recently that he was the subject of a “body attachment.” That’s a court order that means he could be picked up and…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Senator Michael Hastings appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Senator Michael Hastings appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee State Senator Michael Hastings, an Iraq war veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in a Combat Zone, was named this week as the Chairman of the Illinois State Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee. “Our veterans selflessly served our country and…

Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Lifesaving achievements focus of media presentation by Orland Fire Protection District officials

May 27, 2023May 28, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Lifesaving achievements focus of media presentation by Orland Fire Protection District officials FULL VIDEO BELOW Orland Park — The Orland Fire Protection District hosted a media availability on Thursday May 25, 2023 to review their many achievements as one of the region’s and State of Illinois’ best Fire Districts. Board President John Brudnak welcomed media…

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

Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District swears in two new trustees, elects officers Orland Fire District — The Orland Fire Protection District swore in two new trustees on Tuesday (May 23) who were elected in the April 4, 2023 elections to six year terms, Tina Zekich and Angela Greenfield. OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield also reported during…

elections, Fire, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Michael Hasting ensures degraded former Tinley Park Mental Health Center to be revitalized into a sports park in new law

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Senator Michael Hasting ensures degraded former Tinley Park Mental Health Center to be revitalized into a sports park in new law State Senator Michael E. Hastings spearheaded a measure through the Senate that would allow Tinley Park’s Park District to renovate a degraded building into a sports park and recreational space for residents in the…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Seniors, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Artisan and craft vendor’s wanted for Cicero Farmer’s Market and Artisan Fair in June Town of Cicero, Illinois, accepting applications for arts and craft fair vendors. The fair will be held during two weekends on June 16 and 17, and June 23 and 24, 2023. Click here to download the Application Town President Larry Dominick…