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Tinley to honor National Guard for vaccination center partnership

Posted on June 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley to honor National Guard for vaccination center partnership
Tinley to honor National Guard for vaccination center partnership

Tinley to honor National Guard for vaccination center partnership The Tinley Park Village Board on Tuesday will issue a proclamation recognizing the Illinois Air and Army National Guard for its contributions to the first COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The Village opened the site, which was the first in the…

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Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022
Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has posted the 2022 Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators on the IDPH website. The report contains additional information about each of the violations. The facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” or “A” violations of the…

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A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 By Guest Columnist No Comments on A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis
A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis

A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis By Tom Ryan Within the next 40 years, the number of people over the age of 65 in this country will increase by about 70%. Many older Americans — three in four, according to an AARP survey — want to live out their golden years at home….

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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Honors Volunteers
Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Orland Township Honors Volunteers April 20 was proclaimed Volunteer Appreciation Day in Orland Township. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Day, Orland Township hosted a ‘Berry Sweet’ volunteer appreciation dinner on Wednesday, April 20, at RoccoVino’s in Orland Park, to celebrate the contributions of the many volunteers that dedicate their time and service to the Township….

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Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month
Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month Orland Township to hold Senior Health Fair in May in recognizance of Older Americans Month Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they…

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Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price

Posted on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price
Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price

Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price This week it was announced that Netflix was seeing a significant drop in services and that is surprising considering it is the number 1 streaming service in terms of amount of new content, quality content and service. They are the easiest service to work…

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US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities
US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities

US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities The lawmakers are requesting four Medicaid priorities be included in the next economic reconciliation package. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) on Monday (April 18, 2022) sent a letter on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus (the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,…

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Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month

Posted on April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month
Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month

Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month Kick off the celebrations with the Township’s first ever Senior Block Party. Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the…

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s continued failures to reduce crime and her negative policies that have undermined the Chicago Police Department, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Lopez is the only Hispanic weho has…

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Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day
Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day Love was in the air this month for township seniors. Over the course of a week, a total of nearly 150 seniors attended two separate Valentine’s Day events held by Orland Township. Even with the dreary winter weather and sudden snowstorms, seniors were adamant about being at the Township’s…

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YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

Posted on February 9, 2022April 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID
YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau uses taxpayer-funded Village Board meeting to make a political speech against COVID mandates and uses that speech in his campaign for Congress to solicit funding By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who has made himself a laughing stock among…

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Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26

Posted on January 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26
Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26

Orland Township Announces Bingo Fest March 26 Join Orland Township for an evening of fun games, good food, and live entertainment. ALl profits beyond costs will benefit the Orland Township scholarship program for students Orland Township’s Bingo Fest, to be held on Saturday, March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature live music, fun…

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Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events
Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events Orland Township Activity Center will finally be operating at its fullest extent starting in February. The Orland Township Activity Center is planned to resume its operations to the fullest extent starting in February. The announcement comes just two weeks after the Orland Township Activity Center decided to…

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Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

Posted on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show
Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show Orland Township Hosts another successful COVID-19 Booster Clinic. hosts. Nearly 100 residents arrived to receive their dose; Orland Township hosts “Feel Fabulous February” Orland Township’s Winter craft show offers an evening of relaxation. Nearly 100 residents arrived at Orland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to receive a…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously
Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors
Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

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Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 By Guest Columnist No Comments on Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access
Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access Former five-term Congressman Erik Paulsen exposes short-cuts in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” package that on the surface appear to lower drug costs — but really only work to lower prices by significantly reducing the number of drugs available to Medicare recipients. The…

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Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Posted on January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits
Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits Seniors have been dragged into a polarized national debate over who is better, Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush or Clinton. But when it comes to Senior needs, data shows none have really done much to help us. Seniors need to change the focus of the…

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