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  • 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.
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Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military
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Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

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Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
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Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program State Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging qualifying disadvantaged small businesses to participate in a series of upcoming virtual workshops for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. “The DBE program supports local businesses, and helps in the construction of infrastructure across…

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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 
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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs  Residents and business owners in Worth Township will have access to workforce development assistance and much more thanks to an extended partnership between Worth Township and the Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC). ESDC located in Pilsen began working together with Worth Township officials during…

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TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending

Posted on July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending
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TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending Due to the pandemic, TikTok saw a surge in popularity as people were stuck at home and looking for ways to entertain themselves. The app quickly became the most popular free app in the world, entertaining millions of users worldwide as they were stuck at home during…

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Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest

Posted on July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest
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Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest If you are looking for an enjoyable place to have a great tasting Mexican cuisine, try Agave Cocina in Oak Forest. The food is phenomenal. The costs are affordable. And the restaurant is clean and beautifully designed with plenty of seating, fast service and lots of parking By…

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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade
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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade House of Representatives passed Rep. Newman’s Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act and the HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference Clarification Act  The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Representative Marie Newman as…

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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…

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Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown

Posted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown
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Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown Lightfoot shuts down Arab and Muslims businesses when crimes are committed near them but she doesn’t shutdown stores owned by other racial groups. Last summer, 150 Arab and Muslim stores were closed by a Task Force that based its criteria solely on racism…

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Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students
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Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students Dozens of students and community members were given firsthand demonstrations on career opportunities in the building trades at the Worth Township Career Fair. Township Clerk Eamon McMahon and the Worth Township Community Development Board arranged for the Construction Industry Service Corporation, and the Chicago and Cook County…

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Leving to present on dad’s rights legal issues at Horasis Global meeting Friday March 4, 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving to present on dad’s rights legal issues at Horasis Global meeting Friday March 4, 2022
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Leving to present on dad’s rights legal issues at Horasis Global meeting Friday March 4, 2022 Dad’s Rights lawyer Jeffery M. Leving will be one of the presenters at a Global Meeting on Friday hosted by Horasis, a think tank for global leaders in business, government and society. Leving will speak about poverty, its impact…

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Attorney Michael Del Galdo receives “Super Lawyer” recognition for 12th Year

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Attorney Michael Del Galdo receives “Super Lawyer” recognition for 12th Year
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Attorney Michael Del Galdo receives “Super Lawyer” recognition for 12th Year Cook Mayors Praise Del Galdo “Super Lawyer” Designation. Del Galdo Tapped as Illinois Local Government “Super Lawyer” 12 Years in a Row A national legal magazine is out with its 2022  list of best Illinois lawyers and tapped eight Chicago-area attorneys as the state’s “super”…

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Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet
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Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet Beloved Chicagoland favorite Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage opens new location in Joliet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, the Chicagoland staple known for its savory Italian beef sandwiches, announced the opening of a new location in Joliet. Conveniently located at 1866 W. Jefferson Street, the new…

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