Category: Chicago

FBI presents 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

FBI presents 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Awards In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 20, 2018, Director Christopher Wray recognized the recipients of the 2017 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the…

breaking news, Chicago, Government, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Reverend to challenge Congressman Bobby Rush as independent

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Reverend to challenge Congressman Bobby Rush as independent Longtime Congressman Bobby Rush criticized for failing to represent district, failing to defend against increasing violence, and failing to provide leadership Reverend Anthony Williams will challenge incumbent Congressman Bobby Rush in the upcoming race for the First Congressional District. Reverend Williams will make his formal announcement on…

Chicago, elections, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale

April 19, 2018May 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, one of the most popular elected officials in the State of Illinois, cautioned Thursday there is a large list of property owners in Cook County whose properties could be sold for delinquent taxes. Pappas said that nearly half, or…

Chicago, General Topics, Government, News, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show

April 6, 2018September 8, 2024 Aaron Hanania No Comments

Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show Physician Magician Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz has right prescription for magical entertainment, now playing at The Royal George Theater By Aaron Hanania The Rosenkranz Mysteries is a magic show hosted by Physician Magician, Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz. He is a physician who fell in love with…

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Groups plan to protest Confederate presence at Chicago cemetary

April 5, 2018October 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Groups plan to protest Confederate presence at Chicago cemetery Rally and Speak-out Against Confederate Monument This Saturday, February 7, from 3-4 PM, there will be a community speak-out outside of Oak Woods Cemetery, at 71st and Cottage Grove. Within Oak Woods Cemetery there is a 46 foot tall statue commemorating the confederate soldiers who died…

Chicago, News, Racism

FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19 Join the FBI Citizens Academy in celebrating the “Community Heroes among us!” Program. The FBICCAAA is honoring five (5) individuals, teams or organizations and one (1) canine as “Community Heroes” for their efforts to combat crime, terrorism, drugs and violence to make our communities stronger,…

Chicago, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website Cook County property owners can recover $94.1 million in tax overpayments by going to cookcountytreasurer.com, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The money is unclaimed even though since 2009 nearly $544 million in overpayments has been refunded or prevented by the Treasurer’s Office. Because refund…

Chicago, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Chicago announces 2018 Millennium Park summer season events

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago announces 2018 Millennium Park summer season events Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the dates for Millennium Park’s 2018 summer season which runs from May through September. Millennium Park will offer traditional favorites like the Chicago House Music Festival, Chicago Gospel Music…