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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday Barry Goldwater was the spiritual founder of the Conservative Republican movement in the 1960s. His son, Barry Goldwater Jr., will be in Orland Park this Friday, May 20 at 6 PM at Elements Banquet Hall, 16235 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Register…
Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…
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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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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum Orland Township Committeewoman and taxpayer rights champion Liz Gorman will host a candidate’s forum to showcase the best and the brightest candidates running in the June 28 Republican Primary election. Former California Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr., the son of the man…
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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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values. The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…
Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style All-Stars Poturalski and Noesen score in third and Drury posts two goals Hours after being named to the AHL’s First All-Star Team, Andrew Poturalski and Stefan Noesen both scored during a four-goal third period as the Chicago Wolves earned a 6-3 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins…
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….
Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Board President and former Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District, unveiled his Public Safety Plan for Cook County on Thursday April 21, 2022 to address the escalating crime rates across the…
Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports Two boys were taken by their mother from Illinois to Oklahoma, where they were reportedly abused and neglected. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. found them, rescued them, reunited them with their father in Illinois, and won custody for Dad, Dads…
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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,…
Chicago Wolves Magic Number drops to 1 in big rally win over Texas Stars Chicago falls behind 2-0, but Smallman’s late goal caps big rally for win Center Spencer Smallman scored with five minutes left to cap a fierce rally and give the Chicago Wolves a 4-3 victory over the Texas Stars Friday night at…
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Sheriff Dart, State Lawmakers Applaud Federal Rule on Ghost Guns Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart commended the federal government for working to tighten restrictions on untraceable ‘ghost guns’ that evade background checks and are increasingly showing up on the streets of Chicago. The federal move comes after state lawmakers approved legislation Saturday pushed by…
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Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced legislation today requiring auto manufacturers to create a 24/7 recovery hotline to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles. The inability for law enforcement to access tracking information in real time after a carjacking makes it difficult to catch offenders and prevent the…
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Lyons hosts fundraiser for judicial candidates Raines-Welch and Kantas April 28 The Lyons Township Democratic Organization will host a fundraiser and rally for two Democratic candidates running in the June 28 Primary election for two judicial positions in the 4th Cook County SubCircuit. Nick Kantas and ShawnTe Raines-welch will be honored at a fundraiser April…
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Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar While Scott Kaspar is trying to do something to stem the threat of crime, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and his minions are lying, playing politics and using their taxpayer paid positions to boost their failed election campaigns. The latest lie comes from a…
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Hanania launches second season of Arab Radio show in Chicago Veteran journalist and columnist Ray Hanania returns to radio this week expanding his syndicated radio show to include Chicago on WNWI AM 1080 radio. “The Ray Hanania Radio Show,” hosted by the U.S. Arab Radio Network in Dearborn, Michigan, will broadcast live every Wednesday WNZK…
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Danville Clergy endorse candidate David Moore for Illinois Secretary of State David Moore surges in push for Democratic nomination for Illinois Secretary of State to succeed retiring Jessie White. Momentum means more than money Clergy in Danville, Illinois, held a news conference Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 311 N. Collett, to…
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