Category: Cook County

Cook County Sheriff Dart says suspect in Las Vegas stabbings apprehended

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Sheriff Dart says suspect in Las Vegas stabbings apprehended Members of the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the US Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force arrested a 26-year-old man wanted for stabbing three people in a Las Vegas hotel parking lot, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Friday March 18, 2022. Bradley…

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Tinley Park Police seek identity of armed robbery suspect

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tinley Park Police seek identity of armed robbery suspect Tinley Park Police are asking for help in identifying a man who robbed a Tinley Park business at gunpoint Thursday night March 17, 2022. Police said a man wearing a black surgical mask and a hooded sweatshirt pulled tightly over his head entered Just Threading, 9512…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar honors Jamie Kucera and her work as Executive Director and CEO at the PAV YMCA Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar has named Jamie Kucera the 2022 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award…

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Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire

March 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Woman and firefighter injured in Cicero apartment fire A woman and a firefighter were injured in an apartment Fire at 1834 S51st Court in the Town of Cicero that was reported around 9 PM on Wednesday evening, March 16, 2022. The fire was contained to the top unit of the 8 unit apartment building, fire…

Cook County, Fire, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to receive the Polish Daily News “Dziennik Zwiazkowy” 2021 Person of the Year award on March 23, 2022 On March 23, 2022, Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, in recognition of her long-standing service to the residents of Cook County and the…

Cook County, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Out-of-state father wins custody of childduring and after neglect investigation

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Out-of-state father wins custody of child during and after neglect investigation A father from out of state received a call from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services that the agency suspected his 7-year-old boy was being neglected by his mother, and they were investigating. Dad came to Illinois, and DCFS placed the boy with…

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Leving Legal Forum to address client misconceptions of the law

March 12, 2022March 13, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Leving Legal Forum to address client misconceptions of the law The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via Zoom. Attorney Andrey Filipowicz…

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I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t No other politician has had a greater impact on trying to strengthen Illinois than Mike Madigan. With a career spanning more than half a century, it’s unavoidable that a politician will face a serious challenge from his enemies, including from a Trump appointed U.S. Attorney. But…

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RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers scholarship for women to attend college

March 9, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers scholarship for women to attend college The RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation is offering a $10,000 scholarship to a woman who is seeking to return to or start college, Foundation President William O. Lipinski announced this week. Lipinski said the scholarship, which is named after his late wife, is intended to help a…

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Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests The Town of Cicero Health Department is now offering a highly anticipated new service for Cicero residents, the Rapid PCR Molecular Test for the COVID-19 virus with results made available to patients in approximately 15 minutes, Health Department officials announced this week. Health Department officials explained…

Cook County, coronavirus, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings Cicero Police said Tuesday (March 8, 2022) they have secured three Arrest Warrants for a suspect accused in a series of car jackings including the latest which occurred in the alley of 50th and Ogden Avenue on Saturday March 5, 12:15 PM….

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Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District Former Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel T Calandriello Announces Run for Cook County Board. Calandriello’s leadership will bring a Fresh Approach to Cook County Government Dan Calandriello filed his petitions for nomination of Cook County Commissioner for the 17th District on MOnday March 7,…

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Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights

March 6, 2022March 8, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights Dads’ Rights authority and attorney Jeffery M. Leving sits down for an interview about his legal practice, his fight to ensure divorced or separated parents have equal rights when it come to raising children, and why providing equal rights in parenting is important in ensuring…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Friday March 4, 2022 led Congress members Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in a letter urging BNSF Railway Company to re-engage in good faith discussions with…

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Chicago Wolves rally to corral Texas Stars

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves rally to corral Texas Stars Young guns Ryan Suzuki and Jack Drury score crucial goals in Chicago win Winnetka native Jack Drury’s shorthanded goal midway through the third period served as the game-winner as the Chicago Wolves rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Texas Stars Wednesday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards Stefan…

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Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart testified today before a U.S. Senate Committee about the Chicago area’s disturbing rise in carjackings and his work with automakers on innovative, comprehensive solutions. Last year there were more than 2,000 carjackings – or about one every four hours…

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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Recognized for Surgical Safety Program

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Recognized for Surgical Safety Program Palos Hospital Earns AORN Go Clear Award™ Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital has earned the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Go Clear Award™, a program to recognize facilities that make surgical smoke evacuation a top priority. Of three levels of distinction, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is…

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Dad, boys together again after long, difficult separation

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dad, boys together again after long, difficult separation A father broke up with the mother of his children, and she wasn’t allowing him to see them. He was pushed out of their lives. The children are boys, ages 4 and 2. If Dad did nothing, he probably would never see his boys again. He was…

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