Category: Cook County

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter The purchase of the Helicopter will help the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety and to fight crime On Thursday, November 17th, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted overwhelmingly to approve Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s proposal to lease a helicopter…

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Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient

November 19, 2022November 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient As a new legislative session approaches, state Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on potential laws that would help and support the local community. “I’m currently in the process of reviewing ideas for legislation…

Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Will County

Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board

November 18, 2022November 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board The following is a letter of gratitude from Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin to the voters of his 13th Cook County District as he retires from the Cook County Board. Today, November 18,2022, is my last…

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Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election? Former Chicago City Hall reporter and Tribune columnist John Kass, now the publisher of JohnKassNews.com online, joined the Two Guys on Politics weekly podcast with guests former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania…

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Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions Initiative will expand behavioral health and harm reduction services in suburban Cook County Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer Israel Rocha, and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck,…

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Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat State Senator Michael E. Hastings released the following statement on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 following the final tabulation of votes in the Nov. 8, 2022 General election. Hastings was re-elected to his seat representing the 19th Illinois Senate District where he has…

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Maria Pappas: Your Cook County property tax bill is online now

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Maria Pappas: Your Cook County property tax bill is online now Cook County’s Second Installment property tax bills have been posted at cookcountytreasurer.com, where bills can be viewed, downloaded and paid with no added surcharge. “My office has finally received the figures to print 1.8 million property tax bills,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas….