Category: Cook County

Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall Ticket sales begin August 30th. Thirteen talented seniors have been chosen to compete for the title of 2021 Orland Township Senior American Idol! Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees for an evening of dinner, dancing, and jaw-dropping performances this October. Designed to replicate the…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Government, News, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Palos Preserves Named the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Palos Preserves Named the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place Forest Preserves of Cook County and Adler Planetarium earn the Urban Night Sky Place designation, awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association, for a 6,662-acre site in Southwest Cook County August 25, 2021—The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Palos Preserves has been designated the largest Urban…

Cook County, Entertainment, Environment, Features, Government, News, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A. Buying my first car as a kid was an exciting experience that every young person should have. That didn’t happen for my son, who purchased a KIA believing that he could help save the environment. Instead, the KIA has been giving him all kinds of problems,…

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Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

August 22, 2021August 24, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board Cristina Nonato announced her candidacy for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board of trustees in the March 15, 2022 Democratic primary election. Nonato will host a reception to meet voters on August 28, 2021 at 912 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove from 3 PM to 6 PM….

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

Orland Park native David Gust re-signs with Chicago Wolves

August 20, 2021August 21, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Park native David Gust re-signs with Chicago Wolves Productive forward owns 44 goals in parts of four AHL seasons The Chicago Wolves announced Friday they have signed forward David Gust to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2021-22 season. The 27-year-old Orland Park native notched two goals and two assists in 16 appearances…

Cook County, Features, News, Orland Park, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

August 20, 2021October 30, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees implemented a strong and effective campaign to confront the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic beginning in early 2020, making vaccinations available to all residents of the town and doing outreach in both English…

Briefs, Cook County, coronavirus, Fire, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off A great dad who was very involved in his young sons’ lives – ages 3 and 5 – suddenly found himself cut off entirely from them for no reason at all, according to court documents. Devastated, he turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

Cook County, Features, Law, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

August 18, 2021November 16, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns Illinois voters have a lot of strong and qualified candidates to consider in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the leading candidates who are hoping to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in the June 2022…