Category: Cook County

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater Casting announced for the January 30, “Future Labs” reading of Layalina by Martin Yousif Zebari, directed by Azar Kazemi. The Goodman’s first streaming effort of 2021 is near capacity Goodman Theatre announces the full cast for the FREE live reading of Layalina, January 30…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, NewsWire, Releases, Theater

Illinois to relocate state facilities from Thomas Center

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois to relocate state facilities from Thomas Center Governor Pritzker Announces State Will Buy West Loop Building that Will Save $20 Million a Year. State of Illinois acquires 555 West Monroe, a 17-story building in Chicago’s West Loop as part of effort to optimize real estate portfolio. Acquisition will result in the elimination of $20 million…

Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, NewsWire

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home Pro Men’s Outdoor Soccer Returns to Bridgeview’s 20,000 Seat Soccer Stadium The new Chicago NISA professional soccer team announced it will play its home games at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois beginning late this summer when the National Independent Soccer Association’s 2021-22 season begins. Chicago NISA President/CEO Peter…

Chicago, Cook County, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Website

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Website Coronavirus.Illinois.Gov Will Host Vaccination Locations, Vaccination Appointment Information, FAQs, & Updates on Vaccination Plan Building on the state’s progress as it moves into the early stages of Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Plan, Governor JB Pritzker announced a new portal on coronavirus.illinois.gov to provide residents with easily…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27 The COVID-19 pandemic introduced uncertainty and fear to the lives of most small business owners around Cook County. To continue to support small businesses through this difficult time, Cook County’s COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program is planning a finance-focused…

Business, Cook County, coronavirus, NewsWire

Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot Orland Township sends Term Limits Referendum to Cook County Clerk, Positioning the Question Before Voters in the April 6 Consolidated Election. Orland Park Voters in November Showed Overwhelming Support for Term Limits Responding to a clear directive from local voters, Orland Township filed a term…

Briefs, Cook County, elections, Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids More than a half dozen victims of wrongful police raids testified at today’s congressional inquiry conducted by Chicago Congressman Danny K. Davis, including Anjanette Young whose case sparked national outrage. Her videotaped message implored political and community leaders to take a defiant stand against bogus police…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Federal, Government, News, Politics, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

Home Fire in Orland Park: no one injured

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Home fire in Orland Park: no one injured The Orland Fire Protection District received a call for a house fire on the 16000 block of Haven Ave. at around 8:20 AM on Friday. Companies arrived to find smoke billowing from the eves of the house and filling up the home. Most of the damage impacted the…