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IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels
IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses on the increase around Illinois, the Illinois Department…

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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request…

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Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM
Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM

Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM State Senator Steven Landek joins Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez to host a “Back to School” COVID Testing event . The COVID testing will be held at the Summit Park District Recreation Center, 5700 S. Archer Road in Summit between the hours…

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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 
Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs  Residents and business owners in Worth Township will have access to workforce development assistance and much more thanks to an extended partnership between Worth Township and the Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC). ESDC located in Pilsen began working together with Worth Township officials during…

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Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases
Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid testing and the support of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories, in quick succession the Department identified 16 residents and 10 staff positive…

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Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests
Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

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…

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Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office
Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office

Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office Rob Cruz said in a letter to the District 229 board on Feb. 10, 2022 that they must reinstate him to his elected seat on the school board or face a lawsuit he plans to file by the end of the month. Cruz,…

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Youtube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

Posted on February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Youtube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID
Youtube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

Youtube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau uses taxpayer funded Village Board meeting to make a political speech against COVID mandates and uses that speech in his campaign for Congress to solicit funding By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who has made himself a laughing stock…

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Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners

Posted on February 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners
Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners

Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners Orland Township is currently seeking qualified nurse practitioners who may be interested in working with the Township, including during immunization clinics and health fairs, when needed.  Orland Township’s Health Services Department provides residents with opportunities throughout the year to receive immunizations and health-related information. The department is currently seeking qualified…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

Posted on January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19 Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar will be joined by Northshore Clinical Labs to administer PCR tests in the district office, free of charge To increase testing in the 16th District, representatives from Northshore Clinical Labs will be at Cook County Commissioner…

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Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Posted on January 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini
Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

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Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

Posted on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show
Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show Orland Township Hosts another successful COVID-19 Booster Clinic. hosts. Nearly 100 residents arrived to receive their dose; Orland Township hosts “Feel Fabulous February” Orland Township’s Winter craft show offers an evening of relaxation. Nearly 100 residents arrived at Orland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to receive a…

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