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Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) is pleased to announce over $500,000 in grants awarded to nearly 20 local businesses via the first round of the Back to Business program, and is encouraging other businesses to apply for the second round before the Oct. 13…

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Walk-In Flu Shots Still Available at Orland Township

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Walk-In Flu Shots Still Available at Orland Township Residents are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to fight the flu. After a successful drive-thru shot clinic on Oct. 2, which attracted nearly 100 residents, Orland Township hopes to call attention to this years remaining flu shot clinic dates. Orland Township’s 2021 Flu Shot Clinics…

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Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…

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Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 News Editor 1 Comment

Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities Chicago City Council Health Committee Members Ask Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Indoor Activities Today, eight members of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations sent a letter to Chicago Department of Public…

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Illinois Rental Payment Program distributes over $252 million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Rental Payment Program distributes over $252 million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 Illinois Continues to Ramp Up Efforts to Deliver Emergency Rental Assistance to Households in Need Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), announced that more than $252 million in rental…

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Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements

August 30, 2021September 7, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL-03) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record to honor the brave First Responders of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD), which serves and protects the residents of Orland Park, Orland Hills, and unincorporated areas of Orland Township. “Due to their excellence, Orland…

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Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials

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

Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials Two brothers who told police that they buried their mother and sister in the backyard of their Lyons home were released from police custody Monday but continue to be the subject of the death investigation. Lyons Police Chief Tom Herion said the brothers, Michael Lelko, 45,…

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Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife FOX 32 TV News report by reporter Dane Placko details how a Cook County Judge revoked the parenting rights of a Chicago mother because she refused to get vaccinated. The FOX 32 TV News report from Placko has been re-reported by news stations and media across the country…

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Fight The Flu at Orland Township

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

Fight The Flu at Orland Township Flu Shot Clinics are starting at the Township in September. In attempt to continue to further protect the community this year, Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select days in the coming months. Starting on September 1st, flu shots will be available…

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Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students As members of the General Assembly and City Council who represent Chicago communities, including some of us who are parents or guardians of CPS students, we submit the following recommendations to aid in maintaining the highest level of health safety as teachers, staff, administrators,…

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

August 20, 2021August 20, 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…

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COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report

August 8, 2021August 9, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report While some politicians are spreading misinformation about the spread of COVID exploiting children in order to sell fundraising tickets and distract taxpayers from their failed leadership, real doctors at the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics who actually know and are trained in…

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