Category: Editors Pick

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…

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Time for one unified organization for veterans

November 24, 2021November 26, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Time for one unified organization for veterans Having two organizations to represent military veterans is wrong. The VFW and the American Legion should be combined into one group and all veterans should be allowed to join without the perception of discrimination. By Ray Hanania During my sophomore year at Northern Illinois University, I knew my…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at St. Sabina Church

November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at St. Sabina Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at Saint Sabina Church to help preserve homeownership. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has opened a satellite office at Saint Sabina Church as part of her Black Houses Matter homeownership preservation program. Partnering with Father…

Chicago, Cook County, Editors Pick, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Chicago Wolves outshot but lose to the Toronto Marlies

November 14, 2021November 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves outshot but lose to the Toronto Marlies The Central Division leaders faced Toronto for the first time in seven seasons Despite producing a 39-25 advantage in shots, the Chicago Wolves suffered a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Marlies Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forward Sam Miletic scored for the Central Division-leading Wolves (7-3-0-0),…

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Chicago Wolves defeat Rockford IceHogs at MetroCentre

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves defeat Rockford IceHogs at MetroCentre Poturalski, Noesen and Gelinas score early goals for Central Division leaders The Chicago Wolves produced three first-period goals and rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Friday night at the MetroCentre. Forwards Andrew Poturalski, Stefan Noesen and Maxim Letunov and defenseman Eric Gelinas scored for the…

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Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More than $750,000 in refunds have been identified…

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Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad By Efar Veronique A distraught dad was in despair because he didn’t know where his daughter was. He was horrified at the thought of never seeing his little girl again, and feared she would become a victim of abuse at the hands of the mother’s…

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Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas Parade, Presentation and Ice Cream Social Commemorate Historic Tourism Space Flight. Wally Funk is the oldest person ever to rocket into space. Thousands lined up today to honor hometown hero Wally Funk during a parade down Historic Main Street and a presentation on…