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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,…

Chicago, coronavirus, Education, Government, Health, News

Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair The public turned out to ready their children for the opening of local schools at the Orland Township Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday August 14. Orland Township’s Back-to-School Health Fair, hosted by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees, greeted the families and were joined…

Cook County, Education, Events, Features, Government, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Terrence Howard Was the Featured Guest for Conversations with Mark Vargas Event

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Ray Hanania

Terrence Howard Was the Featured Guest for Conversations with Mark Vargas Event Actor and Entrepreneur Terrence Howard was the featured guest for the second Conversations with Mark Vargas that took place on July 9 at Judson University in Elgin. Judson alumnus Mark Vargas ’04 hosted the discussion with Howard about life, business, and finding inspiration. Before a crowd…

Education, Features, General Topics, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

SONIC Drive-In donates $31,128.00 to teachers in Chicago this Teacher Appreciation Month

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Ray Hanania

SONIC Drive-In donates $31,128.00 to teachers in Chicago this Teacher Appreciation Month America’s Drive-In thanked public school teachers by donating $1.5 million to requests for learning supplies across the country To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5…

Chicago, Education, Features, General Topics, National, News, NewsWire

Chicago Families Demand Senate President Don Harmon and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Stop Standing in the Way of Chicago Voters & Families

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

Chicago Families Demand Senate President Don Harmon and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Stop Standing in the Way of Chicago Voters & Families CHICAGO – With four days left in the legislative session, the Grassroots Education Movement (GEM) coalition will hold an 11AM press conference to demand that Mayor Lori Lightfoot step out of the way and…

Chicago, Education, Government, Illinois Legislature, NewsWire

Orland Township presents Scholarship awards

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township presents Scholarship awards The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation awarded 17 area students scholarships recognizing their academic excellence. The scholarship presentations were made by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and members of the Orland Township board which is recognized as one of the best and most efficient government agencies in the Orland Park region Orland…

Cook County, Education, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Smith named principal at Carl Sandburg High school District 230

May 18, 2021 Ray Hanania

Smith named principal at Carl Sandburg High school District 230 The High School District 230 School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Derrick Smith as Principal of Sandburg High School beginning on July 1, 2021. “The School Board looks forward to seeing Dr. Smith’s passion for student achievement and connection shine in his new…

Cook County, Education, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 News Editor

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts Thirteen local school districts are set to receive over $155 million in additional funding, State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) announced today. The funding comes as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief packages and is meant to address challenges caused by the pandemic. “Now…

Education, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Pritzker tours vaccination center at Morton East High school

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker tours vaccination center at Morton East High school Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker toured a state designated vaccination site on Thursday located at Morton East High school, 2423 South Austin Boulevard, in the Town of Cicero. Pritzker announced during the tour that the state will receive $45 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase…

coronavirus, Education, Features, Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Offers Scholarship Opportunities

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Offers Scholarship Opportunities High school seniors seeking financial assistance for college encouraged to apply The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation will be awarding more than $15,000 in scholarships to Orland Township high school seniors from the 2021 graduating class, announced Paul O’Grady, Orland Township Supervisor and President of the Scholarship Foundation. The Orland Township…

Education, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

The courage of standing up for our Police

December 25, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

The courage of standing up for our Police A student athlete at the University of Illinois stood tall and proud recently while all of her teammates and coaches took a knee during the singing of the National Anthem. That student, who I know but won’t identify, has true courage and is the symbol of what…

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, Education, Opinion, Police, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Abir Othman named next Principal at Andrew High School

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Abir Othman named next Principal at Andrew High School The High School District 230 School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Abir Othman as Principal of Andrew High School, in light of the promotion of Dr. Robert Nolting to the role of Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2021. “Abir is a strong and compassionate leader…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland