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Illinois tackling harmful Lake Michigan shoreline erosion at Illinois Beach State Park

Posted on January 12, 2023January 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois tackling harmful Lake Michigan shoreline erosion at Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois tackling harmful Lake Michigan shoreline erosion at Illinois Beach State Park

Illinois tackling harmful Lake Michigan shoreline erosion at Illinois Beach State Park Two projects aim to curb erosion of beach and natural habitats Two ground-breaking projects underway at Illinois Beach State Park will help protect precious shoreline from erosion caused by Lake Michigan waves and inform future decisions about how to blunt the effects of…

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Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, Wreath and Light recycling

Posted on December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, Wreath and Light recycling
Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, Wreath and Light recycling

Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, Wreath and Light recycling Live Christmas tree and wreath collection in the Village of Orland Park will be offered by Waste Management, the Village’s waste collector. During the first two full weeks of January, the weeks of January 2 and January 9, Waste Management customers can place Christmas trees and…

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Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County
Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department…

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Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program
Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program

Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program Highway Department to be a collection site Do you have an old cell phone that sits in a drawer in your kitchen or on a shelf in your closet at home? Then it is time to clear the clutter and head to the Highway Department. Highway…

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Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves

Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 By News Editor 1 Comment on Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves
Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves

Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves Candidate for Cook County Board of Commissioner for the 17th District Daniel Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” and hopes to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserve Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Daniel…

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Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event

Posted on July 15, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event
Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event

Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event The Orland Township Highway Department headed by Commissioner Antonio Rubino will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for all Illinois residents. This is the 1st Annual Southside Event – this event has never happened before in Cook County! The Household Hazardous Waste Event…

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Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative
Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative Schools in Cicero, Franklin Park, Maywood and Northlake were among the 24 schools that received awards from Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant Program Under Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant program, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability awarded grant…

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County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements
County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements

County Executive David Crowley to Sign Legislation Funding McKinley Beach Restoration & Safety Improvements Tomorrow, June 30 at 1 PM, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will sign legislation authored by Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman, Chairman of the County Board Committee on Parks, Energy, and Environment, funding the design and construction of repairs to McKinley Beach….

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Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes
Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes

Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes Illinois officials remind residents to use caution when recreating in Illinois waters and be aware of harmful “Algal Blooms” (Blue Green algae blooms). Algal blooms are the result of a nutrient, like nitrogen or phosphorus from various sources (for example fertilizer runoff or other forms of…

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Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding

Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding
Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding

Casten, Foster, Underwood, Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding Congressman Sean Casten, Congressman Bill Foster, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Congressman Bobbie Rush highlight Electric Vehicle infrastructure funding at Lion Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Facility. Democrat-led tax credits and Investments in EV Innovation will Fuel Illinois’ Economic Future U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Bill Foster (IL-11), Congresswoman…

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Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center

Posted on January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center
Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center

Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center Clifford Law Offices to File First Lawsuit Against Amazon on Behalf of Family of Downstate Delivery Driver Killed at Distribution Center During Tornado; Zoom Press Conference with Mother and Lawyer at NOON (CST) MONDAY Clifford Law Offices on Monday, Jan….

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Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles
Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles Each winter when the weather turns cold, the Quad Cities serves as host to a large majority of bald eagles making their annual southern migration from Canada to the unfrozen waters of the Mississippi River. The Quad Cities celebrates over 50 years of bald eagle education…

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