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The Public Loves “Maria the Pappas” the new memoir from Maria Pappas The new Memoir by Maria Pappas on her early life experiences that led her to successful public service NOW AVAILABLE: CLICK HERE to Order the Memoir NOW from Amazon.com (News media, contact us for review copies; visit the website MariaThePappas.com and contact the…
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Local Fashion store AKIRA to feature release of popular annual Maria Pappas Calendar for 2027 By Staff Writer What began as a creative way for Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to connect with the public has become an annual tradition and one of the most sought-after calendars in Chicago, this year featuring fashions designed by…
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a Colombian Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the Treasurer’s Office. The event was attended by Consul General Diego Alexander Angulo Martínez of the Consulate of Colombia in Chicago. The event recognized the rich history, culture, and…
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Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Several dozen young campers received training in basic fire safety and life-saving skills at the Orland Fire Protection District’s annual summer Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the district’s training center on 163rd Place in Orland Park. Children ages…
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Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure “The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs. Nutsfuratu, the Giant Alien Vampire Squirrel from Planet Schnark” Blends Humor, Heart and Out-of-This-World Chaos by Tinley Park author Jon Bigness Young readers looking for outrageous fun, unforgettable characters and nonstop adventure have a new hero to cheer for in The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs….
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026 Audiences are Invited To Travel “Over the Rainbow” for this Timeless Journey with Familiar Characters and Oscar-Winning Music Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is…
Orland Firefighter reflects on 29 years of service after retirement Orland Park, IL – From the time he was a young child, Robert Winkelman always wanted to be a firefighter. Last week, he retired after 35 years of total fire service, including 29 years with the Orland Fire Protection District, most recently as a Battalion…
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas (middle) celebrated the Assyrian New Year of 6776 by welcoming dozens of civic, business and community leaders to her downtown office for an afternoon of traditional Assyrian song and dance. The Assyrian New Year,…