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Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trains judges

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trains judges
Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trains judges

Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trains judges This past weekend, Nov. 20, 2021, the Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trained about 200 Chicago area police officers to become election judges in upcoming elections. Organizer Scott Kaspar said that the event featured active and retired law enforcement officers who hailed from  Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake,…

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Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County
Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.  In order to ensure your health, we are sharing our holiday guidelines for safe celebrations and travel. Please take these proven precautions in all of your holiday…

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Orland Township Receives 2021 Top Hat Award

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Receives 2021 Top Hat Award
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Orland Township Receives 2021 Top Hat Award The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago presented the award on Sunday, Nov. 21. On Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago awarded Orland Township with their Top Hat Award during the Annual Memorial and Awards Mass held at St. Mary Magdalene,…

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Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa

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Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa Santa’s on his way to celebrate in Orland Township! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice; don’t think twice about attending Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa! Children and their families are invited to join Santa Claus and Supervisor Paul O’Grady with the Board of Trustees in celebrating the most wonderful…

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Orland Township’s Holiday Letters to Elders Program

Posted on November 20, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s Holiday Letters to Elders Program
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Orland Township’s Holiday Letters to Elders Program Spread Holiday cheer to a Senior who lives near! Program offers service hours to students who volunteer Orland Township’s annual Holiday Program, which provides a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families and young children who experience financial difficulties, is expanding and…

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Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs

Posted on November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs
Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs

Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs Dominik Bokk and Josh Jacobs score early for Chicago to no avail The Chicago Wolves jumped to an early two-goal lead, but the Rockford IceHogs rallied for a 6-3 victory Friday night at the MetroCentre. Forwards Dominik Bokk and David Gust and defenseman…

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Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler
Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler

Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler Canadian singer-songwriter Haley K Turner is releasing the most unanticipated original holiday song in the last 25 years. Inspired by a recent plea from Adam Sandler for “someone out there” to write a new Hanukkah song, Haley created one of the first…

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Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving with Safe Driving

Posted on November 15, 2021November 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving with Safe Driving
Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving with Safe Driving

Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving with Safe Driving Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time, Orland Park Police advise The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Orland Park Police Department to make sure you make it to the table this Thanksgiving. Because the Thanksgiving holiday is…

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