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2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium
2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium

2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium USA National Rugby team takes on Romania at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview, Friday July 5. Tickets for this historic event can be purchased online at www.eagles.rugby/usavsromania  Bridgeview, IL (June 5, 2024) – The 2024 National Rugby Team American Series will take place Friday July 5th,…

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School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam
School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam Victor J. Andrew had a total of 40 students across the German 1, 2 and 3 courses participate in the National German Exam given by the American Association of Teachers of German.  Students scored very well, five of whom received Bronze and Silver medals for…

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Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

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Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12 Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is kicking off its adult and teen summer reading season with a Local Author Showcase featuring a book fair and 30 authors Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free. A third of the…

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Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

Posted on May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s
Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s “Farewell to South Shore” by award winningauthor Charlene Wexler  takes readers on a nostalgic trip through Chicago’s South Shore and beyond — A Perfect Summer Beach Read This summer, readers can transport themselves to mid-century Chicago, where Sherrie Paul…

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Owens family questions removal of name from Village Administration Building

Posted on May 2, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Owens family questions removal of name from Village Administration Building

Owens family questions removal of name from Village Administration Building The family of beloved and highly respected late former Orland Park Mayor Fred Owens has questioned why Mayor Keith Pekau has removed his name from the outdoor sign identifying the Village Administration Building, which was placed there in 1993 following his passing the year before….

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Popular weekly Frankfort Country Market kicks off Sunday April 21, 2024

Posted on April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Popular weekly Frankfort Country Market kicks off Sunday April 21, 2024
Popular weekly Frankfort Country Market kicks off Sunday April 21, 2024

Popular weekly Frankfort Country Market kicks off Sunday April 21, 2024 The Village of Frankfort will kick off the 2024 Frankfort Country Market season with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Mayor Keith Ogle and the Village Board. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 9 AM near the entrance of…

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The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study
The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study

The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study The number 47 is drawn the least across all lotteries, with an average frequency of just 138 . The numbers 46 and 43 are second and third, respectively. The luckiest lottery number is 28, with a frequency of 201.4  New research has discovered the lottery numbers…

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Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24

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Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24

Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24 The St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event will be held on Sunday March 24, 2024.   This annual event is organized by the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce in Chicago at at Firewater Saloon, 6689 N Oliphant in Chicago.  A performance of…

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