Category: Features

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…

Cook County, Editors Pick, elections, Features, Government, News, news release, Orland Park, Politics, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Pratt Industries donates $2 million to Muhammad Ali Center

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pratt Industries donates $2 million to Muhammad Ali Center Muhammad Ali Center Announces $2 Million Donation from Businessman Anthony Pratt, Owner and Chairman of Pratt Industries. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Muhammad’s birth The Muhammad Ali Center is proud to announce a $2 million donation from businessman Anthony Pratt, owner and chairman of Georgia-based…

Business, Features, News

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

Cook County, coronavirus, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book “As Fast as Her” is the exciting story of hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield, who led the US Women’s Hockey team to Olympic gold and was the first female hockey player to compete in the fastest skater competition at the NHL All-Star weekend. Presale orders of the…

Books & Films, Cook County, Features, National, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge All other Steppenwolf productions proceeding as planned, with Seagull opening the new Ensemble Theater April–June 2022 Due to the COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for public health, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has postponed its Steppenwolf for Young…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, News, Theater

Right from the Middle: Elementary School essay contest on America’s Greatest President now open

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Elementary School essay contest on America’s Greatest President now open Former Congressman Bill Lipinski sponsors a regular writing contest on American Patriotism for young elementary school students in 6th 7th and 8th Grade. Anyone from any school can enter and the winning essays and schools with the most entries can win…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Education, Features, Federal, National, Opinion, Politics

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Spreads Holiday Cheer with Home-Style Catering Options Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, the Chicago-based restaurant known for its savory Italian beef, is celebrating this holiday season with one-of-a-kind catering options that will take the stress off…

Business, Chicago, Cook County, Features, food, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves win 12th straight game tying franchise record

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves win 12th straight game tying franchise record Chicago keeps rolling with its top five scorers playing in the NHL The Chicago Wolves’ special teams produced a power-play goal and a shorthanded goal in the second period to secure a landmark 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards David…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township The Township’s Holiday Luncheon attracted well over 350 guests. Over 350 guests attended a very festive luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park, to celebrate the Holiday season and enjoy an afternoon full of good food,…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Environment, Features, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV Dad’s Rights advocate Jeffery Leving is co-hosting a Toys for Tots holiday giveaway organized by his legal team led by attorney Jeffrey Paustian in conjunction ith WGN TV Morning News. Leving, who is the premier attorney representing father’s rights, said during alive interview Dec….

Chicago, Cook County, Features, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…

Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award

December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…

Chicago, Cook County, Events, Features, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Offers Customers Free Soda for Each Toy Donation Made at Local Restaurant Locations CHICAGO, Ill. – Donate a toy, leave with a free pop! Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage is ringing in the season of giving through the launch of its…

Business, Chicago, Features, food, News, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Bloomington Illinois Navy Student Recognized for Excellence by Air Force

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bloomington Illinois Navy Student Recognized for Excellence by Air Force Bloomington Illinois Sailor earns Air Force 316th Training Squadron’s Student of the Month By Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Jason Sikora GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The 316th Training Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base holds a student of the month competition with more…

Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…

Cook County, Features, Fire, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10 For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families who are experiencing financial difficulties; with a majority of the recipients being clients of the Orland Township Food Pantry. Whether you’re donating…

Cook County, Entertainment, Events, Features, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School helped make the holidays a bit brighter for families in Orland Township. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over three decades. This year,…

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