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Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in tribute resolution

Posted on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in tribute resolution
Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in tribute resolution

Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in Tribute Resolution Video: State Rep. Cyril Nichols was one of the hardest-working members of the Illinois General Assembly. Despite his dedication to the needs of residents of his diverse 32nd House District that ran from Chicago to Bridgeview, we did not get the backing of the leadership…

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Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community

Posted on January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community
Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community

Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community A look at some of the most recent columns published by award-winning political and satire columnist Ray Hanania. The columns examine the political war at Chicago City Hall between aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the continued financial exaggerations and political…

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Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever

Posted on January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever
Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever

Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever By: Laura Reichel A father feared he’d never see his children again – with good reason. Desperate, he called us for help. We won in court for him. Chicago matrimonial attorney Jeffery Leving, President of the Law Offices of Jeffery…

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Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD
Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD

Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn, President Kari K. Steele and Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia were elected by their peers on the Board of Commissioners to serve as officers. On January 9th the Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater…

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Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 
Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 

Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities  State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will continue in her new term as Deputy Majority Leader, fighting for south suburban communities in upcoming budget and legislative talks. Hernandez issued the following statement:  “I am honored to serve my community as Deputy…

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Hastings thanks the community for their support

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Hastings thanks the community for their support
Hastings thanks the community for their support

Hastings thanks the community for their support State Senator Michael Hastings released a statement expressing his gratitude to voters for returning him to the legislature. “Life has a way of testing our resolve, but in those moments, we discover our greatest strength. Faith keeps us moving forward, family keeps us grounded, and friends like you…

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Leving team reunited two little boys with their dad, after they were taken from him

Posted on January 10, 2025January 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team reunited two little boys with their dad, after they were taken from him
Leving team reunited two little boys with their dad, after they were taken from him

Leving team reunited two little boys with their dad, after they were taken from him By: Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his children is fundamental to our society. However, in the case of a terrified father, his bond with his children was nearly severed after a tumultuous break up with the mother….

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program

Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program Amid growing concerns that increases in property tax bills are pushing senior citizens to leave their homes, Cook County Treasurer María Pappas reminded senior homeowners today of a state program that allows them to defer paying their property taxes. The…

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Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals

Posted on January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals
Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals

Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals How is it that members of Congress can far exceed the profit performance of the stock market when it comes to  their own investments? Why did Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi artificially increase the assessments of suburban homes, thereby dramatically increasing…

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Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

Posted on January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot
Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot Candidate Michael Patrick Maloney and his slate of candidates, the “Tinley Together Slate,” were restored to the April 1, 2025, Tinley Park Village election ballot after a judge Friday ruled that efforts to remove them had violated the law. Maloney placed…

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Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study

Posted on January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study
Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study

Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study Fire numbers are lowest in December compared to the rest of the year, so January is a good time to start being more cautious. Cooking equipment ranked highly among the greatest fire hazards in winter. The clothes dryer ranked as the fourth most reported home equipment…

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Dad and children reunited for the holidays

Posted on January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad and children reunited for the holidays
Dad and children reunited for the holidays

Dad and children reunited for the holidays By Laura Reichel A father’s greatest joy is brought by his children, and his greatest fear is losing them. This is the same fear a terrified father experienced when, despite being granted an Order of Protection by the courts against his ex, his two children were left with…

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Leving team helped Dad defeat an order of protection, reuniting him with his children

Posted on December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team helped Dad defeat an order of protection, reuniting him with his children
Leving team helped Dad defeat an order of protection, reuniting him with his children

Leving team helped Dad defeat an order of protection, reuniting him with his children By: Laura Reichel A caring father faced his worst nightmare when, after an acrimonious break up, he suddenly found himself banned from seeing his own children. Desperate, he reached out to the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. for help. They…

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Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions 

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions 
Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions 

Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions  Insurance companies reject car owner claims: 5-15% of auto insurance claims are denied annually in the U.S.; California, Texas, and Florida lead the nation with the highest volume of denied claims; Common reasons for denial include insufficient or inaccurate information, policy lapses, and…

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Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary
Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office announces the arrest of 23-year-old Diego G. Lopez from Mount Prospect, 23-year-old Gamaliel Garcia, Jr., from Chicago, 22-year-old Elliott J. Myers from Chicago, and 23-year-old Adrian A. Zavala from Berwyn. The four…

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Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange
Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange

Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange Traffic shifts between the Cermak Toll Plaza and North Avenue will accommodate ongoing winter construction as weather permits DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway is preparing to shift traffic into winter configuration on Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at…

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Treasurer Pappas offers ‘snowbirds’ and other Cook County property owners the option to prepay taxes due in 2025

Posted on December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Pappas offers ‘snowbirds’ and other Cook County property owners the option to prepay taxes due in 2025
Treasurer Pappas offers ‘snowbirds’ and other Cook County property owners the option to prepay taxes due in 2025

Treasurer Pappas offers ‘snowbirds’ and other Cook County property owners the option to prepay taxes due in 2025 Treasurer Maria Pappas is offering Cook County property owners the option to prepay their 2024 property taxes that will be due in 2025. Pappas’ office will mail taxpayers with an early copy of their First Installment tax…

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Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again

Posted on December 9, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again
Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again

Andrew High School makes Unified Sports history…again Batman and Robin, Bert and Ernie, Buzz, and Woody have nothing on an incredible pair of students at Victor J. Andrew High School. T-Bolt seniors Scott Oftedahl and Montrell Sippel were recently selected to represent Special Olympic Illinois at Lobby Day in Washington D.C. It’s a known fact…

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