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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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Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge

Posted on December 7, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge
Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge

Pekau Allies Removed from Electoral Board by Cook County Judge Two of the most vicious and controversial members of the Orland Park Village Board, Cindy Katsenes and Bill Healy, were ordered removed by a Cook County Judge from serving on the Village Election Board named by Mayor Keith Pekau to oversee a faulty challenge to…

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Dad wins custody of child after defending false child abuse allegations

Posted on December 7, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad wins custody of child after defending false child abuse allegations

Dad wins custody of child after defending false child abuse allegations By: Laura Reichel There are few feelings more painful in the world for a father than being falsely accused of abusing his own child – but that is indeed what happened to this loving dad. Chicago matrimonial attorney and Litigation Director Arthur Kallow of…

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County Treasurer Pappas can help you understand your property taxes in virtually any language

Posted on December 6, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on County Treasurer Pappas can help you understand your property taxes in virtually any language
County Treasurer Pappas can help you understand your property taxes in virtually any language

County Treasurer Pappas can help you understand your property taxes in virtually any language By Maria Pappas The property tax system can confound lifelong Cook County residents. Assessments, appeals, exemptions and other parts of the process can be difficult to understand. Now imagine you immigrated from a place that didn’t have property taxes. Many countries…

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Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Posted on December 5, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers
Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers The Orland Park Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2 aimed at reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was carried out by the Orland Park Police…

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Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system

Posted on December 4, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system
Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system

Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system Mohammed Jaber, Candidate for Orland Park Trustee in the Feb 25 and April 1 elections, steps up to defend the Orland Library from attacks by the Orland Park Village Board and Mayor Pekau. Orland Park, IL — Orland Park Trustee candidate Mohammed…

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