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Hastings announces legislation to ensure fair homeowners insurance rates for Illinois families

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Hastings announces legislation to ensure fair homeowners insurance rates for Illinois families

Hastings announces legislation to ensure fair homeowners insurance rates for Illinois families State Senator Michael E. Hastings was joined at a press conference Wednesday by Senators Willie Preston, Paul Faraci, Meg Loughran Cappel, Christopher Belt, and Doris Turner to announce new legislation designed to protect homeowners from excessive insurance rate increases and ensure fairness, transparency,…

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Village of Orland Park Rededicates Village Hall in Honor of Late Former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens

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Village of Orland Park Rededicates Village Hall in Honor of Late Former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens

Village of Orland Park Rededicates Village Hall in Honor of Late Former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens In a heartfelt ceremony held Sunday, October 26, the Village of Orland Park formally rededicated its Village Hall in honor of the late former Mayor Frederick T. Owens, restoring the building’s original name: Frederick T. Owens Village Hall. The…

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Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

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Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown FRANKFORT — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits, come Nov. 1. Nearly two million Illinois residents rely on SNAP to provide…

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Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield

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Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield

Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus bill and how it could impact your electricity rates in Illinois. Consumers need to be aware of the full impact of the legislation. For more information, visit the website of the Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers, which provides updated…

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Orland Fire hosts meeting on helping Seniors who live alone Nov. 5

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Orland Fire hosts meeting on helping Seniors who live alone Nov. 5

Orland Fire hosts meeting on helping Seniors who live alone Nov. 5 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its monthly Coffee and Conversation meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 and address the challenges facing individuals and seniors who live alone.  The meeting is from 10 AM until 12 Noon and will be held at…

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Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire

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Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire

Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire Orland Fire Protection District issues warning regarding injuries from Lithium Batteries Orland Fire Protection District — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) is raising awareness about the growing dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in everyday devices…

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Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch

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Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch

Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch By Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer Every year, my office mails more than 1.8 million tax bills to property owners across Cook County. If you have a mortgage, your lender may collect money from you each month and put it in…

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Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

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Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Officials, accompanied by musical guests, honored notable Hispanic and Latine residents for their contributions to Cook County, and honored three individuals with awards (Cook County, IL) – On Wednesday, October 15th, Cook County Commissioners and the Office of Cook County Board President…

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