Category: Government

Orland Park Mayor disappointed in Trustees’ rejection of concert series plan

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Mayor disappointed in Trustees’ rejection of concert series plan The Orland Park Village board, still angry over the voter’s rejection of Dan McLaughlin as Mayor and the election of Keith Pekau, continue to block Pekau’s ideas and proposals. Critics have accused the new board of continuing to put politics over the best interests…

Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing Safe grilling is the topic May 24 at the Orland Fire Protection District’s monthly program “Coffee and Conversations” which addresses a wide range of topics involving family and personal safety. How to barbecue safely and avoid mishaps is the topic of this month’s “Coffee and Conversation” hosted…

Events, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

CEDA offers student scholarships for low-income families

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

CEDA offers student scholarships for low-income families The Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) is offering scholarships for students in low-income families. The scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 for residents of Suburban Cook County. Students must submit a competed scholarship application (that can be obtained by going online at www.CEDAOrg.net) no later than Friday…

Education, Government, News

CUB to host meeting in Palos Township to help consumers save money

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

CUB to host meeting in Palos Township to help consumers save money Palos Township will be hosting a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) event on May 30, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A free mini breakfast with coffee, juice and donuts will be offered to attendees, donated by Palos Township Trustee Sharon Branigan. Branigan,…

Government, Health, News, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

May 2, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois ComEd, the energy company, encourages customers in Chicagoland to be safe and report outage information via text or call in the face of heavy storms headed to Chicagoland and the suburbs Wednesday May 2, 2018 ComEd is closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather that may affect…

breaking news, Chicago, Environment, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Weather

Can Mayoral challengers step up to give Emanuel a run for his money?

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Can Mayoral challengers step up to give Emanuel a run for his money? A new analysis by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform looks at how record spending is making it difficult to challenge incumbents who raise huge campaign war chests in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Can challengers in Chicago really challenge Mayor…

Chicago, elections, Government, News, Politics

No injuries reported at Orland Park retail store fire

April 29, 2018April 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

No injuries reported at Orland Park retail store fire A fire was reported at the Old Navy retailer store at 105 Orland Park Place Drive inside the Orland Park Place Mall on Sunday night at around 5:30 pm that caused significant fire and smoke damage to the store. Fire officials said more than 30 people…

breaking news, Fire, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Bridgeview Stadium is an investment in our future

April 27, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bridgeview Stadium is an investment in our future Toyota Park changes its name to SeatGeek Stadium, remaining one of the Southwest Side and suburbs most valuable economic assets next to Midway Airport in driving up home, jobs and economic wellbeing in the Southwest Region By Ray Hanania For many years, the Southwest Side and suburbs…