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Circus elephants banned Among new laws in Illinois By Steve Metsch It wouldn’t be the new year without dozens of new laws on the books in Illinois. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting laws that take effect on Monday, Jan. 1: More people in need of transplants may benefit as drivers who…
Lyons’ early Christmas gift Residents get new and improved recycling bins By Steve Metsch Residents living in the southwest corner of Lyons found an early Christmas gift in their alleys the week of Dec. 11: Bright blue 65-gallon recycling bins. The new bins replace the old, smaller versions that had no lids. These are designed…
Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize Arab Americans in Illinois called on gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker Wednesday to publicly apologize for insensitive comments he made in which he accused a Muslim American group of being “terrorists” when he ran for Congress in 1998. Arab American Democratic Club President Samir Khalil said the comment…
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Video Interview with veteran journalist Bruce DuMont By Aaron Hanania Bruce DuMont was hooked by broadcast journalism when he was just 10 years old. His uncle Allen B. DuMont founded the DuMont Television Network and in 1968 became a producer for WGN 720 AM Radio. DuMont quickly rose to become a well known TV and radio…
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Lipinski Honors 2017 Senior Citizens of the Year Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announced the winners of the 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year Award during a special program yesterday in Hickory Hills. The winners were chosen based on their contributions to their communities in the Third Congressional District. “These individuals demonstrate on a daily basis…
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Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest Five Southwest and West suburban communities were named as being among the safest communities to live in the State of Illinois in a new survey released by SafeHome. The five communities listed in the state’s top 20 are Des Plaines (#6), Tinley Park (#8), Oak…
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The bullying of Sharon Brannigan Sharon Brannigan, a suburban Township politician who made some improper comparisons while arguing about immigration policy has suddenly become the target of the protesters against anti-Muslim, anti-Arab racism. But in their protests, they have turned into bullies who yell, scream, and disrespect the image of what Arabs are all about. And…
NARAL stands with Marie Newman in 3rd District Congressional race NARAL Stands With Marie Newman as Ballot Signatures Submitted in IL-03. NARAL Volunteers Gathered Signatures From Voters Across The 3rd to Support Pro-Choice Champion NARAL Pro-Choice America congratulated Marie Newman today as she submitted signatures to qualify for the ballot in Illinois’ 3rd congressional district. The…
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