Category: Government

Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms In an effort to combat increasing number of guns recovered within Orland Park, the Orland Park Police Department has entered into a partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In 2021, the Orland Park Police recovered 61 illegally-possessed guns, leading to…

Crime, Government, News, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Right from the Middle: My disappointment in both Republicans and Democrats

September 21, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: My disappointment in both Republicans and Democrats Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are bringing the country together and leaders of both parties are fanning the flames of division and anger. President Joe Biden’s recent speech in which eh attacks Republicans only helped to push the two sides apart By William…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, National, Opinion, Politics

Fight The Flu at Orland Township

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Fight The Flu at Orland Township Flu Shot Clinics are starting at the Township again in September. At Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select days in the coming months. Starting on September 21st, Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select…

Events, Government, Health, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program Highway Department to be a collection site Do you have an old cell phone that sits in a drawer in your kitchen or on a shelf in your closet at home? Then it is time to clear the clutter and head to the Highway Department. Highway…

Cook County, Environment, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 News Editor 2 Comments

Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders” Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District board of trustees this week denounced the adoption of the Illinois “Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act,” also known as the SAFE-T Act, saying it reduces punishments and accountability for criminals and while undermining…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, DuPage, elections, Fire, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city

September 13, 2022September 14, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city Chicago homicides this year higher than New York City and Los Angeles with larger populations   Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th ward), candidate for Mayor of Chicago expressed outrage at the city reaching 500th homicide in Chicago so far this year. On Sunday, West Pullman…

Chicago, Crime, elections, Government, News, Politics

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24 The Orland Fire District urges the “Plan Your Escape” message for our annual Open House which will be held onSept. 24th. The Orland Fire Protection District will host its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24 in anticipation with…

Events, Features, Fire, Government, National, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech Two Guys on Politics podcast hosts former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania took President Joe Biden to task during their weekly podcast on Sunday Sept. 4, 2022 for using his speech as a political attack against Republicans and…

Baby Boomers, Bill Lipinski, elections, Features, Federal, Government, National, News, Political Pundit, Politics, rayhanania, Taxes

Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents State Rep. Cyril Nicholas, State Sen. Elect Willie Preston, and 18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis collected thousands of bottles of water, enough to fill two 18-wheel semi-trucks to help the water-starved residents of Jackson, Mississippi. Nichols, whose 32nd House District includes the 6th Ward, 15th Ward,…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors By Ray Hanania President Biden announced that he will provide college tuition relief estimated to be between $300 billion and $985 billion, depending on how many people apply. Why only waive debt for students? Why not waive mortgage debt for homeowners? Why not waive…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Education, Government, National, Opinion, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Support the Orland Township Pet-Pantry T-Shirt Fundraiser

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Support the Orland Township Pet-Pantry T-Shirt Fundraiser Orland Township has launched a t-shirt fundraiser for the Orland Township Pet-Pantry, in support of Pet-Palooza’s 10th anniversary. Orland Township has announced that the Pet-Palooza 10th Anniversary t-shirt fundraiser is live, and limited-edition shirts are now available for purchase! The Orland Township Pet Pantry aims to provide food…

Cook County, Events, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work Full intersection closures with detours also needed to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Local road closures, including weekend full intersection closures with detours, have been rescheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street for August and September to accommodate mainline bridge…

construction, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to update the State Water Plan. The hybrid (in-person and virtual) meetings will occur Aug. 24, 25 and 29. The State Water Plan identifies critical water issues facing Illinois…

Events, Flooding, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday (August 10, 2022 visited Rick and Corey Johnson’s Farm in Monee, IL and held a ‘Barn Hall’ with farmers, growers and food security advocates from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Soybean Association, Greater Chicago Food Depository and the…

Federal, food, Government, National, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 News Editor 1 Comment

Candidate Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserves Candidate for Cook County Board of Commissioner for the 17th District Daniel Calandriello announces “Biking the 17th” and hopes to raise awareness for Cook County Forest Preserve Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Daniel…

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Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday said there will be no reduction in emergency fire response services as a result of the inability of Cook County to collect taxes during which fund government unit services like the fire district, Fire Chief Michael…

Cook County, Features, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Porfirio urges “full investigation” into reported racist rant of local official

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Porfirio urges “full investigation” into reported racist rant of local official Mike Porfirio, the Democratic Candidate for the Illinois 11th Senate District, urged the City of Berwyn Wednesday to conduct a “full and transparent investigation” into accusations a city employee and school board member used offensive and racist terms during a confrontation with an African American…

Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents 20-Hour Basic Community Emergency Response Team Class offered free of charge to residents. Similar to programs in other communities including the Orland Fire Protection District. The Village of New Lenox will be hosting a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 20-Hour Basic Course starting on Thursday, September…

Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland