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Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget (Spanish language below) The Town of Cicero voted Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021) to approve a budget that calls for no property tax increase on local property taxes but expands services for seniors, families and young people. President Larry Dominick said he was able to cover costs…
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Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….
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García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…
Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Orland Park Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. NHTSA and the Orland Park Police Department want all drivers to remember…
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Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information nd distorting truth. In the latest example of totalitarian suppression of free speech by Big Tech in our society, Change.org has removed from its site a petition sponsored by the…
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Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township The Township’s Holiday Luncheon attracted well over 350 guests. Over 350 guests attended a very festive luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park, to celebrate the Holiday season and enjoy an afternoon full of good food,…
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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…
American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…
Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) on Thursday announced the endorsements of 40+ Illinois elected officials and community leaders for his re-election campaign. This slate of endorsements includes Illinois state senators, Illinois state representatives, county elected officials, school board members, village trustees, mayors, and community…
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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…
Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has posted the First Installment Tax Year 2021 bills on cookcountytreasurer.com. The First Installment, which is 55 percent of the previous year’s total tax, is due March 1, 2022. By providing an early look at the bills,…
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…
Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16 Please join State Senator Michael Hastings at a Christmas Casino Night fundraiser in support of Senator Michael E. Hastings on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park. For questions or to RSVP please contact Kelly at [email protected] or register onlineHERE. We look forward…
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Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent View video of the press conference and photos below Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle traveled to the Town of Cicero Monday to announce that the Town’s COVID vaccination efforts have exceeded a 70 percent vaccination rate for the community. Town President…
Rules Committee Chair Alderman Michelle Harris to hold more hearings on new ward maps In a continued commitment to ensuring the city’s ward Redistricting process is open to public participation and input, Chairman Michelle Harris, 8th Ward, is holding additional public hearings this week, inviting feedback on the proposed draft map and data published online….
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Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School helped make the holidays a bit brighter for families in Orland Township. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over three decades. This year,…
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The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything Also a look at the brewing political battle in the 6th Congressional District where the strongest Republican candidate has not yet announced but will, plus perspectives on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Joe Biden. Plus, Kirk Dillard readying serious challenge against Pritzker By Ray Hanania COVID has…
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