Category: Government

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

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Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support Three local libraries are set to receive grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview). “This funding benefits our children and working families who rely on our libraries for resources and assistance,” Landek…

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

Casten slams delays in mail delivery

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Casten slams delays in mail delivery

Casten slams delays in mail delivery Casten delivers speech calling for action on postal delays devastating Illinois Seniors, Families and small businesses U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of…

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Government, National, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80

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Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80

Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80 Announces Next Phase of Houbolt Road Project in Joliet. Rebuild Illinois Funding Project to Modernize Key Corridor, Improve Safety Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials today to announce the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and…

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construction, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Orland Park Police Implement New Orland Park Neighborhood Watch Program

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Orland Park Police Implement New Orland Park Neighborhood Watch Program

Orland Park Police Implement New Orland Park Neighborhood Watch Program Community encouraged to voluntarily register cameras to assist in crime prevention efforts The Orland Park Police Department recently unveiled its new Orland Park Neighborhood Watch program. The program is an opportunity for citizens to assist in crime prevention and identification of those responsible for crimes…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19 Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar will be joined by Northshore Clinical Labs to administer PCR tests in the district office, free of charge To increase testing in the 16th District, representatives from Northshore Clinical Labs will be at Cook County Commissioner…

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Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

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Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ 2022 Scavenger Sale will look different as the Treasurer’s Office takes steps to help small developers, homeowners and investors rebuild neighborhoods and create generational wealth. Under Illinois law, the Treasurer’s Office is required to conduct a…

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Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

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Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order? President Biden and Democrats are calling the 5 hours of violence by 1,200 of the 35,000 plus protestors at the Capitol an “insurrection,” but was that a worse “insurrection” than the three months of violence that destroyed thousands of businesses…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

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Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

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Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

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Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County The start of a new year and long-awaited arrival of snow brings winter fun to the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Join us for programs and events in January and February! From enjoying the warmth of a campfire to exploring the snowy trails of…

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Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

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Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong? This Episode of “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast looks at the one year anniversary of the  violence that took place on Jan 6, 2021 and addresses questions including, “Was it an ‘insurrection’ or a Constitutionally protected protest that turned violent?” Published…

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Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

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Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that a fifteen-year-old Westmont juvenile has been accused of shooting a fifty-four-year-old woman in her leg and hijacking her car at gunpoint late Tuesday evening. The juvenile appeared…

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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District Thanks to the stewardship of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, cities and towns throughout Cook County’s 16th District are receiving a major influx of funds for infrastructure projects. Although only being in office since April of 2020, Commissioner Aguilar has met the moment of…

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Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

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Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access Former five-term Congressman Erik Paulsen exposes short-cuts in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” package that on the surface appear to lower drug costs — but really only work to lower prices by significantly reducing the number of drugs available to Medicare recipients. The…

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Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

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Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits Seniors have been dragged into a polarized national debate over who is better, Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush or Clinton. But when it comes to Senior needs, data shows none have really done much to help us. Seniors need to change the focus of the…

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County Cook County Board of Commissioners Approved Transportation Funding for Transportation Projects led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with support from 16th District Commissioner Frank Aguilar. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s…

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Japan should reject Rahm Emanuel appointment as US Ambassador

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Japan should reject Rahm Emanuel appointment as US Ambassador

Japan should reject Rahm Emanuel appointment as US Ambassador The appointment of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan is a slap in the face of Arab and Muslim Americans by the administration of President Joe Biden. Japan should reject Emanuel’s appointment if they care about human and civil rights, but…

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