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Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)
Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP) Town of Cicero 1st Deputy Police Supt. Luis Gutierrez will be honored on September 6, 2023, and sworn in as the new incoming President of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association (WSCOP).  Gutierrez will be the first Command Officer from…

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The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.
The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.

The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics. The Orland Fire Protection District is ranked as one of the most professional fire districts in the nation with the highest achievements. You can be a part of this great success story. Here is the information on how to apply if you are interested: How to Apply:…

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

Posted on August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty hosted a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia along promising that they would work together to continue to bring state funding to support resident needs. Also attending the event were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, State…

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Orland Fire District utilizes new technology to increase emergency victim safety

Posted on August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago 5 Comments on Orland Fire District utilizes new technology to increase emergency victim safety
Orland Fire District utilizes new technology to increase emergency victim safety

Orland Fire District utilizes new technology to increase emergency victim safety The Orland Fire Protection District announced Sunday they have received 6 Stryker Xpedition Powered Stair Chairs to more easily and safely rescue victims in emergencies, Fire Chief Michael Schofield said. Schofield said the new power chair technology, the first in the country, will also…

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Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center
Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center By Ray Hanania Legislation signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker this week does two important things for Tinley Park and for the southwest region. It secures a productive future for the long abandoned Tinley Mental Health Center, giving it to the Tinley Park Park District to…

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Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents
Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents Town President Larry Dominick announced Tuesday, August 15, 2023 that Cicero residents can begin applying for Federal FEMA funding for damages caused by the July 2 floods. The FEMA approval was announced by the White House on Tuesday afternoon and…

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Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center

Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center The long awaited renovation to the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center will soon be underway thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Transferring the Tinley Park Mental Health Center to the Tinley Park – Park District was one…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal
Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal

Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania release Season 2 Episode 3 of their weekly podcast on American politics this week discussing the weakening fight against crime in America, the increasing benefits being given to…

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