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…