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New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents
New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents

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…

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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 
Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs  Residents and business owners in Worth Township will have access to workforce development assistance and much more thanks to an extended partnership between Worth Township and the Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC). ESDC located in Pilsen began working together with Worth Township officials during…

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Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans

Posted on July 20, 2022October 18, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans
Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans

Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans Extremists in American politics are undermining this great nation in order to pursue their own agendas which challenge the fundamental principles defined by the U.S. Constitution and the spirit of Americanism By William O. Lipinski The anti-America political movement whose policies will…

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Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor
Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor

Congressman Casten brings home $14 million to help district on climate change, hunger, transportation and domestic abuse survivor 6th District Congressman Sean Casten secures over $14 million in local funding to combat climate crisis, address hunger, improve transportation, protect domestic abuse survivors. Being able to work with other officials and leaders shows how benefits can…

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Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’
Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’

Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ Orland Township Food Pantry seeking “Back Pack” donations for ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ program to provide low-income Orland Township resident children with much needed school supplies. When you’re struggling to feed your family or afford a roof over their heads, school supplies don’t always make the list. That’s why the…

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Illinois Tollway and Police host 2nd Kids Identification and Safety Seat in Bartlett as part of Operation Kid 2022

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Illinois Tollway and Police host 2nd Kids Identification and Safety Seat in Bartlett as part of Operation Kid 2022
Illinois Tollway and Police host 2nd Kids Identification and Safety Seat in Bartlett as part of Operation Kid 2022

Illinois Tollway and Police host 2nd Kids Identification and Safety Seat in Bartlett as part of Operation Kid 2022 July 23 event is at Bartlett Police Department Continuing with Operation Kid 2022, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 are hosting their second Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event of the summer…

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Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs
Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs

Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs Robert M. Buhs is credited with building the Orland Fire Protection District rising from the ranks of volunteer through serving as Fire Chief until 2003. The OFPD, which is recognized as having the highest save rate in the country, dedicated the Robert…

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Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event

Posted on July 15, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event
Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event

Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event The Orland Township Highway Department headed by Commissioner Antonio Rubino will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for all Illinois residents. This is the 1st Annual Southside Event – this event has never happened before in Cook County! The Household Hazardous Waste Event…

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