Category: Government

Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting a new law that protects consumers from data breaches and identity theft by making it easier for fraud victims to obtain a credit freeze. “Some 5 million Illinoisans found their personal information compromised following…

Government, Illinois Legislature

San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23 The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2018 San Francisco Mint Silver Reverse Proof Set (product code 18XC) on July 23 at noon EDT. The Mint is issuing this set to mark the 50th anniversary of proof coin production at…

Baby Boomers, Features, Government, National

Summit tables paving contract

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit tables paving contract Officials to decide parking lot’s future By Steve Metsch The Summit Village Board on Monday night tabled plans to approve a $140,479 contract with M&J Asphalt, of Cicero, for the paving a gravel lot the village owns on 63rdStreet, behind Taste of Heaven on the west side of Archer. “We are…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit police promote pair

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit police promote pair Ortiz is first Hispanic lieutenant in village By Steve Metsch Monday night’s meeting of the Summit Village Board had a law enforcement flavor. Longtime lieutenant David Otto retired. Officer Steve Kirkolis was promoted to sergeant. And detective sergeant Mel Ortiz was promoted to lieutenant. Each was unanimously approved by the village…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct Former Federal Prosecutor and Executive Inspector General Maggie Hickey to Lead Independent Investigation of the Illinois House of Representatives and charges of workpalce harassment and legislative conduct House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced today that Maggie Hickey, a former federal prosecutor and former inspector general for…

Government, Illinois Legislature, Politics

Lipinski hosts 3 events, Town Hall Meeting, Veterans Fair and Senior Fairs

June 15, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski hosts 3 events, Town Hall Meeting, Veterans Fair and Senior Fairs Over the next few weeks, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting, a Veterans Fair, and two Senior Fairs in the Third Congressional District. At the Town Hall Meeting, area residents will be able to hear from Rep. Lipinski…

Government, News, Politics

UAW volunteers help Sauk Village President overcome barriers

June 15, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

UAW volunteers help Sauk Village President overcome barriers The United Auto Works Ford Community Service Ramp Building Team and Bloom Township Disabled Services joined forces in Sauk Village at the home of Susan and Gerald Cook to build an access ramp for Gerald. Gerald Cook suffered a brain aneurysm which left him wheelchair bound. Prior…

Features, Government, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans

June 14, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans The Midwest High Speed Rail Association issue the following statement regarding Chicago plans to build a high speed rail connecting Chicago’s Loop with O’Hare Airport: Today, the City of Chicago announced that it has chosen Elon Musk’s Boring Company to construct and maintain an express link between downtown…

Business, Chicago, Government, News, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation, Travel

Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens Arcadio Delgado, The Town of Cicero Director of Citizenship, introduced some of the more than 270 immigrants who became citizens of the United States this year as a result of the Citizenship Committee’s work, guidance and education programs during the regular meeting of the Town of Cicero…

Editors Pick, Features, General Topics, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Basham, Madigan bolster Human Resource staffing to change “Capitol Culture”

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Basham, Madigan bolster Human Resource staffing to change “Capitol Culture” House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and new chief of staff Jessica Basham announced they will begin conducting a thorough search to hire a human resources director and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action officer to promote a fair, equitable, and unbiased work environment for the 200…

breaking news, Government, News, Politics

Media hypocrisy over Roseanne Barr

June 10, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media hypocrisy over Roseanne Barr Roseanne Barr’s racist reference to Valerie Jarrett is irresistible and Barr rightly apologized. But was ABC TV’s decision to punish Roseanne by cancelling her hit TV series revival warranted? Or, is it the result of a double standard fueled by news media bias against Barr because of her open support…

Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, Government, Opinion, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Television

Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill

May 29, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill The Illinois House and the Illinois Senate approved a new law, HB 4508, that would allow two major water companies to massively increase water rates on its customers to help them buy up smaller water companies so they can grow and profit. The sponsors used the confusing…

Blogger, Business, Commentary, Editors Pick, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

2018 Illinois Governor’s Export Award recipients announced

May 29, 2018September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

2018 Illinois Governor’s Export Award recipients announced Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Export Awards during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on May 24th. The Governor’s Export Awards are Illinois’ highest recognition of export achievement, honoring…

Business, General Topics, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Media bias against President Trump harms this country

May 26, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media bias against President Trump harms this country When President Trump complained that his campaign was being “wiretapped” by the Obama administration and Obama FBI, the mainstream news media howled against him saying that was ridiculous. Now, one year later, we learn that the FBI under Obama inserted an undercover agent into Trump’s campaign. Instead…

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Rauner puts focus back on residents, not criminals

May 16, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner puts focus back on residents, not criminals Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is speaking out for the rights of crime victims, making them the priority and reversing a trend in which the focus has been placed on the criminals. Suspects convicted of mass murder or killing law enforcement officers deserve the death penalty. Rauner should…

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Orland Park Mayor disappointed in Trustees’ rejection of concert series plan

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Mayor disappointed in Trustees’ rejection of concert series plan The Orland Park Village board, still angry over the voter’s rejection of Dan McLaughlin as Mayor and the election of Keith Pekau, continue to block Pekau’s ideas and proposals. Critics have accused the new board of continuing to put politics over the best interests…

Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing Safe grilling is the topic May 24 at the Orland Fire Protection District’s monthly program “Coffee and Conversations” which addresses a wide range of topics involving family and personal safety. How to barbecue safely and avoid mishaps is the topic of this month’s “Coffee and Conversation” hosted…

Events, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

CEDA offers student scholarships for low-income families

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

CEDA offers student scholarships for low-income families The Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) is offering scholarships for students in low-income families. The scholarships range from $500 to $3,000 for residents of Suburban Cook County. Students must submit a competed scholarship application (that can be obtained by going online at www.CEDAOrg.net) no later than Friday…

Education, Government, News