Category: Government

Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders
Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) on Thursday announced the endorsements of 40+ Illinois elected officials and community leaders for his re-election campaign. This slate of endorsements includes Illinois state senators, Illinois state representatives, county elected officials, school board members, village trustees, mayors, and community…

Read More “Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders” »

Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

Posted on By News Editor No Comments on BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs
BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…

Read More “BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs” »

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, Flooding, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure
Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….

Read More “Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure” »

Business, Federal, Fire, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has posted the First Installment Tax Year 2021 bills on cookcountytreasurer.com. The First Installment, which is 55 percent of the previous year’s total tax, is due March 1, 2022. By providing an early look at the bills,…

Read More “Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website” »

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…

Read More “Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241” »

Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16
Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16

Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16 Please join State Senator Michael Hastings at a Christmas Casino Night fundraiser in support of Senator Michael E. Hastings on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park.  For questions or to RSVP please contact Kelly at [email protected] or register onlineHERE. We look forward…

Read More “Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16” »

Cook County, elections, Entertainment, Events, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent
Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent View video of the press conference and photos below Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle traveled to the Town of Cicero Monday to announce that the Town’s COVID vaccination efforts have exceeded a 70 percent vaccination rate for the community. Town President…

Read More “Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent” »

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

Rules Committee Chair Alderman Michelle Harris to hold more hearings on new ward maps

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rules Committee Chair Alderman Michelle Harris to hold more hearings on new ward maps
Rules Committee Chair Alderman Michelle Harris to hold more hearings on new ward maps

Rules Committee Chair Alderman Michelle Harris to hold more hearings on new ward maps In a continued commitment to ensuring the city’s ward Redistricting process is open to public participation and input, Chairman Michelle Harris, 8th Ward, is holding additional public hearings this week, inviting feedback on the proposed draft map and data published online….

Read More “Rules Committee Chair Alderman Michelle Harris to hold more hearings on new ward maps” »

Chicago, Government, News, Politics