Category: Government

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School helped make the holidays a bit brighter for families in Orland Township. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over three decades. This year,…

Cook County, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything

December 1, 2021February 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything Also a look at the brewing political battle in the 6th Congressional District where the strongest Republican candidate has not yet announced but will, plus perspectives on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Joe Biden. Plus, Kirk Dillard readying serious challenge against Pritzker By Ray Hanania COVID has…

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Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial New memorial pays tribute to Lyons’ firefighters By Steve Metsch The more than 500 men and women – many of them volunteers – who have worked for the Lyons Fire Department over the past 125 years will not be forgotten, officials of the Village of Lyons said Nov….

Fire, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness In the spirit of holiday giving, one very special resident of Orland Park donated more than 146 winter hats to Orland Township. In the spirit of holiday giving, one very special resident of Orland Park donated more than 146 winter hats to Orland Township. Jean Metzler, 86, has…

Features, Government, News, Orland Township

Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club The Orland Park Lion’s Club presented a substantial donation to the Orland Township Food Pantry. The Orland Park Lions Club graciously arrived at Orland Township on Friday, Nov. 19, with a substantial donation for the Orland Township Food Pantry to assist residents experiencing financial hardship,…

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Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady, Orland Township and Orland Township for a jolly good time! Ticket purchase includes game access, dinner (Pizza & Salad), and pop. Papa Joe’s Italian Cuisine – Orland Park, 14459 S. La Grange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 Friday, December 10, 2021, from 5 to 8 PM Space is…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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Orland Township hosts digital Toy Drives for needy families

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township hosts digital Toy Drives for needy families Orland Township is offering digital donation opportunities in their 2021 Holiday Program, and showcasing other Toy Drives for needy families Wishing to help Orland Township make the lives of local families a little brighter this season, but just don’t have the time? Donate to the Orland…