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State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces suspension of bid for Secretary of State

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania
State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces suspension of bid for Secretary of State

State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces suspension of bid for Secretary of State State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park) today issued the following statement on his decision to suspend his bid for Secretary of State:   “On March 3rd, I announced my intention to run for the office of the Secretary of State. Since the…

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Illinoisans who received at least one COVID vaccination automatically entered in $10 million state giveaway

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Illinoisans who received at least one COVID vaccination automatically entered in $10 million state giveaway

Illinoisans who received at least one COVID vaccination automatically entered in $10 million state giveaway As Illinois Vaccinates 70% of Adults, Gov. Pritzker Launches $10 Million ‘All In for the Win’ Promotion to Reward Vaccinated Residents. Illinois Becomes First State in Midwest to Hit President Biden’s 70% Adult Vaccination Goal. Eligible Illinoisans Automatically Entered into Lottery for…

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Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office 

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office 
Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office 

Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office  Chicago Alderman Pat Dowell, candidate for Democratic nominee for Illinois Secretary of State on Thursday June 17, 2021, released an innovative program for the Secretary of State’s office. She is proposing that the Secretary of State implement a personal dashboard for each…

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Kim Foxx passes on “foundation crimes” that lead to violence and murder

Posted on June 16, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Kim Foxx passes on “foundation crimes” that lead to violence and murder
Kim Foxx passes on “foundation crimes” that lead to violence and murder

Kim Foxx passes on “foundation crimes” that lead to violence and murder Foundation crimes are a part ad parcel of major crimes. If they are not addressed or confronted, or allowed to go unpunished, they lead to serious felonies and even murder. But sadly, that’s not how Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx views her…

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Orland Park Police Remind All to Drive Sober This Independence Day, and Every Day

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Orland Park Police Remind All to Drive Sober This Independence Day, and Every Day

Orland Park Police Remind All to Drive Sober This Independence Day, and Every Day This Independence Day, the Orland Park Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) want to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. However your celebrations may look this year, make sure you celebrate…

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Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis
Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis

Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis Carjackings in Illinois are at an epidemic level. People are afraid in every part of the state. The number of carjackings in 2021 has exceeded 2020, leading the Illinois State Police to announce earlier this year that it’s partnering with federal and local…

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Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 By News Editor
Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations

Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations; El Chapo wife pleads guilty Daughter of Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced for Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Jessica Johanna Oseguera Gonzalez, 34, of Guadalajara, Mexico, pleaded guilty on March 12, 2021. According to court documents, she violated the criminal penalties of the…

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Orland Township Senior Activities returning to full services

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Orland Township Senior Activities returning to full services

Orland Township Senior Activities returning to full services Starting this month, residents can expect a full return to normalcy at the Township. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, who was cautious in protecting the health of senior citizens during the pandemic, announced this week that all of the townships senior services would be returning in full as…

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