Category: Health

Des Plaines, Ill., Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Des Plaines, Ill., Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source Melchizedek and Susana’s son was in the fourth grade when a group of children from his school in Des Plaines, Illinois, began to verbally assault him every day. When the words turned into physical blows, the couple recognized that this was not a…

General Topics, Health, News, news release, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request…

coronavirus, Government, Health, National, News

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts Family Resource Fair at district office

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts Family Resource Fair at district office Commissioner Aguilar will be joined by representatives from Illinois Department of Health, Cook County Health to Provide Residents with Health and Family Services. What: Second Annual Family Resource Fair When: Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:00am – 2:00pm Where: Commissioner Aguilar’s District Office, 7833…

Cook County, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Obituary: Patty Murphy, domestic violence activist By Ray Hanania Patty Murphy, 51, a lifelong resident of Oak Lawn passed on October 12, 2022 after recently being diagnosed with cancer. I had a brief opportunity to work with her in developing a PSA to promote sexual violence awareness in 2004 that publicized the support that her…

Health, News, Obituary, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Hastings urges Illinoisans to work together to end stigma around mental health

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Senator Hastings urges Illinoisans to work together to end stigma around mental health As World Mental Health Day approaches on Oct. 10, State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging Illinoisans to work together to end the stigma around mental health. Hastings (D-Frankfort) has spent his career advocating for mental health funding and support for residents…

Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Casten family thanks public for condolences over daughter’s untimely death

October 7, 2022April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Casten family thanks public for condolences over daughter’s untimely death The Casten family has released the following statement on Friday Oct. 7, 2022: “This past June (13, 2022), our daughter, Gwen Casten, died of a sudden cardiac arrythmia. In layman’s terms, she was fine, and then her heart stopped. “We don’t know what caused the…

Cook County, elections, Government, Health, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress Casten votes to pass a package of four Public Safety bills to provide Life-Saving Mental Health services, fund local Law Enforcement, protect victims, and break the cycle of violence Congressman Sean Casten voted on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 to pass four public safety bills…

Crime, Federal, Health, News, Orland Park, Police, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights and healthcare

September 21, 2022April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten Releases several Digital campaign Ads on Reproductive Rights and healthcare Congressman Sean Casten releases a series of Ads promoting his re-election bid in the new 6th Congressional District, affirming support for Women’s Rights and healthcare basics. Casten is also addressing the issue of flooding in the suburbs U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released…

elections, Federal, Flooding, Health, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, women

Fight The Flu at Orland Township

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Fight The Flu at Orland Township Flu Shot Clinics are starting at the Township again in September. At Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select days in the coming months. Starting on September 21st, Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select…

Events, Government, Health, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding…

Federal, Health, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to update the State Water Plan. The hybrid (in-person and virtual) meetings will occur Aug. 24, 25 and 29. The State Water Plan identifies critical water issues facing Illinois…

Events, Flooding, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM State Senator Steven Landek joins Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez to host a “Back to School” COVID Testing event . The COVID testing will be held at the Summit Park District Recreation Center, 5700 S. Archer Road in Summit between the hours…

Cook County, coronavirus, Events, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House The consumer protection bill would create safety standards that prevent accidental ingestion of button batteries by children ages six and younger. Bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) to protect children from ingesting button cell…

Federal, Health, News

New Lenox offers free Disaster Preparedness Training to residents

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

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

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, DuPage, Federal, Government, Health, National, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

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

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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…

Cook County, Features, Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event

July 15, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Environment, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid testing and the support of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories, in quick succession the Department identified 16 residents and 10 staff positive…

coronavirus, Health, News, Veterans