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  • Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper Douglass Lee, 54, of Tinley Park, with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Tinley Park Police
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    Bedford Park urges residents to report property damage from recent storm, apply for SBA support Bedford Park
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill Cook County
  • State Sen. Michael Hastings inspects storm damage. Photo courtesy SenatorHastings.com
    Hastings commends local disaster proclamations after July 27 storms Cook County
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Colombian Independence Day with Colombian American community leaders
    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day Cook County
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    Orland Fire Protection Board praises all first responders for emergency response to Monday’s storm Fire
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    Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them Cook County
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    Leving Team Fought and Brought Dad’s Twin Boys Home Dads' Rights
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    Cook County Board of Review Opens 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season on Monday, July 27 Cook County
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Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller

Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller
Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller

Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller Dark Money making its way into Illinois elections, tied to AIPAC and Donna Miller, a recent news stories showcased by Congressional Candidate Robert Peters shows. CHICAGO (Friday, February 27, 2026)– A new WBEZ investigative report details the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s efforts…

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Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay offs

Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay offs
Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay offs

Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay-offs A producer who got caught up in protests against ICE and was detained is among the reporters and editorial workers laid off by WGN TV this past week. The lay-offs came as a surprise to all. Many good journalist, unfortunately, lost their jobs. Rumor…

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Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor

Posted on February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor
Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor

Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor Secretary State Alexi Giannoulis has put himself in the spotlight, not by weighing a race for higher office, even before he completes the one he was just elected to serve in. But because of the huge collections of funds he is receiving for his election campaign…

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Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money

Posted on February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money
Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money

Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money Important News brings you reporting and commentary that is important to our lives from other writers and news sources. In this post, TIF expert Tom Tresser discusses the downside of the rush to use tax dollars to fund…

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Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge
Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge

Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge An important judicial race that you should take the time to support when you vote on March 17, 2026, is that of Dan Balanoff. He’s not a political attorney, but a very competent Estate Planning and Probate Attorney. Make sure to give him your…

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Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District
Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District

Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy for the important Cook County Board 6th District election in the Democratic Primary on March 17, 2026. The seat is held by Donna Miller who is retiring from that position and is…

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Important News: Just the News reports Giannoulias received $300,000 in trucking industry donations while allegedly issuing illegal licenses

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Important News: Just the News reports Giannoulias received $300,000 in trucking industry donations while allegedly issuing illegal licenses
Important News: Just the News reports Giannoulias received $300,000 in trucking industry donations while allegedly issuing illegal licenses

Important News: Just the News reports Giannoulias received $300,000 in trucking industry donations while allegedly issuing illegal licenses “Important News” is a feature that showcases published reporting by other news sources and platforms with attribution and links that might be of interest to readers. Just the News reported on Feb. 21, 2026 that Secretary of…

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  • Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper Douglass Lee, 54, of Tinley Park, with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Tinley Park Police
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