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  • Hastings insurance legislation
    Hastings announces legislation to ensure fair homeowners insurance rates for Illinois families Business
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    Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat Democrat
  • Sunday, October 26, the Village of Orland Park formally rededicated its Village Hall in honor of the late former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens
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    Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured Fire
  • Firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District who responded to a fire in an apartment at 15200 block of Al Camino Terrace on Saturday morning said the next day that they did find a kitten that needed respiratory aid that they saved.
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    Orland Park apartment fire Saturday morning, no injuries Fire
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Cicero Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday

Posted on January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday
Cicero Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday

Cicero Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Unlike other communities that mark the birthday of civil rights leaders the Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., only with a day off from work, The Town of Cicero also hosts a community-wide celebration at its Community Center. This year marked the 10th Anniversary of Cicero’s King Commemoration…

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Stoking the fears of nuclear war

Posted on January 18, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stoking the fears of nuclear war
Stoking the fears of nuclear war

Stoking the fears of nuclear war Residents of Hawaii woke up one morning last week to an alarming text message and emergency broadcast alerts warning of an impending ballistic missile attack and emphasizing “This is not a drill.” Many Hawaiian residents believed it might be the end of life and that nuclear holocaust was impending….

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Trump releases winners of 2017 “Fake News” Awards

Posted on January 18, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Trump releases winners of 2017 “Fake News” Awards

Trump releases winners of 2017 “Fake News” Awards 2017 was a year of unrelenting bias, unfair news coverage, and even downright fake news. Studies have shown that over 90% of the media’s coverage of President Trump is negative. Below are the winners of the 2017 Fake News Awards. 1. The New York Times’ Paul Krugman…

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Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

Posted on December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest
Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest Five Southwest and West suburban communities were named as being among the safest communities to live in the State of Illinois in a new survey released by SafeHome. The five communities listed in the state’s top 20 are Des Plaines (#6), Tinley Park (#8), Oak…

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Exorbitant Hamilton tickets reflect founding father’s life

Posted on December 5, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exorbitant Hamilton tickets reflect founding father’s life
Exorbitant Hamilton tickets reflect founding father’s life

Exorbitant Hamilton tickets reflect founding father’s life “Hamilton: The Satirical.” More tickets were announced available this week to the politically partisan Broadway musical “Hamilton: An American Musical.” But only the super rich will be able to afford seats that allows them to see the whole stage and even the cheap, obstructed seats will still cost…

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Taking a stand against pollution

Posted on December 3, 2017September 8, 2024 By Aaron Hanania No Comments on Taking a stand against pollution
Taking a stand against pollution

Taking a stand against pollution The world is being overcome slowly and steadily by pollution in many forms. One of the worst and most threatening is the non recyclable use of plastics. Plastic bottles are finding their way into our oceans and breaking up into plastic particles that are being eaten by the fish that…

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Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico

Posted on November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico
Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico

Cicero Chaplain returns after volunteering to help residents in Puerto Rico Cicero Chaplain Ismail Vargas returned from a week long volunteer trip to Puerto Rico where he worked with communities there to help cleanup and restore properties for residents following the devastation caused by hurricane Maria. Cicero officials donated funds to help cover the costs…

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Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party

Posted on November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party
Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party

Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released a video last night again calling for major reform to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in response to an account written by Donna Brazile, the interim DNC chair who stepped in after Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was removed. Brazile’s account describes a rigged Democratic presidential nomination process. Earlier in the…

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Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel

Posted on November 2, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel
Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel

Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel Racist Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner promises to provide Israel, a foreign country, with intelligence information on American citizens living in Illinois as a part of anti-Terrorism security measures. The Governor made the promises during a weeklong visit to Israel this week. By Ray Hanania Illinois Governor…

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Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements

Posted on October 22, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements
Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements (Dearborn, Michigan) – Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz was honored at the 25th Annual Arab American Chamber of Commerce “Building Economic Bridges” gala for her contributions to the business and legal community. The Economic Bridge Builder of the Year award recognizes individuals and businesses for their commitment…

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Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region
Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region

Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region Great Lakes Advocates in Buffalo Urge Congress to Maintain Federal Restoration Efforts BUFFALO (October 17, 2017)—The 13th annual Great Lakes restoration conference kicks off today in Buffalo, N.Y. Hosted by the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, the conference attracts Great Lakes supporters from the eight-state region of New…

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Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut
Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut

Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut Spotlight on Services: County Programs Support Economic, Community Development MILWAUKEE – As the community continues its discussion on Milwaukee County’s budget, County Executive Chris Abele is highlighting the importance of County programs and services that are at risk of being cut by the County Board of Supervisors. Earlier this…

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Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony
Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

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“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

Posted on October 13, 2017November 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl
“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl Tragic murder of S.C. girl by Obama DACA ‘dreamer’ changes debate over DACA Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to the tragic murder of Diana Martinez-Gonzalez by “Dreamer” Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer in South Carolina. “The sad truth is, many…

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White House names new NOAA administrator

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on White House names new NOAA administrator
White House names new NOAA administrator

White House names new NOAA administrator Barry Lee Myers nominated by White House to become NOAA Administrator. AccuWeather CEO would serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). AccuWeather is pleased to announce that Barry Lee Myers, Chief Executive Officer and member of the…

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