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Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time
Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time

Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time By Laura Reichel A terrified Chicago father found himself facing one of his biggest nightmares – the loss of his freedom and jail time. Desperate, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to safeguard his liberty and protect his future. The Leving legal team fought for him…

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Preckwinkle and Pappas announce on-time First Installment tax bills, ensuring prompt distributions to taxing agencies

Posted on February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Preckwinkle and Pappas announce on-time First Installment tax bills, ensuring prompt distributions to taxing agencies
Preckwinkle and Pappas announce on-time First Installment tax bills, ensuring prompt distributions to taxing agencies

Preckwinkle and Pappas announce on-time First Installment tax bills, ensuring prompt distributions to taxing agencies Property owners face an important tax deadline in the coming weeks, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Treasurer Maria Pappas are encouraging residents to plan ahead and take advantage of available payment tools. First Installment property tax bills…

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Statement of Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the Death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

Posted on February 17, 2026February 18, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Statement of Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the Death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Statement of Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the Death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

Statement of Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the Death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Statement of Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the Death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson CHICAGO, February 17, 2026 – The following is the statement of attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the death of his friend, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson: “The…

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Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women
Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women

Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, who is running to represent the 2nd Congressional District, is proud to receive the endorsement of Elect Democratic Women. This political action committee is made up of current members of Congress who know the leadership qualities needed to serve the…

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Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District
Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District

Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District Former Congresswoman of IL-3, Marie Newman, has formally endorsed Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich, Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Marie Newman also confirmed her attendance as the keynote speaker at Joey Ruzevich’s fundraising dinner on Friday, December 19, 2025,…

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John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits
John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits 8th Legislative District candidate Harrell calls for extension of property tax payment deadline, new laws to make it more difficult for homeowners to lose their properties because of property tax debts, and to limit how much property taxes…

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The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs
The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs

The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs   Chicago, IL – The proposed Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs.  “The only result guaranteed in…

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Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield
Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield

Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield Chicago, IL – The Illinois Legislature should not rush to approve a battery energy storage proposal that guarantees out-of-state battery companies a 20-year profit paid for by Illinois utility customers, a leading energy ratepayer advocacy association said Wednesday. Phillip Golden, chairman…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity
Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity By: Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on September 18th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote…

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Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic

Posted on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic
Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic

Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic Orland Fire Protection District, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District is accepting applications from the public for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Individuals who are between 21 and 35 years of age can apply, with certain minimum required qualifications. The starting salary for new…

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Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work
Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work

Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work Ramp closure needed in September for toll plaza improvements Long-term ramp closures with posted detours are scheduled to begin Sunday night and continue through September at the Illinois Route 25 Interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)…

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John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

Posted on August 11, 2025March 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally
John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally Community, religious, and elected leaders endorse Harrell for the 8th State House District at a press conference held at Macarthur Restaurant, 5412 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Monday, April 11, 2025 Chicago, IL – John Harrell formally announced his candidacy for the…

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Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

Posted on January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot
Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot Candidate Michael Patrick Maloney and his slate of candidates, the “Tinley Together Slate,” were restored to the April 1, 2025, Tinley Park Village election ballot after a judge Friday ruled that efforts to remove them had violated the law. Maloney placed…

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Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system

Posted on December 4, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system
Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system

Jaber urges Village Board to stop undermining the Orland Park Public Library system Mohammed Jaber, Candidate for Orland Park Trustee in the Feb 25 and April 1 elections, steps up to defend the Orland Library from attacks by the Orland Park Village Board and Mayor Pekau. Orland Park, IL — Orland Park Trustee candidate Mohammed…

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Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits 

Posted on August 29, 2024August 31, 2024 By Ray Hanania 4 Comments on Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits 
Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits 

Press Release: Orland Park should suspend TIF district plans until they release delinquent financial audits  Orland Park, IL — Plans by Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau to create three TIF districts to address “blighted land developments” should be put on hold until after he releases two delinquent financial audits detailing the true nature of the…

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Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight
Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight Beginning January 1, 2025, bars and restaurants that are currently licensed to sell alcohol, individually or packaged will be forced to end those sales as of 12 midnight in the Town of Cicero, a suburban Chicago community of about 110,000 people including 30,000 undocumented residents….

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Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App
Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App

Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App SimSim Middle Eastern App brings authentic, delicious recipes at your fingertips, and walks you through creating them with ease and great taste using Ziyad recipes as a resource. Downloadable from any App store Cicero, IL. — Ziyad Brand is partnering with the popular…

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SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9
SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9

SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9 PRIMETIME Sports proudly announced today that Tour Rebaño’s international friendly between Liga MX giant Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León is sold out. The game will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Chivas…

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