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Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

Posted on May 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project
Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-290, I-355, I-80, I-57 and I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams will continue in May for the Illinois Tollway’s new northbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294)…

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Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

Posted on April 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses
Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses Jim Oberweis, candidate for Congress in the 14th District, said he would send U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi ice cream, from his ice cream business, if she would go to Washington D.C. to develop and support support for small businesses…

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E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Posted on November 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce
E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce Do not buy or eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as public…

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Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence Day Parade

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence Day Parade
Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence Day Parade

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence Day Parade By Alejandra Herrera President Larry Dominick, the Cicero Board of Trustees together with The Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee, CMCC, hosted the annual Mexican Independence Day Parade. The parade took place Sunday, September 15th, starting at Cermak and Austin. As early as 11:30am all the floats and participants were ready…

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Chicagoland activists fight Amazon fires in Brazil

Posted on September 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland activists fight Amazon fires in Brazil
Chicagoland activists fight Amazon fires in Brazil

Chicagoland activists fight Amazon fires in Brazil Local members of the climate emergency group, Extinction Rebellion, and allied groups  Greenpeace, Rising Tide, Indivisible, as well as concerned individuals gathered for a protest outside the Brazilian Consulate to express and demonstrate solidarity with the indigenous  people being adversely affected by the fires being set by farmers,…

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Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival

Posted on August 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival
Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival

Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival A three-month wine festival that features 18 carefully selected wines from 17 wine regions of Italy for a full-bodied experience all can enjoy Chicago’s oldest wine bar, Geja’s Café, perfectly nestled at 340 W. Armitage Ave, is welcoming the upcoming fall season with…

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Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation

Posted on August 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation
Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation

Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation Chicago ranks among the worst in terms of owning a home among 300 cities across the country, and among the worst in the top 64 largest cities in the country. A new study by WalletHub compares the health of the real estate market in 300 cities and…

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Rock Music Artist Billy Craig Releases brand new single FRAMPTON

Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rock Music Artist Billy Craig Releases brand new single FRAMPTON
Rock Music Artist Billy Craig Releases brand new single FRAMPTON

Rock Music Artist Billy Craig Releases brand new single FRAMPTON ATM Records announce music artist Billy Craig’s release of the first single from his brand-new album BEYOND THE PALE. As a tribute to one of his longtime musical influences, the first single off this unique instrumental album is the ultra-mellifluous song “FRAMPTON.” “Peter Frampton is one…

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Glencoe Native Serves at Fleet Weather Center San Diego

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Glencoe Native Serves at Fleet Weather Center San Diego
Glencoe Native Serves at Fleet Weather Center San Diego

Glencoe Native Serves at Fleet Weather Center San Diego By Bryan Dunn Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Navy Office of Community Outreach SAN DIEGO – Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s area…

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Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders
Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders

Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders Illinois Tollway to host construction event for firms interested in bidding on the mile long bridge project. February 14 pre-bid meeting and networking event scheduled for work on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) The Illinois Tollway will host a pre-bid meeting and construction networking event on…

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Joint Venture to energize Burr Ridge Village Center following purchase

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Joint Venture to energize Burr Ridge Village Center following purchase
Joint Venture to energize Burr Ridge Village Center following purchase

Joint Venture to energize Burr Ridge Village Center following purchase Orland Park, IL/Feb. 4, 2019 – Edwards Realty Company, which owns several popular outdoor lifestyle and mixed-use centers, and Core Acquisitions, which has a successful track record of acquiring and repositioning commercial real estate assets in the retail, office, industrial and multi-family property sectors, have…

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Service Restored to ComEd Customers Impacted by Polar Vortex

Posted on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Service Restored to ComEd Customers Impacted by Polar Vortex
Service Restored to ComEd Customers Impacted by Polar Vortex

Service Restored to ComEd Customers Impacted by Polar Vortex ComEd restores service to 61,000 customers within first 24 hours ComEd crews and contractors restored electrical service this week to 64,000 customers affected by the polar vortex that plunged the temperature to negative 23 degrees, the second coldest in recorded history for the Chicago area. Power…

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Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18

Posted on January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18
Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18

Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18 Due to Popular Demand Steppenwolf Hosts a Second Discussion with Co-Founders Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry About Sinise’s New Book Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service   By popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host a second conversation with co-founder Gary Sinise on Monday, February 18 at…

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Field Museum waives entrance fee for all of February

Posted on January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Field Museum waives entrance fee for all of February
Field Museum waives entrance fee for all of February

Field Museum waives entrance fee for all of February Illinois residents can enjoy free admission every day in February (c)Field Museum, Lucy Hewett What: For the fourth year in a row, the Field Museum will be free for Illinois residents during the entire month of February. Free Days are roughly an $80 savings for a…

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Illinois State Museum Wins Leader Institution of the Year Award

Posted on January 15, 2019January 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois State Museum Wins Leader Institution of the Year Award
Illinois State Museum Wins Leader Institution of the Year Award

Illinois State Museum Wins Leader Institution of the Year Award The Illinois Association of Museums has recognized the Illinois State Museum as the Leader Institution of the Year (2018), one of the association’s “Awards of Distinction” that recognize excellence in the museum field, the highest honor given by the IAM. In presenting the award, an…

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Multi-Agency collaboration reduces backlog at the Illinois Human Rights Commission

Posted on January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Multi-Agency collaboration reduces backlog at the Illinois Human Rights Commission
Multi-Agency collaboration reduces backlog at the Illinois Human Rights Commission

Multi-Agency collaboration reduces backlog at the Illinois Human Rights Commission The Illinois Human Rights Commission (HRC) is releasing its first Progress Report on transforming service delivery and addressing the backlog of cases pending before the HRC. The report comes in response to Executive Order 18-08, issued by Gov. Bruce Rauner in June, which required the…

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Second slate enters race for Orland Park Trustees

Posted on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Second slate enters race for Orland Park Trustees
Second slate enters race for Orland Park Trustees

People Over Politics Party announces Orland Park trustee slate, led by activists Cindy Katsenes and local author Bill Healy

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RTA approves $3.1 Billion 2019 Budget and $4.3 Billion Capital Program

Posted on December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on RTA approves $3.1 Billion 2019 Budget and $4.3 Billion Capital Program
RTA approves $3.1 Billion 2019 Budget and $4.3 Billion Capital Program

RTA approves $3.1 Billion 2019 Budget and $4.3 Billion Capital Program RTA Board Approves $3.1 Billion 2019 Regional Transit Operating Budget and $4.3 Billion 2019-2023 Regional Capital Program The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors today adopted the 2019 operating budgets for the RTA, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace Suburban Bus and…

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