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Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

Posted on June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights
Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights June 19, 21 WHO:          State Senator Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) – District 27 WHAT:        Senator Rooney will host a FREE town hall event. WHEN:        Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7pm WHERE:      Arlington Heights Village Hall 33 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Senator Tom Rooney…

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Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium SeatGeek to take over naming rights for Toyota Park upon completion of 2018 Chicago Fire season BRIDGEVIEW, IL and NEW YORK, NY (April 19, 2018) — SeatGeek and the Village of Bridgeview today announced a partnership for the naming rights to SeatGeek Stadium, the venue currently known as Toyota…

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Assessor Joseph Berrios returns $1.8 million to schools, municipalities in South and Southwest Cook County

Posted on March 9, 2018March 15, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Assessor Joseph Berrios returns $1.8 million to schools, municipalities in South and Southwest Cook County
Assessor Joseph Berrios returns $1.8 million to schools, municipalities in South and Southwest Cook County

Assessor Joseph Berrios returns $1.8 million to schools,  municipalities in South and Southwest Cook County Money is part of $30 million collected to date and more than $50 million billed through Erroneous Exemptions Program created by the Berrios administration CHICAGO – Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios has announced that the most recent return of money…

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Lincolnshire Republican Sukovic announces bid to run for 59th State Rep District

Posted on November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lincolnshire Republican Sukovic announces bid to run for 59th State Rep District
Lincolnshire Republican Sukovic announces bid to run for 59th State Rep District

Lincolnshire Republican Sukovic announces bid to run for 59th State Rep District   Marko Sukovic, a Stevenson High School alum and graduating senior from the University of Illinois, has announced he is circulating petitions to run for state representative in Illinois’ 59th District. Sukovic has worked his way through college and has been a tireless…

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Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland
Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland

Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland 113 Chicagoland Domino’s® Locations to Hire 2,000 New Team Members. Open positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and general managers CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Domino’s is looking to hire 2,000 new employees across 113 franchise-owned locations across Chicagoland. All of the new positions offered are for…

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Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County
Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County

Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows That Despite Progress, The State Must Work Harder To Address The Barriers Facing Low-Income And Minority Children Voices for Illinois Children has released the 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book finding that Illinois children’s educational success drastically varies based on…

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Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally

Posted on July 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally
Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally

Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally To my dad, gun violence is personal. He understands how gun violence can affect individuals, families and communities. He wants to make sure everyone affected can get the help they need and, most of all, he wants to stop this violence from happening in the first place. My dad…

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Most employees not always working at work

Posted on July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Most employees not always working at work

Most employees not always working at work Working hard or hardly working? Employees Waste More Than One Day a Week on Non-Work Activities If you’ve ever felt like there’s not enough time in the work week, your cell phone and list of errands may be to blame. Professionals surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they…

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40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement

Posted on July 19, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement

40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement AARP and Ad Council Launch New PSA Campaign to Empower Millions of Americans to Get on Track for Retirement.  The Campaign Introduces an Interactive Digital Experience that Breaks Down the Challenge of Saving into Simple, Achievable Steps Two in five households headed by Americans age 55-64…

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State police investigating traffic stop shooting

Posted on June 10, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on State police investigating traffic stop shooting
State police investigating traffic stop shooting

Illinois State Police investigating traffic stop shooting The Illinois State Police released the following press release in the wake of a shooting that took place near the intersection of 8000 West Ogden Avenue in Lyons, Illinois: Illinois State Police involved in shooting outside of Chicago Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating an officer involved…

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Home sales up in Chicago suburbs in April

Posted on May 30, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Home sales up in Chicago suburbs in April

Home sales up in Chicago suburbs in April Chicago-Area Home Sales Presented Mixed Picture in April, RE/MAX Reports; Home Values Rise, Unit Sales Dip Slightly April sales data showed the seven-county, Chicago-area housing market maintaining a strong sales pace, RE/MAX reports. April sales topped 10,000 units for the second consecutive year, and home values continued…

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Chicago suburban rents rising, nationwide trend

Posted on May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago suburban rents rising, nationwide trend
Chicago suburban rents rising, nationwide trend

Chicago suburban rents rising, nationwide trend As rent becomes more expensive, renters are starting to look for cheaper housing options outside downtown cores, prompting rent payments to rise faster in the suburbs than in urban areas, according to a new Zillow® report. For the first time in four years, suburban rents are rising faster than…

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Chicagoland No. 2 destination for U-Haul renters

Posted on May 30, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland No. 2 destination for U-Haul renters

Chicagoland No. 2 destination for U-Haul renters Chicago continues to safeguard its standing as the No. 2 U-Haul U.S. Destination City, according to the latest U-Haul migration trends report. Chicago saw a 5.8 percent drop in 2016 arrivals compared to 2015, although it managed to stave off San Antonio as the second busiest U.S. market…

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100 year old woman continues working

Posted on May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 100 year old woman continues working
100 year old woman continues working

100 year old woman continues working Baby boomers working late into life. Meet the Woman Who Refuses to Retire After 76 Years in Direct Sales – Step Into Success. On her 100th birthday, Harriet Lonergan shares how party plan has shaped her life, income and friendships. Harriet Lonergan turns 100 today and has no intentions of…

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House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms

Posted on May 29, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms
House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms

House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms Statement from Speaker Madigan on Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs…

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