Category: news release

Hardiman breaks ties with organizers of anti-violence protests

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hardiman breaks ties with organizers of anti-violence protests Organizers of the Successful Lake Shore Drive Demonstration Sever Ties. Activist Tio Hardiman No Longer Sees Eye to Eye with Pastor Greg Livingston About Getting All of Chicago To Feel the Pain of Chicago’s Surging Violence Tio Hardiman, the executive director of the Violence Interrupters and one of…

Chicago, Crime, News, news release

Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study CNBC Special Correspondent Scott Cohn Revealed America’s Top Five States for Business Today on CNBC CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today unveiled the results of its twelfth annual list of America’s Top States for Business with Texas taking the number one position. The Lone Star…

Business, National, news release

Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students Moraine Valley student-athletes honored with NJCAA and Skyway conference academic awards Moraine Valley Community College student-athletes not only demonstrated their athletic skills this season, but also their intelligence in the classroom. Among nearly 60,000 student-athletes who compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), 28 Moraine…

Education, General Topics, news release, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans

June 14, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans The Midwest High Speed Rail Association issue the following statement regarding Chicago plans to build a high speed rail connecting Chicago’s Loop with O’Hare Airport: Today, the City of Chicago announced that it has chosen Elon Musk’s Boring Company to construct and maintain an express link between downtown…

Business, Chicago, Government, News, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation, Travel

$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced

June 14, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced Mayor Derrick Burgess is very pleased to hear that SET Enterprises in Sauk Village announced that they will be the very first in North America to have a Laser blanking line. SET provides stamped parts for Ford Motor Company and has been in business in Sauk Village for…

Business, news release, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Tom Rooney to upcoming town hall events in Arlington Heights

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Illinois Legislature, news release

Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

News, news release, Releases, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

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

March 9, 2018March 15, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Government, News, news release, Releases

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

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

elections, news release, Releases

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

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Business, Chicago, news release, Releases, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

July 25, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

news release, Politics, Releases

Most employees not always working at work

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Business, News, news release

40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement

July 19, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Baby Boomers, News, news release

State police investigating traffic stop shooting

June 10, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

May 30, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

May 30, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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