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Sandoval attends ribbon-cutting for Pace paratransit headquarters

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sandoval attends ribbon-cutting for Pace paratransit headquarters
Sandoval attends ribbon-cutting for Pace paratransit headquarters

Sandoval attends ribbon-cutting for Pace paratransit headquarters State Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago), Chairman of the Illinois Senate’s Transportation Committee, joined several local officials last week to celebrate the completion of Pace’s new Chicago ADA Paratransit headquarters in conjunction with the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Sandoval spoke at the event and took…

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Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)

Posted on November 30, 2018March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)
Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)

Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) Traffic shifts are scheduled to begin in December for the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) between I-290 and York Road. Traffic scheduled to shift to prepare I-88 for winter, work ending on York Road Bridge over I-88 Work to move traffic into its winter configuration on the Reagan Memorial…

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High school senior says writing book will improve student grades

Posted on October 17, 2018November 13, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on High school senior says writing book will improve student grades

High school senior says writing book will improve student grades Aaron Hanania will sign copies of his new book at an event on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Oak Lawn Library from 6 pm until 8 pm, and discuss how young students can become better students through disciplined writing and storytelling. A writing project…

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Hardiman breaks ties with organizers of anti-violence protests

Posted on August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hardiman breaks ties with organizers of anti-violence protests
Hardiman breaks ties with organizers of anti-violence protests

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…

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Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study
Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

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…

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Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students
Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students

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…

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Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans

Posted on June 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans
Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans

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…

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$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced

Posted on June 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on $17 million invested in Sauk Village announced
$17 million invested in Sauk Village announced

$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…

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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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