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Orland Township seeking high school students for “Service Hours”

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township seeking high school students for “Service Hours” Volunteers needed for Orland Township Drive-In Concert Orland Township is looking for energetic high school students who want to earn service hours by assisting local seniors and listening to live music at an upcoming event, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Orland Township…

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Exclusive Garth Brooks concert to be performed at SeatGeek Stadium and 300 venues across America

June 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Exclusive Garth Brooks concert to be performed at SeatGeek Stadium and 300 venues across America Garth Brooks will perform a virtual show that will be broadcast on big screen drive in theaters around the country including on a “drive in” screen to be set up at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview The exclusive one night performance will…

Cook County, Entertainment, Festival, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Dr. Wilson donates face masks to Chicagoland’s Arab American Community

June 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dr. Wilson donates face masks to Chicagoland’s Arab American Community The Willie Wilson Foundation donated thousands of face masks and gloves to members of the Chicagoland Arab American and Muslim Community on Monday during a meeting at the Palestine Club Center in Bridgeview. Wilson has been supporting all of the ethnic communities and the Chicagoland…

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Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

June 14, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic Everyone needs a moment to get out of the house and enjoy a great meal. The coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic has made that almost impossible for the past three months, but recent precautions being taken by local restaurants to allow outdoor seating with proper social distancing and the mandatory wearing…

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Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fire damages home in Orland Park June 12 The Orland Fire District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 9 PM on Friday June 12, 2020 for a fire in the garage in the 15200 block of Woodmar Drive. Garage Fire on the 15200 block of Woodmar Drive. Video courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District…

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Back to the future

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Back to the future Former SD 103 Supt. is new Washington principal By Steve Metsch Carol Baker is returning to Lyons School District 103 in a different position than the one she left. The former superintendent will be the principal of George Washington Middle School and will be the assistant superintendent starting on July 1….

Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism With residents across the state coming together to stand against racism and police brutality, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lower the state’s flags and to call for an 8 minute and 46 second moment…

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Township gives $10,000 grant

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Township gives $10,000 Lyons grant helps Greater Chicago Food Depository By Steve Metsch Lyons Township residents finding themselves in need will be helped thanks to a recently approved grant. The township’s board of trustees at its May 12 meeting approved a $10,000 grant to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The grant helps support the food…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Growing cannabis in Bridgeview

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Growing cannabis in Bridgeview Board approves two permits; state OK needed By Steve Metsch Two proprietors have cleared the first hurdles that may result in each opening a marijuana growing business in the village of Bridgeview. Village trustees have voted 6-0 in favor approving the two special-use permits needed. Jose Ibarra wants to open a…

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All Hands on Deck

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

All Hands on Deck Willow Springs man organizes distancing party By Steve Metsch It was “All Hands on Deck” for some residents of a Willow Springs subdivision on a recent Thursday evening. The event was the brainchild of Carey Cochrane, who wanted to bring some fun to his neighbors while they were sheltering at home…

The sounds of silence

June 7, 2020June 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

The sounds of silence Pandemic sidelines countless musicians this year By Steve Metsch One of the biggest casualties of the coronavirus pandemic and sheltering at home has been entertainment. We can’t go to the movies. The White Sox, Cubs, Fire and youth sports are idle. And we can’t hear live music because large crowds are…

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Restaurant owner says thanks

June 6, 2020June 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Restaurant owner says thanks Treats Bridgeview village workers to luncheon By Steve Metsch A Bridgeview restaurant owner and board member of The Mosque Foundation treated village employees to a luncheon as way to say thanks. Kalid Baste has owned the Al Bawadi Grill, 7216 W. 87th St., for 13 years. He’s also been a longtime…

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Safe farmers market

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Safe farmers market Event returns to La Grange with masks, distancing By Steve Metsch The first-ever farmers market in La Grange held with social distancing rules in place went pretty well, buyers and sellers said. The weekly event made its debut Thursday, June 4. It had been delayed several weeks because of the pandemic and…

Musician offers free concerts

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Musician offers free concerts Indian Head Park man plays ukulele in yard By Steve Metsch Three afternoons each week, you can find Michael Malone sitting on a stool, playing a ukulele in front of his Indian Head Park home. Malone, 51, plays original songs for anyone who happens to be in the 6400 block of…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Peaceful protest in La Grange

June 5, 2020June 6, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Peaceful protest in La Grange No problems reported as hundreds march By Steve Metsch Charlotte Wolf said she wanted to make a stand “because there is a lot going on in the world right now.” So, the recent graduate of Lyons Township High School organized a peaceful protest rally and march in La Grange on…

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Virtual Pet Parade a success

June 4, 2020June 6, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Virtual Pet Parade a success Organizers are pleased with participation, results By Steve Metsch The reviews are favorable for the first-ever virtual Pet Parade in La Grange. Molly Price, event coordinator for Pet Parade Charities, the non-profit which sponsors the parade, said Monday that “everybody was really supportive of it.” Fears of spreading the coronavirus…

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Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker Chicago radio talkshow host Amy Jacobson, a popular former Chicago TV reporter, has been banned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker from attending his daily and political coronavirus briefings. Jacobson co-hosts the conservative weekday morning radio show “The Answer” with political activists Dan Proft and the show is among the…

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Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park A 31-year-old Maywood man was charged with aggravated battery to a child, endangering the life or health of a child, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and two counts of fleeing and eluding police after an…

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