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Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance 

Posted on August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance 
Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance 

Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance  Following an uptick in illegal activities at migrant shelters and police districts throughout the city, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) and several others want to return “commonsense restrictions” addressing public safety back into the city’s Welcoming City ordinance.  Under the Lightfoot administration, all public safety carveouts…

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Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 

Posted on August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 
Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 

Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention  Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is convening an Inaugural Violence Prevention Advisory Council in an effort to address the issue from every direction. The 5th District Commissioner says she sees the prevention of violence in our communities as the single most important issue facing Cook County…

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Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government

Posted on August 25, 2023August 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government
Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government

Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s most prestigious financial rating agencies, on Wednesday, August 23 announced they raised the Credit Rating for the Township of Lyons Government due to its strong financial status. Standard & Poor’s raised the Township Rating from AA to AA+ citing…

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Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities

Posted on August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities
Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities

Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities are set to receive $17.8 million to make vital improvements to local highways and roads, thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Our highways, roads and bridges optimize opportunities for economic development, education and…

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Therapy under way to reunite dad and son

Posted on August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Therapy under way to reunite dad and son
Therapy under way to reunite dad and son

Therapy under way to reunite dad and son Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will speak on his weekly radio show about a case in which his law firm secured a long-sought victory. “We reunited a loving father with his young son,” Leving says. “It was a fierce battle, but we won. Failure was not…

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Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)
Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP) Town of Cicero 1st Deputy Police Supt. Luis Gutierrez will be honored on September 6, 2023, and sworn in as the new incoming President of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association (WSCOP).  Gutierrez will be the first Command Officer from…

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The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.
The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.

The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics. The Orland Fire Protection District is ranked as one of the most professional fire districts in the nation with the highest achievements. You can be a part of this great success story. Here is the information on how to apply if you are interested: How to Apply:…

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

Posted on August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty hosted a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia along promising that they would work together to continue to bring state funding to support resident needs. Also attending the event were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, State…

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