Category: News

Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned For South First Street Bridge work in DeKalb. Temporary, full closures planned for bridge beam placement as part of bridge replacement project Temporary, overnight lane closures are scheduled this week on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) at South First Street in DeKalb for bridge replacement work. Weather permitting,…

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Wolves win Game 5 now one game from winning series

May 11, 2019May 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves win Game 5 now one game from winning series Forward Curtis McKenzie tallied a hat trick to pull the Chicago Wolves within one win of the Western Conference Finals as the Wolves earned a 7-4 win over the Iowa Wild in Game 5 of the Central Division Finals on Friday night at Wells Fargo…

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Elmhurst native excels in Naval exercises

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Elmhurst native excels in Naval exercises Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Nathan Swartz, a native of Elmhurst, Ill., prepares to be lowered to a Mark VI patrol boat, attached to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2, from an MH-60S helicopter, attached to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during a casualty…

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Two UIC students named Goldwater Scholars

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two UIC students named Goldwater Scholars A Syrian immigrant developing methods to address diabetic eye disease and an aspiring public health physician-scientist from Skokie are the latest University of Illinois at Chicago undergraduate researchers to earn a prestigious Goldwater scholarship based on their academic merit in the field of science. Anis Barmada, a junior in…

Education, News

Iowa Wild edges out Chicago Wolves in 4th game of hockey playoffs

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Iowa Wild edges out Chicago Wolves in 4th game of hockey playoffs The Chicago Wolves fell into a two-goal deficit from which they could not quite recover as the Iowa Wild posted a 2-1 victory in Game 4 of the Central Division Finals on Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Arena. Forward Curtis McKenzie scored in…

News, Sports

Poll: Pritzker Progressive Income Tax, Pension Holiday Plans Panned by South Suburban Voters

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Poll: Pritzker Progressive Income Tax, Pension Holiday Plans Panned by South Suburban Voters A survey of south suburban Chicagoland voters shows that a majority of residents oppose Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s tax hike plan to switch the state from a fixed rate income tax to a graduated rate income tax. The survey shows that most respondents…

Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Moraine Valley student represents state at National Honors competition

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moraine Valley student represents state at National Honors competition A Moraine Valley Community College student from Bridgeview, Illinois was named a semi-finalist in a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) competition at the national honor society’s national conference in Florida. Jennifer Gutierrez, of Bridgeview, qualified to represent the college and Illinois in the national competition after winning the…

Education, News

Hurley Supports Sale of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Illinois

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Supports Sale of Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in Illinois Cosmetics companies would be encouraged to find alternatives to testing new products on animals under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago. “Safety testing by the cosmetics industry is often painful and distressing to animals,” Hurley said. “While many brands have taken it upon themselves to…

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Chicago Sailor Serves Aboard a Floating Airport at Sea

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Sailor Serves Aboard a Floating Airport at Sea By Kayla Turnbow Navy Office of Community Outreach A Chicago native and 2016 Marine Leadership Academy graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. Petty Officer 2nd Class Adoni Hughes is an aviation ordnanceman aboard the carrier stationed in Newport…

Chicago, Government, News, Veterans, Veterans Column

Oak Lawn native protects U.S. Navy Forces in Middle East

May 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Oak Lawn native protects U.S. Navy Forces in Middle East By Erica R. Gardner Chief Mass Communication Specialist, Navy Office of Community Outreach Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Brown Lt. Cmdr. Erich Grawunder, an Oak Lawn, Illinois, native, joined the Navy to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. “My…

National, News, Veterans, Veterans Column

Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

IDNR Announces River Closures Due to Flooding Illinois River from Marshall County to the confluence of the Mississippi River closed to recreational traffic The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced the closure of the Illinois River due to flooding. Conservation Police are reporting flooding, dangerous currents and floating debris has created hazardous conditions…

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Gov. Pritzker, legislators move to legalize Adult-Use cannabis

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gov. Pritzker, legislators move to legalize Adult-Use cannabis Sen. Heather Steans, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, Sen. Hutchinson, Rep. Gordon-Booth, Rep. Villanueva, Lt. Gov. Stratton Join Numerous Stakeholders Support Measure to Legalize Cannabis for Adult Use on Jan. 1, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker, key lawmakers and stakeholders from around the state announced that they have agreed on…

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Wolves lose Game 3 of Playoffs but still lead 2 to 1

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves lose Game 3 of Playoffs but still lead 2 to 1 Andrew Hammond stopped all 26 shots he saw to lead the Iowa Wild to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of the Central Division Finals on Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Chicago (5-3) had four power-play opportunities but…

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Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs The Chicago Wolves seized a 2-0 series lead in the Central Division Finals with a 4-3 Game 2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Thursday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards Brooks Macek, Matt Weis and Tobias Lindberg and rookie defenseman Zach Whitecloud scored for Chicago (5-2) while forward…

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Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier Boasting over 36,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, this spectacular year-round rooftop destination will elevate the Chicago skyline to another level, offering locals a truly unique perspective of The Windy City and Lake Michigan Prepare for brand new views of Chicago’s magnificent…

Chicago, Entertainment, General Topics, News

Lombard couple charged with stealing money from veterans fund

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Lombard couple charged with stealing money from veterans fund Bond Set for Lombard couple accused of using charitable funds for personal use from the Veteran’s Christian Network (VCN), a not-for profit organization DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that bond has been set for a…

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WalletHub releases study of the Best Airlines for 2019

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

WalletHub releases study of the Best Airlines for 2019 Traveling by plane costs an average of $363 per trip. And choosing the wrong airline has the potential to take even more from us. For instance, 10 animals died during air transportation in 2018, and four major U.S. airlines had at least one pet fatality. While…

National, News, Transportation, Travel

Duckworth introduces law to crack down on illegal robocalls

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Duckworth introduces law to crack down on illegal robocalls U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Thursday (May 2, 2019) introduced legislation that would crackdown on illegal robocalls, which she said have increased by more than 57 percent over the past year. Duckworth is proposing a petition to help get the legislation passed and she is asking members…

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