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Social Security to increase slightly over 2018

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Social Security to increase slightly over 2018 Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more…

Baby Boomers, Health, National, News, Seniors, Taxes

Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21 Dozens of Democratic candidates running in the November 6, 2018 General election will be showcased at the annual Candidate’s Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, October 21 hosted by The Arab American Democratic Club. The keynote speakers at the event are Illinois House Speaker Michael J….

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WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83 Iconic African American television journalist Warner Saunders dies. Saunders was a brilliant reporter who fairly covered the news and sympathized with those who were oppressed. By Ray Hanania Warner Saunders was almost one-of-a-kind. Not only was he a true journalist, he was also a genuine human…

breaking news, Chicago, Media Bias, News, Obituary, Television

LaGrange-based social services agency, Pillars, receives Lipinski grant

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

LaGrange-based social services agency, Pillars, receives Lipinski grant Lipinski Announces Grant for Pillars Community Health in La Grange Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) is announcing that the Pillars Community Health Center in La Grange has been awarded a federal grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organization will receive $243,200 to help expand…

General Topics, Health, National, News

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown During a recent appearance on the PBS show, “Chicago Tonight,” William J. Kelly, the only Republican candidate for Chicago mayor, blasted the Chicago media and national Democrats for giving Rahm a pass on the Chicago Public Schools sex abuse and rape scandal – a sharp contrast to their…

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Democrat Underwood features new Ads in Illinois 14th Congressional District race

October 2, 2018January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Democrat Underwood features new Ads in Illinois 14th Congressional District race With just 35 days until Election Day and early voting underway, Lauren Underwood has unveiled her second campaign commercial of the general election. The ad, “It’s On”, tells the story of how the campaign came to be––with a broken health care promise from her…

elections, Government, National, News, Politics

Lyons buys new fire engine

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons buys new fire engine Village board welcomes new police officer By Steve Metsch A new fire engine is being purchased by Lyons. It’s one of three vehicles being purchased by the village. The village board, at its Sept. 18 meeting, unanimously approved buying the three vehicles with the biggest being a new fire engine….

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Lyons honors employees

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons honors employees Four have a combined 111 years service By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board honored four employees with plaques recognizing their longtime service. The four have a combined 111 years working for the village. Rich Vabro has worked 30 years with the water department, is the foreman. Vabro “is very vital to…

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Glenn Hughes rocks St. Charles

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Glenn Hughes rocks St. Charles Former Deep Purple bassist/singer an ageless wonder By Steve Metsch Please forgive the delay for this review. Life gets busy. But when you catch yourself still thinking about a concert nearly three weeks later, it’s worth writing about. I journeyed out to the lovely and intimate 900-seat Arcada Theatre in…

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Railroad “flyover” discussed

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Railroad “flyover” discussed Proposal would cut risks, move Summit businesses By Steve Metsch Reducing the risk of potential accidents, along with ending delays in commuter railroad service, are goals of a proposed “flyover” that could be built west of Summit Park. It’s all part of sweeping rail improvements proposed by the Illinois Department of Transportation…

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Cicero honors firefighters who saved lives at 50th Court Apartment fire

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero honors firefighters who saved lives at 50th Court Apartment fire Town President Larry Dominick and Cicero Fire Chief Dominick Buscemi this week honored the firefighters who successfully put out a fire that severely damaged a large apartment building at 1637 50th Court on August 19, 2018 saving the lives of dozens of residents and…

Fire, Government, News

Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness

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

Orland Fire District hosts citizen training for emergency preparedness The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) will host an eight-week program to train residents to be able to assist in responding to public emergencies and offer basic emergency services. Enrollment for the free participation is still open to the public. Participants receive a certification and become members…

Education, Features, Fire, General Topics, Government, News, Orland Park

Lyons Police seeking witnesses in truck-bicycle fatality

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

Lyons Police seeking witnesses in truck-bicycle fatality Village of Lyons police are investigating a traffic accident that resulted in a fatality Tuesday morning Sept. 25, 2018 between 4:45 am and 5:10 am on First Avenue near 43rd Street, just south of Plainfield Road. Lyons Police Chief James M. Keating said that the cyclist was riding his…

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Blues hit it big in Lyons

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Blues hit it big in Lyons First-ever festival draws 3,000 music lovers By Steve Metsch The first-ever Windy City Blues Fest in Lyons was deemed a success by organizers, performers and fans. Larger than expected crowds were seen Saturday and Sunday at Cermak Park on Ogden Avenue, Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty said Monday. Getty said…

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Leyden dominates Lyons, 31-3

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Leyden dominates Lyons, 31-3 Senior lineman Cushing injured as team falls to 1-4 By Steve Metsch Here’s hoping the dance went better than the football game. Leyden, with three touchdowns by junior running back Vincent Fredrickson, pounded Lyons Township 31-3 Saturday, spoiling the Lions’ homecoming. To make matters worse, lineman Emmett Cushing suffered what appeared…

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Munger named interim DCEO director

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Munger named interim DCEO director Takes business development role as McCarthy leaves for private sector Gov. Bruce Rauner today said that Deputy Gov. Leslie Munger would be taking on the new role of acting director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). She replaces Director Sean McCarthy, who has accepted a position…

Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Releases

Brew Moon Fest gets grant

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Brew Moon Fest gets grant Township of Lyons backs Oct. 20 festival in McCook By Steve Metsch The annual Brew Moon Beer & Band Festival, set for next month, is getting some assistance from the Township of Lyons. The township’s board of trustees, by unanimous vote, approved giving the organizers $750 to help make the…

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Birthday girl has the blues

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Birthday girl has the blues Tomiko Dixon excited for first Blues Fest in Lyons By Steve Metsch There’s no better way for Tomiko Dixon to celebrate her birthday than to play the blues music she loves at a new festival. Dixon is playing Saturday at the first-ever Windy City Blues Fest, hosted by the Windy…

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