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Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health, safety and housing needs of homeless individuals at outdoor encampments, Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee and…

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Field Museum waives entrance fee for all of February

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Field Museum waives entrance fee for all of February Illinois residents can enjoy free admission every day in February (c)Field Museum, Lucy Hewett What: For the fourth year in a row, the Field Museum will be free for Illinois residents during the entire month of February. Free Days are roughly an $80 savings for a…

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One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire Firefighters from the Orland Fire Protection District received a 9-1-1 call at 4:50 PM on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 15, 2019) reporting a fire in a two-story split-level home consumed in heavy smoke at the 14200 Block of 84th Avenue in Orland Park. One resident was outside…

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Illinois lowers flags to honor killed Trooper Chris Lambert

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois lowers flags to honor killed Trooper Chris Lambert By Ray Hanania Newly sworn-in Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered all flags to be flown at half-mast beginning sunrise on Wednesday Jan. 16 through sunset on Friday Jan. 18 to honor slam Illinois State Trooper Christopher Lambert. Lambert was killed when a driver hit him while responding…

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Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term State Sen. Martin Sandoval declares that health care and immigrant rights will remain priorities as he returns to The Illinois Senate for a 6th Term in office Affordable health care, protecting immigrants’ rights, equitable K-12 funding, increasing public safety and creating more jobs will continue to be…

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Pritzker signs executive order for full transparency in state government

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker signs executive order for full transparency in state government Gov. Pritzker To Make Government More Transparent with ‘Back to Basics’ First Executive Order.EO 2019-01 to Ensure Compliance with State Statutes, Transparency Laws and Data Publishing Requirements In his first official act as the 43rd governor of Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker will sign his first…

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Pace Wraps up Central Harlem Avenue Corridor Plan

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pace Wraps up Central Harlem Avenue Corridor Plan RTA funded plan prepares for faster, more frequent Pulse service Pace Suburban Bus, in partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), has completed the Central Harlem Avenue Corridor Study, a long-range plan to improve pedestrian and transit access along a ten-mile stretch of Harlem Avenue spanning Harlem…

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WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement A new report from WalletHub.com ranks Illinois at only 28 in terms of the best states for individuals to retire. The number one state is Florida, followed by South Dakota, Colorado, New Hampshire and Virginia. The survey measures a range of benefits including taxes, home service costs, senior…

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One more week with Mom

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

One more week with Mom Bridgeview cops save woman, daughter grateful By Steve Metsch Two Bridgeview police officer shrug off their actions as part of their jobs, but they did play a key role in saving a woman’s life. Sadly, that woman died one week later. But her daughter is thankful to the officers. “They…

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Wolves Hockey team returns to first place

January 12, 2019January 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves Hockey team returns to first place Wolves torch Tucson, regain first place in the American Hockey League’s Central Division after 6-3 victory at the Tucson Convention Center Arena. The team returns to the Tucson Convention Center tonight (Saturday Jan. 12, 2019), and returns to the Allstate Arena Jan. 16. You can watch the Tucson…

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WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

January 10, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle WGN hosted a fast-paced mayoral forum that brought 13 of the city’s 21 candidates who are running for mayor to the forefront. Although the forum didn’t get down into deep details on issues, it gave the public a chance to get a broad sense of which candidate…

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Culver’s Partners with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to Make a Difference

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Culver’s Partners with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to Make a Difference Lyons, IL. (Grassroots Newswire) January 10, 2019– Since opening the doors of the first restaurant in 1984, Culver’s® has been committed to being an active member in its local community. On Monday,January 14 eight Chicago-land Culver’s locations will carry on that tradition by hosting…

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April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law

January 10, 2019October 4, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and co-sponsored by State Senator Steve Landek and Representative Mike Zalewski. The bill restores respect for Illinois’ Arab American community which was disrespected…

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Mr. Everything of Summit retires

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mr. Everything of Summit retires Paul Sawyer ends long career on Jan. 11 By Steve Metsch When asked what he did for the village of Summit, Paul Sawyer smiled and replied “everything.” The do-it-all Sawyer, whose final day with the public works department will be Friday, Jan. 11, was honored by the village board at…

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Politics at Moraine Valley?

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Politics at Moraine Valley? Hastings denies involvement; candidate disagrees By Steve Metsch An election challenge of five candidates for the Moraine Valley Community College board appears to be politically motivated, said one candidate. Joseph Murphy, an 18-year incumbent whose candidacy is one of those targeted, said the challenges are “a big power play by (Orland…

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Lyons 103 school supplies

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons 103 school supplies Four candidates help kids get ready for semester By Steve Metsch Four candidates seeking election to the Lyons School District 103 board spent part of Jan. 5 giving supplies to kids and meeting with parents. Olivia Quintero, Winifred Rodriguez, Vito Campanile and incumbent Jorge Torres are running on the Parents for…

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Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) along with more than two dozen of their colleagues in the House and Senate introduced sweeping reforms Thursday that would dramatically reduce prescription drug prices in the United States. The plan…

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Madigan appoints Rep. Greg Harris as Majority Leader

January 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan appoints Rep. Greg Harris as Majority Leader Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday Jan. 10, 2019 announcing his appointment of state Rep. Greg Harris as the Illinois House majority leader: “At my request, Representative Greg Harris will serve as House majority leader. This is the first in a series…

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