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Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District
Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District

Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District Former Congresswoman of IL-3, Marie Newman, has formally endorsed Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich, Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Marie Newman also confirmed her attendance as the keynote speaker at Joey Ruzevich’s fundraising dinner on Friday, December 19, 2025,…

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Disabled Dad United with Daughter for First Christmas Together

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Disabled Dad United with Daughter for First Christmas Together

Disabled Dad United with Daughter for First Christmas Together By Laura Reichel The time a father shares with his children is a precious gift. Yet, for too many fathers, that gift is taken away — leaving them isolated from their children. In one of the most moving victories the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving…

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Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information
Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information On December 12, 2025, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Caroline Kate Moreland denied former Mayor Keith Pekau’s motion to dismiss, allowing the Village’s lawsuit to proceed. The court determined that the Village’s allegations regarding the improper retention and use of…

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Hastings law modernizes missing persons investigations starting Jan. 1

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings law modernizes missing persons investigations starting Jan. 1
Hastings law modernizes missing persons investigations starting Jan. 1

Hastings law modernizes missing persons investigations starting Jan. 1 According to the Department of Justice’s National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, Illinois has 461 open missing persons cases. Starting Jan. 1, law enforcement will take a new approach to these cases, thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “I teamed…

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Cook County Pastors from the south and west sides and suburbs urge property tax reform

Posted on December 16, 2025December 18, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Cook County Pastors from the south and west sides and suburbs urge property tax reform
Cook County Pastors from the south and west sides and suburbs urge property tax reform

Cook County Pastors from the south and west sides and suburbs urge property tax reform Chicago, IL — A coalition of African American Pastors representing more than 100 churches on Chicago’s South and West sides and suburbs called for immediate reforms in the property tax system, warning recent tax hikes will force thousands to lose…

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Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”
Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”

Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service” Veterans should receive free Illinois Driver’s Licenses and/or Illinois State ID “The honorable men and women who served our great nation deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and efficiency,” Adamczyk said in a press release Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. “As Illinois Secretary of State,…

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Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Discuss Fathers’ Rights on CBS Chicago Ch. 2

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Discuss Fathers’ Rights on CBS Chicago Ch. 2

Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Discuss Fathers’ Rights on CBS Chicago Ch. 2 CHICAGO, IL, December 15, 2025 – Famed fathers’ rights advocate and family law attorney Jeffery M. Leving will appear on CBS Chicago (Ch. 2) Tuesday, December 16th at 10:00 PM CST with host Jane Clauss. Attorney Leving will discuss the importance of…

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John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits
John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits 8th Legislative District candidate Harrell calls for extension of property tax payment deadline, new laws to make it more difficult for homeowners to lose their properties because of property tax debts, and to limit how much property taxes…

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Leving Team’s Victory Saved Dad’s Two Boys from Danger

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team’s Victory Saved Dad’s Two Boys from Danger

Leving Team’s Victory Saved Dad’s Two Boys from Danger By Laura Reichel A devoted father was deeply terrified about the safety of his two young sons. The children’s mother was reported to be struggling with serious mental health problems, and dad feared she could endanger his children. He wanted nothing more than to protect them…

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Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09
Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09 Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that her campaign has raised over $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a surge of grassroots support that has made her one of the strongest insurgent candidates in the country. As of December 10,…

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Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit
Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit

Orland Park Statement on Settlement of William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Lawsuit Status of Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information William Sanchez vs. Village of Orland Park, et al. The Village of Orland Park has reached a settlement agreement with William Sanchez to fully…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15 If you can’t pay your taxes by the December 15 due date, there’s a 13-month payment plan available! Register now at CookCountyTreasurer.com. Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties.   That…

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WalletHub releases Credit Card Debt study, shows $16 billion increase

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WalletHub releases Credit Card Debt study, shows $16 billion increase
WalletHub releases Credit Card Debt study, shows $16 billion increase

WalletHub releases Credit Card Debt study, shows $16 billion increase The Federal Reserve released its latest Consumer Credit report today at 3 p.m. WalletHub’s inflation-adjusted analysis of the data reveals that consumers added $16 billion in credit card debt during the third quarter of 2025. Key highlights from WalletHub’s new Credit Card Debt Study are…

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Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers
Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers Orland Park Police release data in Thanksgiving holiday enforcement campaign to keep motorists and residents safe. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, the Orland Park Police Department participated in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to reduce crashes and…

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DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary
DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary

DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary Elected official Lynn LaPlante, Dupage County Board Member, announced her endorsement for Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for the Illinois 6th congressional district.   Lynn believes “Joey is a part of the new generation of leadership ready and…

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Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad

Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad By: Laura Reichel A devoted grandmother was in desperate need of help protecting her infant grandchild. The child’s mother had reportedly abandoned the baby, left the state, and was later incarcerated out of state. The baby’s teen father was doing his…

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Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System
Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System

Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System The Village of Orland Park is introducing a new utility billing system designed to enhance the customer experience and improve day-to-day operations. The new system will provide customers with more flexibility in managing their utility account and streamline the overall payment process. As part of this…

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Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm

Posted on November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm
Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm

Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm Motorists asked to slow down and increase their distance from other vehicles The Illinois Tollway is reminding drivers to slow down and allow extra time for their Thanksgiving holiday travels and weekend trips as a winter storm moves through Northern Illinois, with…

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