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Illinois Supreme Court appoints Melissa Presser as Resident Judge in Pope County

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Supreme Court appoints Melissa Presser as Resident Judge in Pope County
Illinois Supreme Court appoints Melissa Presser as Resident Judge in Pope County

Illinois Supreme Court appoints Melissa Presser as Resident Judge in Pope County Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Melissa Presser as a Resident Circuit Judge for Pope County in the First Judicial Circuit. Ms. Presser is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of…

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Orland Township hosts the annual Township Tinsel Home Decorating Contest

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township hosts the annual Township Tinsel Home Decorating Contest
Orland Township hosts the annual Township Tinsel Home Decorating Contest

Orland Township hosts the annual Township Tinsel Home Decorating Contest Think you have the most festive house on the block? Then Orland Township has the contest for you! Supervisor Paul O’Grady will host Orland Township’s first annual Township Tinsel Holiday Home Decorating Contest where residents can enter to win a prize for having the best…

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16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges
16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

16 St. Ignatius Hockey team members injured, truck drive faces DUI charges Truck crash injures St. Ignatius Hockey team; Truck driver taken into custody with DUI Charges pending; Driver’s record and knowledge of company executives may become critical issue At least 16 members of the St. Ignatius Prep High School junior varsity hockey team were…

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Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins

Posted on November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins

Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins A father is going through a divorce, which is always difficult, says Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving, who has been through a divorce himself. He has to worry about maintaining his relationship with his children and he has to…

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Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Posted on November 8, 2022April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District
Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country, taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate, although that has yet to be…

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Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022
Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022

Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022 Fire believed to have begun in shed spread quickly to the adjacent home in Orland Park on Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022. Neighbor alerts homeowner as the fire spread. No injuries reported. The Orland Fire District responded at 10:41 PM to a 911…

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USS Chicago returns home from final deployment

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on USS Chicago returns home from final deployment
USS Chicago returns home from final deployment

USS Chicago returns home from Final Deployment  From Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a seven-month deployment, Nov. 2, 2022. It was the submarine’s final deployment before decommissioning, which is scheduled to begin in…

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Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard
Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard

Bolingbrook native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard By Stephanie Fox A native of Bolingbrook, Illinois, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Airman Rodrigo Godinez, a 2022 Downers Grove South High School graduate, joined the Navy six months ago. Today, Godinez serves…

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