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Leving Team Protected Dad’s Liberty and Preserved His Place in His Children’s Lives

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team Protected Dad’s Liberty and Preserved His Place in His Children’s Lives By Laura Reichel A desperate Chicago dad found himself living a horrible nightmare. His ex had filed a Petition for an Emergency Order of Protection against him, taken his children away, and left him facing the terrifying possibility of incarceration. He didn’t…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Village of Orland Park Celebrates Thanksgiving Week

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park Celebrates Thanksgiving Week The Village of Orland Park is celebrating Thanksgiving with a week full of turkey-themed activities, including the Kids’ Turkey Trot and Diaper Dash, Turkey Shoot Free-Throw Contest and the 37th Annual Turkey Trot. “Thanksgiving week in Orland Park is all about community, family, and tradition,” said Mayor Jim…

Events, Features, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District welcomes new Fire Chief, salutes passing of former Trustee The Orland Fire Protection District, at its regular meeting on Oct. 28, 2025, officially welcomed the newly appointed Fire Chief, Kevin Doyle. Doyle was welcomed to his first official meeting by Board President Beth Damas Kaspar and the Fire Trustees, and he…

Fire, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Hastings’ insurance reform legislation passes Senate in Springfield

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings’s insurance reform legislation passes Senate in Springfield State Senator Michael E. Hastings advanced legislation designed to protect homeowners from excessive insurance rate increases and ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in Illinois homeowners insurance. “With this legislation, we are putting fairness and accountability back into the system,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “Here is what this means…

Business, Government, Illinois Legislature, Insurance, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown Estimated 153,000 Federal Workers in Illinois to be impacted by government shutdown Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest loans to unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown. The loans will be…

Economy, Federal, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Journalist and social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh responds to the indictments against her and others in protesting against ICE arrests in Chicagoland A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals for allegedly forcibly impeding…

Civil Rights, Crime, elections, Federal, Government, immigrant, News, NewsWire, Politics

Little Girl Rescued from Feared Danger and Reunited with Dad

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Little Girl Rescued from Feared Danger and Reunited with Dad By Laura Reichel A frightened dad called Chicago attorney and fathers’ rights advocate Jeffery M. Leving for help after his worst fears came true: his ex took his eight-year-old daughter from him and vanished. Dad feared his little girl was at risk and that he…

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Mayor Getty showcases “unity” in contrast to “deeply polarized” nation

October 30, 2025November 9, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor Getty showcases “unity” in contrast to “deeply polarized” nation Lyons Mayor Chris Getty on Saturday, October 25th welcomed more than 500 people to a fundraiser and rally for the United Citizens Party, showcasing the community’s unity in contrast to the deep divisions of the nation’s political polarization. This is the 15th year of the breakfast…

elections, News, Politics, Village of Lyons

Hastings announces legislation to ensure fair homeowners insurance rates for Illinois families

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings announces legislation to ensure fair homeowners insurance rates for Illinois families State Senator Michael E. Hastings was joined at a press conference Wednesday by Senators Willie Preston, Paul Faraci, Meg Loughran Cappel, Christopher Belt, and Doris Turner to announce new legislation designed to protect homeowners from excessive insurance rate increases and ensure fairness, transparency,…

Business, Economy, Government, Illinois Legislature, Insurance, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings

Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat By Ray Hanania Mahnoor Ahmad, who challenged ineffective Congressman Sean Casten in 2024 for the Democratic nomination, announced this week that she has filed for the office of the DuPage County Board seat in the 2nd District. Ahmad has a long history of public service and working…

Democrat, DuPage, elections, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Village of Orland Park Rededicates Village Hall in Honor of Late Former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park Rededicates Village Hall in Honor of Late Former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens In a heartfelt ceremony held Sunday, October 26, the Village of Orland Park formally rededicated its Village Hall in honor of the late former Mayor Frederick T. Owens, restoring the building’s original name: Frederick T. Owens Village Hall. The…

Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Politics

Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured Orland Fire Protection District, IL – A firefighter was slightly injured with dehydration while battling a fire reported in a townhouse building at the 13900 block of Berkhansted Court in Orland Park, just before midnight on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The…

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FIRE UPDATE: Fire District releases photos of kitten saved from Orland Park apartment fire Saturday

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

FIRE UPDATE: Fire District releases photos of kitten saved from Orland Park apartment fire Saturday Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District who responded to a fire in an apartment at the 15200 block of El Camino Terrace on Saturday morning said the next day that they did find…

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Orland Park apartment fire Saturday morning, no injuries

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Orland Park apartment fire Saturday morning, no injuries Orland Fire Protection District, IL — At 5:40 AM on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, units of the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire located at a two-story apartment building on the 15200 block of El Camino Terrace in Orland Park. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke…

Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park

Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings calls for bipartisan action to protect Illinois families from SNAP benefit shutdown FRANKFORT — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging federal lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown to prevent the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits, come Nov. 1. Nearly two million Illinois residents rely on SNAP to provide…

Baby Boomers, Economy, food, Government, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus Bill in Springfield Get information on the Illinois Energy Omnibus bill and how it could impact your electricity rates in Illinois. Consumers need to be aware of the full impact of the legislation. For more information, visit the website of the Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers, which provides updated…

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Senator Porfirio applauds more than $20 million in infrastructure repairs coming to the 11th District

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Porfirio applauds more than $20 million in infrastructure repairs coming to the 11th District State Senator Mike Porfirio secured over $20 million to support infrastructure improvements and construction in the 11th Senate District. “Good quality roads, highways and transportation networks are the foundation for a safe community,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “The Rebuild Illinois projects…

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Little Girl Recovered and Reunited with Dad After Long Separation

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Little Girl Recovered and Reunited with Dad After Long Separation By Laura Reichel A distraught dad desperately needed help— he had no idea where his little girl was and feared for her safety. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. worked tirelessly to locate dad’s daughter. After a long and painful separation, they located…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Radio