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Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class

January 16, 2018January 17, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class Several times each year, the Orland Fire Protection District hosts a free training program to help everyday citizens learn the basics of emergency response to help family, friends or members of the public during emergencies. The effort often gives victims of heart attacks,…

Editors Pick, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo Jan. 25 – 28

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo Jan. 25 – 28 CHICAGOLAND FISHING, TRAVEL & OUTDOOR EXPO ANNOUNCES 2018 FEATURES AND SEMINARS Chicagoland’s Ultimate Winter Fishing Event Brings “The World of Sportfishing” Indoors to Schaumburg January 25-28 Returning to the Midwest this month, the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo, is taking over the Schaumburg Convention…

Entertainment, News, Travel

Lisle Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers

January 9, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lisle Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers Fifth Wednesday Journal, a twice yearly publication, released its latest issue which focuses on the experiences and writings of authors whose origins trace to the Middle East and North Africa. The Journal features the submissions of 33 authors and photographers and is now available for purchase. Issue…

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Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer Suspect stopped vehicle and conducted field sobriety test on victim On January 7, 2018 at approximately 2:40 AM, suspect/offender Donato Valdez, 28, drove behind a victim’s vehicle and used an unknown flashing light to stop vehicle. The suspect pulled the victim’s car over as it was…

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Sears Closing Orland Park Store and More

January 7, 2018January 7, 2018 Steve Neuhaus No Comments

The Financially-struggling Retailer to also close 64 Kmart stores. By Steve Neuhaus The Sears store located at Orland Square Mall is among 39 Sears stores scheduled to close by early April 2018. Sears Holdings, which is the parent company of Sears and Kmart, notified their employees that it will be closing it’s doors. The retailer…

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No shortage of big stories

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

No shortage of big stories 2017 had plenty of highlights in suburbs By Steve Metsch As the end of 2017 approaches, the Desplaines Valley News is taking a look back at the top stories of the past year. This week, we will highlight Bridgeview, Summit, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, Countryside and Lyons. Next week, we…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Circus elephants banned

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Circus elephants banned Among new laws in Illinois By Steve Metsch It wouldn’t be the new year without dozens of new laws on the books in Illinois. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting laws that take effect on Monday, Jan. 1: More people in need of transplants may benefit as drivers who…

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Suspect charged in killing of 16 year old at a Cicero park

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suspect charged in killing of 16 year old at a Cicero park Cicero Police have formally charged a suspect in the August 22, 2017 killing of a 16-year-old boy who was playing basketball with friends at a local Cicero Park when assailants confronted them and began shooting. The victim, Irving Estrada, 16, was taken to…

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23-year-old Berwyn man charged in DUI related deaths Oct. 9

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

23-year-old Berwyn man charged in DUI related deaths Oct. 9 Charges were filed against Jordan Michalak, 23, of Berwyn, who on Oct. 9, 2017 struck another vehicle in Lyons at the intersection of 1st Avenue and 44th Street. The accident occurred at around 6:20 pm. Michalak will appear at Bridgeview today at 1:30 pm in…

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Lyons’ early Christmas gift

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons’ early Christmas gift Residents get new and improved recycling bins By Steve Metsch Residents living in the southwest corner of Lyons found an early Christmas gift in their alleys the week of Dec. 11: Bright blue 65-gallon recycling bins. The new bins replace the old, smaller versions that had no lids. These are designed…

Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

$400,000 to remove a football field?

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

$400,000 to remove a football field? Old turf at Argo High needs replacing, board says By Steve Metsch It may cost Argo Community High School $400,000 just to remove the current turf on the football field, and that doesn’t include the cost of a new field. Officials said Dec. 11 that the current field, which…

News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Stevenson toll lanes a tough sell

December 20, 2017December 20, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Stevenson toll lanes a tough sell Public leery of IDOT proposal to add two pay lanes By Steve Metsch Judging by the reaction of folks who attended a public meeting last week about a proposal to install toll lanes on the Stevenson Expressway, the Illinois Department of Transportation has a lot of convincing to do….

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Lieb School in Bridgeview Hosted Winterfest 2017

December 17, 2017December 17, 2017 Steve Neuhaus No Comments

By Steve Neuhaus Winterfest sponsored by the George W. Lieb School PTA was held this past Wednesday evening at the school located at 9101 Pembroke Ln. in Bridgeview. The evening festivities included a horse and carriage ride, arts and crafts, facepainting, snacks, but the one thing that all the children were thrilled to watch is…

Events, News

Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat CHICAGO, IL — Surrounded by community leaders from the Southwest Side of Chicago, Democrat Angeles “Angie” Sandoval, formally announced her bid to become the next Cook County Commissioner of the 7th District. She will become the newest and only “Latina” on the Cook County Board….

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Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

December 13, 2017August 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize Arab Americans in Illinois called on gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker Wednesday to publicly apologize for insensitive comments he made in which he accused a Muslim American group of being “terrorists” when he ran for Congress in 1998. Arab American Democratic Club President Samir Khalil said the comment…

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Breaking: Fatality in accident on 87th Street in Bridgeview

December 12, 2017December 13, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Breaking: Fatality in accident on 87th Street in Bridgeview An accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on the 87th Street Bridge between Oketo Avenue (about 7400 West) and 78th Avenue (7800 West) has closed off the street to all traffic, Bridgeview Police announced. The pedestrian (either walking or on a bicycle – it hasn’t…

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Lipinski Honors 2017 Senior Citizens of the Year

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski Honors 2017 Senior Citizens of the Year Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announced the winners of the 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year Award during a special program yesterday in Hickory Hills. The winners were chosen based on their contributions to their communities in the Third Congressional District. “These individuals demonstrate on a daily basis…

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Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest Five Southwest and West suburban communities were named as being among the safest communities to live in the State of Illinois in a new survey released by SafeHome. The five communities listed in the state’s top 20 are Des Plaines (#6), Tinley Park (#8), Oak…

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