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Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

August 30, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort The Village of Orland Park, Illinois is collecting to help Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey with its Orland Park Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort. Three village facilities have been designated to accept donations from area residents including Orland Park’s Frederick T. Owens Village Hall at 14700 South…

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Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab

August 29, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab Gov. Bruce Rauner won his battle against the bloated and failed Chicago public schools forcing the legislature to significantly cut-back additional funding to bailout Chicago and redistribute those monies to needy suburban and state school systems that had been ignored. The plan also allows a 75 percent…

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RTA approves projects for Seniors and disabled

August 24, 2017October 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

RTA approves projects for Seniors and disabled RTA Board Approves Projects to Benefit Seniors and People with Disabilities The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board has approved funding for twelve projects through the federally-funded Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. The RTA will administer a total of $14,936,856 million, including $8,756,052 in federal…

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Orland Fire Protection District presents lifesaving commendations

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District presents lifesaving commendations Good samaritans and Lifetime Fitness employees among those recognized by Orland Fire District Tuesday OFPD Fire Chief Mike Schofield and the Board of Trustees set aside time at the beginning of the August 22nd Board of Trustee’s meeting to receive the following awards: Firefighter Doug DePersia brought up…

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Witnessing the total Solar Eclipse in 1963

August 19, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Witnessing the total Solar Eclipse in 1963 I have great eyesight in part because on July 20, 1963, my father showed me the proper way to view the total eclipse of the sun that took place that afternoon. By Ray Hanania My eyesight is great, in a large part because I didn’t look up at…

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Bridgeview police search for armed suspect

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bridgeview police search for armed suspect Suspect sought in Bridgeview assault. On Aug 17, 2017 at approximately 11:05 AM, Officers of the Bridgeview Police Department responded to an armed robbery, which had just occurred at the Salvation Army store located at 9000 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 31-year-old female victim [name withheld]…

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Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO Record One-hundred Chicagoland New-car Dealers Raise $147,000 for the USO of Illinois in Fifth-annual Barbecue for the Troops Program. 2018 USO Barbecue for the Troops Date Announced: Sat., July 14 The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO of Illinois for the fifth…

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Bridgeview looks to add hotel

August 17, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview looks to add hotel Lodging near Toyota Park for soccer and music fans By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board voted 6-0 at its Aug. 2 meeting to rezone 2.2 acres of the south parking lot at Toyota Park with an eye toward future development. During the meeting, Mayor Steve Landek said, “That’s rezoning…

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Eclipse viewing downstate for Lyons Township students

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Eclipse viewing downstate for Lyons Township students Chance to witness rare solar event is too big to ignore By Steve Metsch About 40 students from Lyons Township High School will have a memorable first day of school Aug. 21. They will arrive at the north campus no later than 5:15 a.m., climb into a coach…

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Chicago Sketch Comedy festival accepting applications

August 15, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Sketch Comedy festival accepting applications Sketch comedy artists around the world are invited to apply for the 17th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival “Chicago SketchFest seizes the comedy moment…you need to hop to it.” – Chicago Tribune Stage 773 is excited to announce that applications are now open for The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The…

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Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High

August 11, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High $1 million donation from hot dog chain founder helped fund arts center By Steve Metsch A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 for the $17.6 million Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center at Argo Community High School, 7329 W. 63rd St., Summit….

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Countryside Criterium packs ’em in

August 11, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Countryside Criterium packs ’em in Racers love the course, hope event returns in 2018 By Steve Metsch The first-ever Countryside Criterium on Saturday attracted bicyclists from around the Chicago area and Midwest, all dressed in colorful racing gear as they sped around the course at speeds up to 35 mph. The competitors were having a…

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New police dog already a star in Summit

August 9, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

New police dog already a star in Summit Harley has sniffed out narcotics worth about $4 million this summer By Steve Metsch The newest officer on the Summit Police Department has four legs and weighs 52 pounds. And, although he’s only been on the job since June, he’s already proven his worth and then some….

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Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out

August 9, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out Event touts services offered by village to residents By Steve Metsch Several hundred people attended the National Night Out festivities at the Bridgeview Village Hall on Aug. 1. “it’s a way to visit with neighbors and to learn more about our village,” Mayor Steve Landek said. There was plenty to…

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RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award

August 7, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award Transit Oversight Agency Chairman Will Receive Distinguished Local Service Award at National Conference in October Chicago, IL, August 7, 2017 – Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Northeastern Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard has been chosen to receive a 2017 Local Distinguished Service Award by the American…

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PHOTOS: Orland Park’s National Night Out

August 6, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Neuhaus No Comments

PHOTOS: Orland Park’s National Night Out Orland Park Police held their annual National Night Out event on Tuesday evening Aug 1st at the village’s civic center located at 147th and Ravinia Ave. It was an opportunity for everyone to interact with the police officers and enjoy entertainment which included a DJ, a martial arts student…

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Rauner blocks legislative rape of suburban taxpayers

August 3, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner blocks legislative rape of suburban taxpayers Once again the Illinois Legislature is stepping in to bailout wasteful spending and mismanagement at the Chicago Public Schools but forcing suburban taxpayers to pay extra to cover the city’s debt. Instead of making Chicago residents pay for their own failed institutions, the Chicago controlled legislature is forcing…

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Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza

July 21, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza The re-staging of the 1967 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at noon, on Daley Plaza Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Picasso at Everyone’s Picasso –…

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