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Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home Thousands of pounds of fireworks recovered by Cook County Sheriff’s Police at Lemont Township residence More than 4,000 pounds of fireworks and materials to create fireworks were recovered at a residence in unincorporated Lemont, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, June 14, 2017. At approximately…

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Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show

June 14, 2017January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show The New Mark Allen Internet Talk Show ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ Broadcasts LIVE on Wednesday June 14th @ 1:00 PM (CST) on URBAN BROADCAST MEDIA NETWORK www.urbanbroadcastmedia.com ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ is now the title of a new commentary and talk show to be heard locally and nationally and…

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O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater

June 13, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Eugene O’Neill’s comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater AH, WILDERNESS!, EUGENE O’NEILL’S “WELCOME DOSE OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER” (LA TIMES), BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 17. STEVE SCOTT DIRECTS THE RARELY-PRODUCED COMING-OF-AGE COMEDY WITH A CAST OF CHICAGO FAVORITES, AND NIALL CUNNINGHAM AND AYSSETTE MUÑOZ AS THE LOVE-STRUCK YOUNG COUPLE. Experience the fireworks of love—first…

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State police investigating traffic stop shooting

June 10, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois State Police investigating traffic stop shooting The Illinois State Police released the following press release in the wake of a shooting that took place near the intersection of 8000 West Ogden Avenue in Lyons, Illinois: Illinois State Police involved in shooting outside of Chicago Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating an officer involved…

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Noise woes grow in Bedford Park

June 8, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Noise woes grow in Bedford Park Hotel officials blame railroad yard, not Midway Airport By Steve Metsch Citing concerns over increased noise from a nearby railyard, the company that owns several hotels near Midway Airport is seeking financial help from the village of Bedford Park. Mark Weglarz, of The Weglarz Company, spoke about the problem during…

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Countryside offers free music

June 8, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Countryside offers free music Summer concert series starts tonight By Steve Metsch Countryside will provide a diverse soundtrack for this summer with a series of free concerts through August. The “Countryside All Stars” summer concert series will be in Countryside Park on 61st Street, a half-block east of Brainard Avenue. Opening acts start at 6…

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Argo High chess team “phenomenal”

June 8, 2017June 10, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Argo High chess team “phenomenal” Boys team enjoys best season in school history By Steve Metsch If you run into a member of the Argo Community High School chess team this summer and he challenges you to a game, it’s probably not a good idea to test your luck. Chances are you won’t last long…

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Only one Illinois restaurant makes national Outdoor dining list

June 8, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Only one Illinois restaurant makes national Outdoor dining list Wheaton’s Adelle’s Restaurant is the only restaurant in Illinois that made Open Table’s annual list of best Al Fresco (outdoor) dining establishments for 2017. Adelle’s is a stylish, comfortable atmosphere featuring the large comfortable bar, warm copper accented decor & two cozy fireplaces. Located in the…

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Chicago, Naperville & Elgin highest auto thefts

June 8, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago, Naperville & Elgin highest auto thefts NICB’s 2016 Hot Spots Vehicle Theft Report. Anchorage, AK and Billings, MT Metro Areas Make First-Time Appearance in Top 10 The Albuquerque, N.M. metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had the highest per capita auto theft rate in 2016 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest Hot Spots…

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“We pause to remember”

June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

“We pause to remember” Lyons, Bedford Park honor fallen on Memorial Day By Steve Metsch In communities around the area Monday, men and women who gave their lives for our county were remembered with somber Memorial Day services. Such was the case in Lyons, at the eternal flame on Ogden Avenue, and in Bedford Park,…

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Bargains found at Summit Flea Market

June 1, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Bargains found at Summit Flea Market Buyers and sellers enjoy bartering over treasures By Steve Metsch Strong winds on a recent Sunday morning weren’t enough to keep bargain-seeing shoppers home. Some, in fact, were blown away by the deals they found in the Summit Park District’s Annual Flea Market held in the district’s parking lot…

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Lyons to demolish old firehouse

June 1, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons to demolish old firehouse Building has served many purposes, officials say By Steve Metsch A bit of Lyons history, which has served its purpose many times over, will be torn down this summer. The Lyons Village Board has approved demolition of the former firehouse, which earlier had been a water pumping station, at 4043…

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Aurora makes list of best places to live

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aurora makes list of best places to live The City of Aurora has been included on a top 30 list of the best cities to live based on the affordability of housing for families, according to a study released this week by HomeUnion, an online real estate investment management firm. HomeUnion published a list of the…

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Midnight Flight: Online book on Race in Chicago

June 1, 2017March 3, 2024 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

Midnight Flight, the online book on race in Chicago An online book that explores the memories of a challenging time in Chicago when race was the dominating factor driving and influencing people’s lives. 1968 and 1969 were difficult times in Chicago and my book “Midnight Flight” offers one perspective on what that experience was like,…

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Home sales up in Chicago suburbs in April

May 30, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Home sales up in Chicago suburbs in April Chicago-Area Home Sales Presented Mixed Picture in April, RE/MAX Reports; Home Values Rise, Unit Sales Dip Slightly April sales data showed the seven-county, Chicago-area housing market maintaining a strong sales pace, RE/MAX reports. April sales topped 10,000 units for the second consecutive year, and home values continued…

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Chicago suburban rents rising, nationwide trend

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago suburban rents rising, nationwide trend As rent becomes more expensive, renters are starting to look for cheaper housing options outside downtown cores, prompting rent payments to rise faster in the suburbs than in urban areas, according to a new Zillow® report. For the first time in four years, suburban rents are rising faster than…

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Chicagoland No. 2 destination for U-Haul renters

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

Chicagoland No. 2 destination for U-Haul renters Chicago continues to safeguard its standing as the No. 2 U-Haul U.S. Destination City, according to the latest U-Haul migration trends report. Chicago saw a 5.8 percent drop in 2016 arrivals compared to 2015, although it managed to stave off San Antonio as the second busiest U.S. market…

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House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms

May 29, 2017May 31, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

House moves Rauner/Madigan-Backed procurement reforms Statement from Speaker Madigan on Passage of Rauner-Backed Procurement Reforms SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday after the House voted to pass Senate Bill 8, a package of reforms negotiated by Gov. Bruce Rauner to help streamline acquisition of goods and services, reducing costs…

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