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Joe Lamars named Budget director for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

January 27, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Joe Lamars named Budget director for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin County Executive Crowley Appointment of Joe Lamers as Director of New Office of Strategy, Budget, and Performance Passes Committee Vote. New department shifts County organizational design to prioritize vision and strategy The Milwaukee County Finance committee on Thursday Jan. 27, 2022 unanimously passed the appointment of Joe…

Government, News, Regional Midwest

Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet Beloved Chicagoland favorite Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage opens new location in Joliet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, the Chicagoland staple known for its savory Italian beef sandwiches, announced the opening of a new location in Joliet. Conveniently located at 1866 W. Jefferson Street, the new…

Business, Cook County, Features, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Forest View woman missing

January 26, 2022January 27, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Forest View woman missing Charisma Ehresman, 20, was last seen Sunday By Steve Metsch Charisma Ehresman, of Forest View, has not been seen since Sunday and her family is very worried, her uncle said Wednesday evening. “It’s definitely not normal for her not to come home,” Mike Pantelin said of his niece, who was last…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations A coalition of leading women’s advocacy organizations announced their joint endorsement on Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022 of Congresswoman Marie Newman in her campaign to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The organizations include the National Women’s Political Caucus, Feminist Majority, and the National Organization for Women PAC (N.O.W. PAC)….

elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins January 24th

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 News Editor No Comments

2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins January 24th The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file their taxes electronically and choose direct…

Business, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Taxes

Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 News Editor 3 Comments

Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District The suburban lawyer and engineer entered the race for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Suburban Chicago 6th District in a press conference Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022. Scott Kaspar announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Illinois’ 6th Congressional District…

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Mount Kilimanjaro is calling

January 24, 2022January 26, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mount Kilimanjaro is calling Lyons man climbs Africa’s tallest peak this week By Steve Metsch While you’re reading this story, Lyons resident Stephan Alheim will be busy climbing the tallest mountain in Africa. Alheim is in a group of 10 adventurers who this week are climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro which is 19,341…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Willow Springs to hire Lyons official

January 24, 2022January 26, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Willow Springs to hire Lyons official Public Works’ Grace to become village administrator By Steve Metsch Ryan Grace, public works director in Lyons the past four years, is expected to be hired as the Willow Springs Village Administrator this week. The village board is expected to approve his hiring at its 7 p.m. Jan. 27…