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Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing

Posted on June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing
Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing

Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing Two Chicago residents were arrested and charged in the June 18, 2024 killing of Sebastian Rodriguez during a robbery of Potrillo Liquors in Cicero. The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest Friday of Anthony J. Johnson Jr. (35 yrs old) and Randell…

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Dad keeps sons at home with him, gains child support

Posted on June 21, 2024June 24, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad keeps sons at home with him, gains child support
Dad keeps sons at home with him, gains child support

Dad keeps sons at home with him, gains child support By Laura Reichel A father who was raising his two boys, ages 15 and 13, alone suddenly found himself at risk of losing them. The mother was never much involved in the boys’ lives. According to court records, she moved from place to place and…

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Jeffery Leving, Law, News

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

Posted on June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday
“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday The Orland Fire District responded at  2:31 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024 to a reported  fire in the UFC Gym located at 66 Orland Square Drive, Unit C, in the Orland Park Mall complex. Multiple 911 calls were received for a fire in the rear…

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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Comparing administrative child support proceedings to judicial proceedings

Posted on June 18, 2024June 19, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Comparing administrative child support proceedings to judicial proceedings
Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Comparing administrative child support proceedings to judicial proceedings

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Comparing administrative child support proceedings to judicial proceedings The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on June 20th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The keynote CLE speaker, matrimonial…

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Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

Posted on June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium The Village of Bridgeview released the following statement regarding the scheduling of Riot Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Sept. 21, 22, and 23, 2024.  In October 2019 when the Red Stars renewed their agreement with the Village for the use of Bridgeview…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago
Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago

Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago More than 34,000 documents, multimedia files and other items highlighting the career accomplishments of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas are featured in the Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago. A five-minute video that captures Pappas’ achievements and her desire to…

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2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium
2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium

2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium USA National Rugby team takes on Romania at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview, Friday July 5. Tickets for this historic event can be purchased online at www.eagles.rugby/usavsromania  Bridgeview, IL (June 5, 2024) – The 2024 National Rugby Team American Series will take place Friday July 5th,…

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What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park
What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park

What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park One of Chicagoland’s best Middle East Arabian restaurants offers a special exotic entertainment show every Wednesday, complementing their great food menu with the mesmerizing dance of Belly Dancer Tina every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM. Enjoy a great show along…

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Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction
Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction

Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction Award winning former Chicago City Hall political reporter and now columnist writes seven columns each week on a wide range of topics from Chicagoland, Illinois and American politics, slice-of-life observations, humor to analysis of developments in the Middle East. The columns…

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Dad fears losing son after ex-wife accuses him of child endangerment

Posted on June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 By News Editor No Comments on Dad fears losing son after ex-wife accuses him of child endangerment
Dad fears losing son after ex-wife accuses him of child endangerment

Dad fears losing son after ex-wife accuses him of child endangerment By Laura Reichel A loving dad was in the middle of a long and bitter divorce over his four-year-old son. His ex-wife had made numerous claims against him. Despite these attacks, Dad has fought to remain connected with his son. Out of the blue,…

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School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam
School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam Victor J. Andrew had a total of 40 students across the German 1, 2 and 3 courses participate in the National German Exam given by the American Association of Teachers of German.  Students scored very well, five of whom received Bronze and Silver medals for…

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Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12
Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12 Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is kicking off its adult and teen summer reading season with a Local Author Showcase featuring a book fair and 30 authors Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free. A third of the…

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Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

Posted on May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s
Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s “Farewell to South Shore” by award winningauthor Charlene Wexler  takes readers on a nostalgic trip through Chicago’s South Shore and beyond — A Perfect Summer Beach Read This summer, readers can transport themselves to mid-century Chicago, where Sherrie Paul…

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Cantu Murder Update: Victim’s girlfriend plotted her boyfriend’s murder, Bridgeview Police charge

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cantu Murder Update: Victim’s girlfriend plotted her boyfriend’s murder, Bridgeview Police charge
Cantu Murder Update: Victim’s girlfriend plotted her boyfriend’s murder, Bridgeview Police charge

Cantu Murder Update: Victim’s girlfriend plotted her boyfriend’s murder, Bridgeview Police charge Agnieszka Rydzewski, 33, (8-10-1990) the girlfriend of Arturo Cantu, 39,  who was murdered on Wednesday morning while leaving for work, was charged Saturday evening with “Solicitation to Commit Murder.” Rydzewski was a coworker with the accused killer, Anthony Calderon, at a local McDonalds….

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Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more
Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more Ray Hanania’s syndicated columns this week included a detailed look at how the ASPCA spends the money it solicits in high profile but painful advertising on its company executives. Only about $7.75 of the monthly $19 solicited in the Ads…

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Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing
Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing

Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing A 20-year-old Bedford Park man was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder late Friday evening in the shooting death of a Bridgeview man who was walking to his car, which he remote started. Arturo Cantu, 39, was shot twice as he left…

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Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology, Transportation

Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration
Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration

Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognized 14 business and community leaders with Certificates of Excellence during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. The event took place at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Cook County Treasurer’s…

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Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight
Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight Beginning January 1, 2025, bars and restaurants that are currently licensed to sell alcohol, individually or packaged will be forced to end those sales as of 12 midnight in the Town of Cicero, a suburban Chicago community of about 110,000 people including 30,000 undocumented residents….

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