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Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory
Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory

Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is fundamental. It shapes their lives, nurtures confidence, and provides the stability every child deserves. Most dads want nothing more than to love, protect, and be present for their kids—through every scraped knee, every…

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Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28
Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28 Organizers of the World Fair US at SeatGeek Stadium this month said they are hoping to recreate the successes they experienced at the 2020 World’s Fair hosted in Dubai. The World Fair US opens in Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium,…

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Bridgeview Police arrest two suspects in major chop shop crackdown

Posted on July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bridgeview Police arrest two suspects in major chop shop crackdown
Bridgeview Police arrest two suspects in major chop shop crackdown

Bridgeview Police arrest two suspects in major chop shop crackdown The Bridgeview Police announced Tuesday, July 1, 2025, that two suspects have been taken into custody following a police raid of an illegal chop shop at 10024 S. Harlem Avenue. The Police raid took place in the early morning hours on Monday at the public…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago

Posted on July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago
U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago

U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged a man with assaulting a federal employee outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago. The assault occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2025, as the victim was standing on the sidewalk outside of…

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Property tax bills delayed in Orland Township

Posted on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Property tax bills delayed in Orland Township
Property tax bills delayed in Orland Township

Property tax bills delayed in Orland Township Orland Township Assessor Rich E. Kelly made the following announcement Monday, June 30, 2025: When Cook County’s second installment property tax bills are sent on time, tax bills hit mailboxes in late June and are due around August 1, 2025.  This year, however, the mailing and due dates…

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Leving team court victory restored a father’s peace of mind

Posted on June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team court victory restored a father’s peace of mind
Leving team court victory restored a father’s peace of mind

Leving team court victory restored a father’s peace of mind By Laura Reichel A Chicago man’s world was turned upside down when he was blindsided by a barrage of unfounded and deeply damaging false allegations—accusations that threatened his dignity, future, and peace of mind. Terrified and desperate, he turned to the Law Offices of Jeffery…

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Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp

Posted on June 26, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp
Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp

Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp Orland Park, IL – On June 25, the OFPD hosted its annual Kids’ Fire & Life Safety Camp at our District Training Center. And, on June 26, the OFPD hosted the Junior Cadet Camp at the Training Center. Both programs were a tremendous success…

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Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois
Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois

Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois As the July 4 deadline to pass Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released data on how Trump’s abhorrent proposals could negatively impact Illinois – from cities to suburbs to rural areas. Kelly covers each of these areas in Congress and…

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Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign
Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign

Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign The Orland Park Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 20 through July 7 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re…

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Dad secured important court victory, keeping sons safe at home

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad secured important court victory, keeping sons safe at home
Dad secured important court victory, keeping sons safe at home

Dad secured important court victory, keeping sons safe at home  By Laura Reichel A devoted, single father raising his three young boys called attorney Jeffery Leving for help, ensuring his children’s safety and stability at home. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. fought for them and won, securing a court victory protecting the…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar: Orders of Protection Pursuant to The Illinois Domestic Violence Act

Posted on June 18, 2025June 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar: Orders of Protection Pursuant to The Illinois Domestic Violence Act
Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar: Orders of Protection Pursuant to The Illinois Domestic Violence Act

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar: Orders of Protection Pursuant to The Illinois Domestic Violence Act By Laura Reichel CHICAGO – 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 19th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in…

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Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek
Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek

Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival announces return on June 20-22, 2025. World’s Largest Independently-Owned Hip-Hop Music Festival Returns To Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium After Breaking Attendance Records of more than 120,000. Featuring 50+ performances over three days on three stages Local organizers behind Summer Smash Festival,…

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Orland Park Announces Independence Day Celebration July 3

Posted on June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Announces Independence Day Celebration July 3
Orland Park Announces Independence Day Celebration July 3

Orland Park Announces Independence Day Celebration July 3 All are invited to enjoy the full lineup of activities and entertainment beginning July 3 and extending into July 4  The Village of Orland Park has a fun-filled two-day celebration planned in honor of America’s birthday.  On July 3 at 7 p.m., we will kick things off…

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Leving team’s court victory protected dad’s daughters from reported danger

Posted on June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team’s court victory protected dad’s daughters from reported danger
Leving team’s court victory protected dad’s daughters from reported danger

Leving team’s court victory protected dad’s daughters from reported danger By: Laura Reichel A desperate father, who hadn’t seen his young daughters for far too long, feared for their safety and called attorney Jeffery Leving for help in protecting them from danger. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. fought to protect dad’s little…

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Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case
Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison after Corruption Conviction A federal judge in Chicago today sentenced former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael J. Madigan to…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban
Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban 06-12-25 S4E13 Two Guys on Politics now broadcast on Detroit Radio on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio, as well as on YouTube at TwoGuysonPolitics.com with hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discussing Elon Musk,…

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Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day
Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day

Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day By Jeffery M. Leving This Father’s Day I’d like to pay tribute to a certain segment of fathers that is often overlooked — single and divorced fathers who are raising their children. We often hear about single and divorced mothers who raise their children and while…

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Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago
Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago

Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago A federal investigation into fentanyl sales in Chicago has resulted in drug or firearm charges against five individuals. An indictment unsealed this week in federal court in Chicago accuses four of the defendants of conspiring to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin in the city…

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