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Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan Convening of Chicagoland transportation leaders comes as Congress moves forward with passing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a historic investment that will create millions of good jobs and rebuild our country’s infrastructure U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) on Tuesday convened Chicagoland area transit leaders…

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 News Editor

Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence The Orland Fire Protection District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 4:22 PM on Saturday (April 3, 2021). for a house fire located in the 15500 block of 116th Court. The fire was restricted to a small area of the home but spread rapidly…

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

April 4, 2021May 3, 2021 News Editor

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist Former Congressman William O. Lipinski has joined Suburban Chicagoland as a columnist writing Op-Ed commentary on national and regional politics writing the “Right from the Middle” Opinion Commentary column twice each month Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward beginning in 1975 and…

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Loyola rambles to win

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Steve Metsch

Loyola rambles to win Running game too much for Brother Rice By Steve Metsch Thanks to a formidable running game, stingy defense and a key penalty, Loyola proved it belongs in the elite of Chicago area football with a big win at Brother Rice. After a first quarter that saw each offense stuck in neutral,…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Ray Hanania

‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents Monday, April 12 Event at Georgios Banquets Open to Township. Residents in Phase 1B and with Underlying Medical Conditions or Otherwise Eligible Under Phase 1C Building on the success of Orland Township’s two recent vaccination events for local seniors, Supervisor Paul O’Grady announced…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, coronavirus, Editors Pick, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Thursday Morning Quarterback Show Features Prep Sports

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Steve Neuhaus

By Steve Neuhaus Thursday Morning Quarterback is a weekly sports show live streamed on Facebook each Thursday morning. The one hour episode beginning at 7am is hosted by Jeff Vorva and Steve Metsch both news and sports reporters along with Sports Editor Jason Maholy and produced by Steve Neuhaus, former freelance newspaper photographer, now contributor…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Local Attorney Gives Back On Basketball Court, Teaches Life Lessons

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Steve Neuhaus

By Steve Neuhaus When Attorney Kevin Bugos was informed of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago cancelling all sports at grade school level due to Covid 19 pandemic, he wasn’t taking this decision lightly. Bugos who has been coaching basketball at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School in Orland Hills organized a club team called the…

News, Orland Park, Sports

Reavis Boles over Spartans

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Steve Metsch

Reavis Boles over Spartans Senior scores 4 touchdowns, runs for 252 yards By Steve Metsch Rashaad Boles is not one to seek the spotlight. Rather, it finds him. After he scorched Oak Lawn for four touchdowns and 252 yards on 26 carries – leading Reavis to a 36-12 victory in Burbank – the humble senior…