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Orland Park Police participate in Thanksgiving Traffic Safety campaign

November 20, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Police participate in Thanksgiving Traffic Safety campaign Travelers are urged to buckle up and designate a sober driver this Thanksgiving As Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Orland Park Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers….

Crime, Government, News, Orland Park, Police

Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

November 17, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property Anthony A. Guban, 24, was charged Friday with Felony unlawful use of a weapon in violation of the “Conceal Carry Act,” by bringing weapons onto school property while attending class. A witness notified police on Thursday, Nov. 14 around 3 pm, that weapons were visible…

Crime, Education, Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Fourth Illinois resident dies after vaping related lung injury

November 14, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Fourth Illinois resident dies after vaping related lung injury The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a fourth Illinois resident who had recently been hospitalized with lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping products (EVALI). At this time, a total of 179 people in Illinois, ranging in…

Health, News

Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Combat Price-Gouging on Life-Sustaining Drugs

November 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Combat Price-Gouging on Life-Sustaining Drugs Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) has introduced legislation to lower the cost of life-sustaining prescription drugs for seniors and others on Medicare. It allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to leverage the purchasing power of the federal government along with prescription drug pricing data…

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Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman By Ray Hanania Abe Matthew will announce today that he will withdraw from the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary race and endorse Marie Newman, pressure is mounting on another candidate to withdraw, Rush Darwish. Matthew will hold a press conference with Newman this morning (Tuesday, Nov. 12,…

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O’Grady slams Pekau over homeless shelter

November 11, 2019December 3, 2019 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

O’Grady slams Pekau over homeless shelter By Ray Hanania Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady criticized Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Monday over the mayor’s refusal to permit Hope Covenant Church to operate a one-day each week shelter for homeless. O’Grady, who oversees Township services that assist families and individuals in need as well as senior…

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Strongs’ four TDs lead Nazareth

November 11, 2019November 15, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Strongs’ four TDs lead Nazareth Defense silences Thornton in second half, 49-21 By Steve Metsch Nazareth needed four touchdowns from senior running back Derrick Strongs, Jr., – and one momentum changing sack – to silence an inspired Thornton team on Nov. 9. Host Nazareth (11-0) won the Class 7A second-round playoff game, 49-21, however the…

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Wall of Honor at LT High

November 7, 2019November 11, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Wall of Honor at LT High Interactive display of veterans debuts Monday By Steve Metsch On Veterans Day, those who served our nation will get special recognition at events around the area. One of those events Monday will bear even more significance. A new Wall of Honor will be unveiled near the student cafeteria at…

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