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Willis, Welch bill to make hospital closure tougher passes House

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Willis, Welch bill to make hospital closure tougher passes House State Reps. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, and Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, are continuing their push to keep Westlake Hospital open by passing legislation that makes it harder for wealthy health management companies to purchase local hospitals and then close down to pad profits. “Hospitals need every…

Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Clean sweep in SD 103

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Clean sweep in Lyons SD 103 Mayor’s slate wins four contested seats on board By Steve Metsch Voters in Lyons School District 103 gave Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty a ringing endorsement Tuesday night. They voted against a 40-year board member, a new board member, a former board member and a newcomer on the Putting Students…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Tyler Wong named Chicago Wolves 2018-19 AHL Man of the Year

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tyler Wong named Chicago Wolves 2018-19 AHL Man of the Year GLENVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Wolves are proud to announce that Tyler Wong has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Chicago community during the 2018-19 season. The 23-year-old forward…

Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast Ray Hanania, a former Chicago City Hall reporter, and political columnist during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, has launched a new podcast available for free on most podcat systems. Called “Ray Hanania on Politics,” the podcast is recorded several times each week and addresses mainstream American politics…

Chicago, Features, General Topics, News, Podcast, Politics

Glencoe Native Serves at Fleet Weather Center San Diego

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Glencoe Native Serves at Fleet Weather Center San Diego By Bryan Dunn Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Navy Office of Community Outreach SAN DIEGO – Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s area…

Briefs, News, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Countryside Navy Recruit teaching students

April 2, 2019August 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Photo: Countryside Navy Recruit teaching students Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Cory Van Beveren, from Countryside, Ill., assigned to USS Constitution, teaches students at New Hanover High School how to tie knots during Wilmington Navy Week. Wilmington is one of the selected cities to host a 2019 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raising U.S. Navy…

Editors Pick, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview

April 1, 2019December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Restaurant Review: Oozi Corner Mediterranean Restaurant Bridgeview By Ray Hanania Oozi Corner Restaurant is a new eatery located at 91st and Harlem with a large dining area and a creative menu of some of the best Middle Eastern and Arab food available in the Chicagoland area. Oozi or Ouzi is a Jordanian dish consisting of…

Business, Features, food, News, Restaurant Review, restaurants, Review

Lyons SD 103 breaks tradition

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons SD 103 breaks tradition Board gives 2-year contracts to three principals By Steve Metsch Saying it’s important to keep good people, the Lyons School District 103 board uncharacteristically approved two-year contracts for three principals March 25. Several other officials also received two-year deals. Board President Marge Hubacek said it’s the first time, to her…