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Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in tribute resolution

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Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in tribute resolution

Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in Tribute Resolution Video: State Rep. Cyril Nichols was one of the hardest-working members of the Illinois General Assembly. Despite his dedication to the needs of residents of his diverse 32nd House District that ran from Chicago to Bridgeview, we did not get the backing of the leadership…

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Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community

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Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community

Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community A look at some of the most recent columns published by award-winning political and satire columnist Ray Hanania. The columns examine the political war at Chicago City Hall between aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the continued financial exaggerations and political…

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Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever

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Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever By: Laura Reichel A father feared he’d never see his children again – with good reason. Desperate, he called us for help. We won in court for him. Chicago matrimonial attorney Jeffery Leving, President of the Law Offices of Jeffery…

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Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD

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Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD

Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn re-elected leadership position at MWRD MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn, President Kari K. Steele and Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia were elected by their peers on the Board of Commissioners to serve as officers. On January 9th the Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater…

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Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 

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Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 

Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities  State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will continue in her new term as Deputy Majority Leader, fighting for south suburban communities in upcoming budget and legislative talks. Hernandez issued the following statement:  “I am honored to serve my community as Deputy…

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Hastings thanks the community for their support

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Hastings thanks the community for their support

Hastings thanks the community for their support State Senator Michael Hastings released a statement expressing his gratitude to voters for returning him to the legislature. “Life has a way of testing our resolve, but in those moments, we discover our greatest strength. Faith keeps us moving forward, family keeps us grounded, and friends like you…

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Village of Frankfort welcomes five new Police Officers

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Village of Frankfort welcomes five new Police Officers

Village of Frankfort welcomes five new Police Officers The Village of Frankfort is proud to celebrate the ceremonial swearing-in of five police officers—Dylan Beattie, Tyler Schuerg, Kyle Graff, Brett Miller, and Joel Wick—during the January 13, 2025, board meeting. Initially hired in April 2024, these officers have successfully completed their field training and are now…

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Leving team reunited two little boys with their dad, after they were taken from him

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Leving team reunited two little boys with their dad, after they were taken from him By: Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his children is fundamental to our society. However, in the case of a terrified father, his bond with his children was nearly severed after a tumultuous break up with the mother….

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Urges Seniors to Take Advantage of Property Tax Deferral Program Amid growing concerns that increases in property tax bills are pushing senior citizens to leave their homes, Cook County Treasurer María Pappas reminded senior homeowners today of a state program that allows them to defer paying their property taxes. The…

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Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals

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Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals

Recent Ray Hanania columns you may have missed on Madoff, Kaegi and targeting criminals How is it that members of Congress can far exceed the profit performance of the stock market when it comes to  their own investments? Why did Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi artificially increase the assessments of suburban homes, thereby dramatically increasing…

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Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

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Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot

Court restores candidate Michael Maloney and the Tinley Together Slate on April 1 election ballot Candidate Michael Patrick Maloney and his slate of candidates, the “Tinley Together Slate,” were restored to the April 1, 2025, Tinley Park Village election ballot after a judge Friday ruled that efforts to remove them had violated the law. Maloney placed…

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Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study

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Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study

Top Winter Fire Hazards in America, According to New Study Fire numbers are lowest in December compared to the rest of the year, so January is a good time to start being more cautious. Cooking equipment ranked highly among the greatest fire hazards in winter. The clothes dryer ranked as the fourth most reported home equipment…

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Dad and children reunited for the holidays

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Dad and children reunited for the holidays By Laura Reichel A father’s greatest joy is brought by his children, and his greatest fear is losing them. This is the same fear a terrified father experienced when, despite being granted an Order of Protection by the courts against his ex, his two children were left with…

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An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves

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An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves

An Arab, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves #Read @RayHanania I love #MiddleEastern #Arab food recipes in addition to politics. Here’s my how to make Stuffed #GrapeLeaves with diced #lamb #steak #wariqDuwali #OxTail and #rice Read Ray Hanania’s columns on politics, life in general and his love for Middle East and Arab food. In…

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Leving team helped Dad defeat an order of protection, reuniting him with his children

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Leving team helped Dad defeat an order of protection, reuniting him with his children By: Laura Reichel A caring father faced his worst nightmare when, after an acrimonious break up, he suddenly found himself banned from seeing his own children. Desperate, he reached out to the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. for help. They…

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Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions 

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Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions 

Denied Insurance Claims: Where Car Owners are Being Rejected, Expert Suggests Solutions  Insurance companies reject car owner claims: 5-15% of auto insurance claims are denied annually in the U.S.; California, Texas, and Florida lead the nation with the highest volume of denied claims; Common reasons for denial include insufficient or inaccurate information, policy lapses, and…

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Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

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Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office announces the arrest of 23-year-old Diego G. Lopez from Mount Prospect, 23-year-old Gamaliel Garcia, Jr., from Chicago, 22-year-old Elliott J. Myers from Chicago, and 23-year-old Adrian A. Zavala from Berwyn. The four…

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Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange

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Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange

Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange Traffic shifts between the Cermak Toll Plaza and North Avenue will accommodate ongoing winter construction as weather permits DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway is preparing to shift traffic into winter configuration on Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at…

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