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31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes County Treasurer Maria Pappas: 31,000 senior citizens could apply for money-saving Cook County property tax exemptions As many as 31,000 senior citizens could save hundreds of dollars immediately on their property tax bills due August 1 by applying for exemptions they previously received, Cook County…

Government, News, Taxes

New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Township Trustees of Schools Appoints New Treasurer On June 11, 2018, the Lyons Township School of Trustees appointed Kenneth T. Getty for the Lyons Township School Treasurer position beginning July 1, 2018. The Lyons Township Trustees of Schools have been recruiting and interviewing for the position since Dr. Susan Birkenmaier announced her resignation, effective…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Bremen High School Dist. 228 Students Take Gold at Illinois Special Olympics

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bremen High School Dist. 228 Students Take Gold at Illinois Special Olympics Eight Bremen High School District 228 students competed in the Illinois Special Olympics at Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal this past weekend. Bremen High School District 228 students took home four gold medals, four silver medals, and one sixth-place finish. Students participated in…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Children under 18 can get free meals through state program

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Children under 18 can get free meals through state program The Illinois State Board of Education promotes the “Summer Food Service Program” (SFSP) to provide healthy meals and snacks to Children. Families can find sites by texting “Foodil” to 877-877 The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will provide healthy meals and snacks this summer to…

Education, Illinois Legislature, News

Amtrak offers lactation suites for nursing mothers

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Amtrak offers lactation suites for nursing mothers Amtrak Opens Mamava Lactation Suite at Chicago Union Station; New option for moms at Midwest’s busiest rail hub Amtrak is proud to introduce a lactation suite to accommodate nursing mothers at its Chicago Union Station on Monday, June 18. This is one of five major Amtrak stations to have…

General Topics, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation, Travel

Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book

June 18, 2018November 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book Videographer Steve Neuhaus interviews first-time author Aaron Hanania, 17, discusses his new book “The King’s Pawn”, why he wrote it, what it is about, and some of the key aspects of the characters in the book. Soon to be a high school senior. He urges other…

Aaron Hanania, Books & Films, Editors Pick, Entertainment, Features, News, Videos

Alert neighbor reports fire in neighbor’s garage saving home

June 16, 2018June 16, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alert neighbor reports fire in neighbor’s garage saving home An alert neighbor called 911 to report smoke and fire outside a neighbor’s home on Jillian Road in Orland Park on Friday (June 15, 2018) evening. The neighbor called 911 at 6 pm reporting seeing smoke and a small fire outside the neighbor’s house. The Orland…

Fire, General Topics, News, Orland Park, Photos

Lipinski hosts 3 events, Town Hall Meeting, Veterans Fair and Senior Fairs

June 15, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski hosts 3 events, Town Hall Meeting, Veterans Fair and Senior Fairs Over the next few weeks, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting, a Veterans Fair, and two Senior Fairs in the Third Congressional District. At the Town Hall Meeting, area residents will be able to hear from Rep. Lipinski…