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Trump releases winners of 2017 “Fake News” Awards 2017 was a year of unrelenting bias, unfair news coverage, and even downright fake news. Studies have shown that over 90% of the media’s coverage of President Trump is negative. Below are the winners of the 2017 Fake News Awards. 1. The New York Times’ Paul Krugman…
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War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman Congressman Dan Lipinski is facing a stiff challenge from popular newcomer Marie Newman in the March 20, 2018 Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Both candidates released lists of endorsements on Wednesday with Lipinski receiving support from 30 mayors in the district and Newman receiving the…
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Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School The High School District 230 School Board approved the hiring of Jennifer Tyrrell as Principal of Sandburg High School, in light of the retirement of Deb Baker at the end of this 2017-2018 school year. “District 230 is incredibly grateful for the leadership Deb Baker has provided at…
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Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class Several times each year, the Orland Fire Protection District hosts a free training program to help everyday citizens learn the basics of emergency response to help family, friends or members of the public during emergencies. The effort often gives victims of heart attacks,…
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Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo Jan. 25 – 28 CHICAGOLAND FISHING, TRAVEL & OUTDOOR EXPO ANNOUNCES 2018 FEATURES AND SEMINARS Chicagoland’s Ultimate Winter Fishing Event Brings “The World of Sportfishing” Indoors to Schaumburg January 25-28 Returning to the Midwest this month, the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo, is taking over the Schaumburg Convention…
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Lisle Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers Fifth Wednesday Journal, a twice yearly publication, released its latest issue which focuses on the experiences and writings of authors whose origins trace to the Middle East and North Africa. The Journal features the submissions of 33 authors and photographers and is now available for purchase. Issue…
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Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer Suspect stopped vehicle and conducted field sobriety test on victim On January 7, 2018 at approximately 2:40 AM, suspect/offender Donato Valdez, 28, drove behind a victim’s vehicle and used an unknown flashing light to stop vehicle. The suspect pulled the victim’s car over as it was…
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The Financially-struggling Retailer to also close 64 Kmart stores. By Steve Neuhaus The Sears store located at Orland Square Mall is among 39 Sears stores scheduled to close by early April 2018. Sears Holdings, which is the parent company of Sears and Kmart, notified their employees that it will be closing it’s doors. The retailer…