Category: News

Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing Latest MWRD engineering marvel set to open to the public. Call to register for McCook Reservoir tours WHO: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will host public tours of the first phase of the McCook Reservoir set for completion in late 2017. WHAT:…

Events, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him? The Goodman Theater is putting out a call for all aspiring “Tiny Tims” for a 40th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions will be held Saturday August 12. The production will feature acclaimed Chicago actor Larry Yando who stars, in his 10th year,…

Entertainment, Features, News, Releases

Summit woman convicted in heroin overdose

July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Summit woman convicted in heroin overdose Illinois Appellate Court affirms drug induced homicide conviction of Summit woman, rejects appeal on technical grounds DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the Second District Appellate Court has affirmed the Drug Induced Homicide conviction of Jennifer Nere, 37 (d.o.b. 12/12/1979) formerly of Summit, for her…

Crime, News

Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam Carole Cheney, a close aide to Congressman Bill Foster has thrown her hat into the ring to challenge one of Foster’s Republican Party colleagues, Peter Roskam. Roskam is one of the most rightwing members of the Congress who has thrived on voter apathy. Roskam is also considered one of…

News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show

July 11, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show Lightning lights up the skies over the Chicagoland South and Southwest suburbs Monday night in a rapid succession, and some thought might be a scene out of the SciFi movie “War of the Worlds.” By Ray Hanania The skies above gave the South and Southwest Chicagoland suburbs a real…

Features, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois House overrides Rauner veto of tax hike

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois House overrides Rauner veto of tax hike The Illinois House voted today to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a state budget that proposed a massive hike in the state income tax. Under the tax hike proposal, residents and business will see a 32 percent increase in their income taxes. Individual taxpayers will pay…

News, Politics

U2 Skips Chicagoland in latest tour

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

U2 Skips Chicagoland in latest tour Dublin’s Irish rock band skips Chicago six county region which has largest Irish American population U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2017; Biggest Tour Of The Year Surpasses 2.4 Million Tickets Sold. First North American Leg Wraps to rave reviews having played to more than 1 million fans. New shows…

Entertainment, News

Fritchey proposes Countywide ID Card

July 5, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fritchey, Garcia propose Cook County ID Cards Clerk Orr calls program ‘important step forward’ Cook County Commissioners John Fritchey and Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia today were joined by County Clerk David Orr as they announced their plans to introduce an ordinance creating a Cook County identification card, providing more Cook County residents with the opportunity to…