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Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring ‘America’s No. 1 food brand’ unveils new retail options and two limited-time flavors for the season’s busiest stretch of milestones Nothing Bundt Cakes is welcoming spring with a lineup of limited-time flavors designed for a calendar filled with…
Enjoy special film screenings, deal and in-theatre experience at Emagine Theatres this June This June experience the magic of movies at Emagine Theatres while enjoying on-site activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet…
Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce By Laura Reichel The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on May 27th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in…
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Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers By Ray Hanania Officials of Northwestern University on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, dedicated the official placement of historic personal and official documents donated by former Congressman William O. Lipinski into the university’s Library archives on transportation. Lipinski was joined by his wife, Bonnie, his son Congressman Dan…
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Important News: WLS TV spotlights achievements of Maria Pappas, returns millions to taxpayers By Ray Hanania WLS TV recently did an extensive report that showed how Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas was refunding property tax overpayments and crediting failed deductions to tens of thousands of Cook County property tax owners. The return of the overpayments…
Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners By Maria Pappas As Cook County Treasurer, I’ve learned that the property tax system can be confusing and intimidating. To help, I’ve created 10 tips to better understand your property taxes. Familiarize yourself with the Cook County Treasurer’s Office Website Visit cookcountytreasurer.com, your one-stop shop for property…
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Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son By Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. secured a hard-fought and powerful court victory for a devoted father and his young son after the child’s mother was reported to have repeatedly failed to pay her court ordered child support and her share of…
Illinois Tollway awards nearly $19.8 million in Construction Contracts in May 2026 Nearly $233.9 million invested in 2026 for Move Illinois and Bridging the Future projects The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved three new construction contracts totaling nearly $19.8 million at its May Board meeting including work advanced as part of the Bridging…
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Treasurer Maria Pappas Honors AANHPI Heritage Month by Recognizing Community Leaders with Live Music and Dance Celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing community leaders, cultural advocates and business owners whose contributions strengthen Cook County and the greater Chicagoland region. The event will…
Hastings school safety measure “Alyssa’s Law” passes Senate State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on previous school safety legislation by passing a measure that would enable the use of mobile panic alert systems in Illinois schools. The bill seeks to provide schools with modern tools to quickly alert first responders in the event of…
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Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Expands Specialized Emergency Care for Older Adults The Geriatric Emergency Department Initiative aims to improve care and outcomes for patients 65 years and older An initiative at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is improving care and outcomes for older adults in the emergency department. The Geriatric Emergency Department Initiative (GEDI) program is designed…
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Hosted Reception Following Haitian Flag Raising at Daley Plaza Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a reception Monday afternoon for Cook County’s Haitian community following the Flag Raising Ceremony in Daley Plaza. The celebration honored Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag Day, observed annually on Monday, May 18, 2026. Haitian…
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Kicks Off Summer Season May 23 Get ready to make a splash this summer! The Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC), located at 15600 West Avenue in Orland Park, officially opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23. The facility will open at 10 a.m. for members and 11 a.m. for…
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Orland Fire Protection District Seniors to host Barbecue July 1, 2026 The Orland Fire Protection District Seniors Club will host a Senior BBQ Luncheon on Wednesday, July 1, 2027 to celebrate the nation’s 250th Anniversary in conjunction with the 4th of July. The BBQ on July 1 is open to Orland Fire District residents and…
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Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures Lyons mayor’s historic petition drive signals grassroots demand for real representation after Democratic machine bypassed voters Declaring that “democracy only works when voters are given a real choice,” Mayor Chris Getty officially filed petitions Monday morning May…
Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign The Obama Foundation today announced the Hope and Change Lobby at the Obama Presidential Center, honoring the foundational ideas of President Obama’s 2008 campaign. The Hope and Change Lobby is made possible through the generous contribution by…
Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care To expand access to dental care, State Senator Michael E. Hastings is carrying legislation designed to ensure patients can access virtual dental care safely while maintaining strong professional standards. “Whether it is because of a disability or lack of access to transportation, people often struggle to make…
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Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy Congressman Cleo Fields, IL House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, and national leaders to convene in Chicago following landmark Supreme Court decision As national attention intensifies around the future of voting rights and…