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Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Cicero celebrates Mexican Independence with festivities and parade Cicero, IL — More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the celebration of Mexican Independence and El Grito this weekend in the Town of Cicero. The annual Cicero celebration, which begins Thursday, Sept. 14, will feature an array of popular Hispanic entertainment, a wide range of…

Culture, Entertainment, Festival, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Ray Lopez leads and champions rights of Chicago residents

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Ray Lopez leads and champions rights of Chicago residents Statement on Mayor Johnson’s Next Steps with the City’s Migrant Crisis Today, I and many of my City Council colleagues attended a briefing about the ever-growing border crisis that has reached a boiling point in our neighborhoods. Mayor Johnson and I share the belief that avoiding…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Federal, Government, immigrant, News, Politics

Hastings reminds residents to make a plan during National Preparedness Month

September 11, 2023September 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Hastings reminds residents to make a plan during National Preparedness Month State Senator Michael E. Hastings is reminding residents across the 19th District to take the time to discuss and implement readiness plans during National Preparedness Month. “Setting aside time to plan ahead and create readiness plans can make all the difference in saving the…

Features, Frankfort, Government, Illinois Legislature, Mokena, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9 PRIMETIME Sports proudly announced today that Tour Rebaño’s international friendly between Liga MX giant Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León is sold out. The game will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Chivas…

News, news release, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Mayor Chris Getty and Village officials celebrate opening of Strive Fitness

September 1, 2023September 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor Chris Getty and Village officials celebrate opening of Strive Fitness Village representatives, led by Mayor Chris Getty, met at 7905 Ogden Avenue on Friday Sept. 1 for the grand opening of Strive Fitness. Strive is a family-owned and operated fitness company that operates out of 3 studio locations including Riverside, La Grange Park, and…

Business, Employment, Events, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Orland Fire Protection District receives the nation’s highest accreditation honor

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District receives the nation’s highest accreditation honor The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) Wednesday was awarded “International Accredited Agency” status, the highest possible rating for effectiveness as a firefighting agency, presented by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE). The “Accredited Agency” status…

Fire, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Ali Center announces 2023 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award recipients

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ali Center announces 2023 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award recipients Awardees include KIND Bars CEO, Innocence Project co-founder, LMPD Offiers, HollyRod Foundation The 10th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Saturday, November 4, and boasts another esteemed panel of honorees. The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards are the Center’s largest annual fundraiser and incorporate two…

Chicago, Civil Rights, News, NewsWire

Fathers’ Rights Court victory: After hard-fought trial, judge gives custody of children to dad

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fathers’ Rights Court victory: After hard-fought trial, judge gives custody of children to dad In a case that involved the heartbreak of a mother’s illness and death, we fought and won in court to bring grief-stricken children back to their father. I’ll talk about this case on my weekly Chicago radio show, the Dads’ Rights…

Civil Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Disaster Recovery Center opened in Cicero to help Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Disaster Recovery Center opened in Cicero to help Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Town of Cicero announced the opening Tuesday (August 29) of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at Morton College. The Disaster Recovery Center, run by FEMA, is a location where residents who suffered…

Cook County, Federal, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Town of Cicero

Decorated Iraq War veteran Senator Michael Hastings appointed to two key statewide veterans groups

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Decorated Iraq War veteran Senator Michael Hastings appointed to two key statewide veterans groups State Senator Michael E. Hastings was appointed to represent the Senate in two statewide veterans’ task forces. Hastings (D-Frankfort) will be serving as a member on the Breakthrough Therapies for Veterans Suicide Prevention Program Advisory Council and on the Veterans Service-Related…

Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, News, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance Following an uptick in illegal activities at migrant shelters and police districts throughout the city, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) and several others want to return “commonsense restrictions” addressing public safety back into the city’s Welcoming City ordinance. Under the Lightfoot administration, all public safety carveouts…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Crime, immigrant, News

Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is convening an Inaugural Violence Prevention Advisory Council in an effort to address the issue from every direction. The 5th District Commissioner says she sees the prevention of violence in our communities as the single most important issue facing Cook County…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government

August 25, 2023August 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Financial ratings agency raises rating for Lyons Township Government Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s most prestigious financial rating agencies, on Wednesday, August 23 announced they raised the Credit Rating for the Township of Lyons Government due to its strong financial status. Standard & Poor’s raised the Township Rating from AA to AA+ citing…

Business, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities

August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities are set to receive $17.8 million to make vital improvements to local highways and roads, thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Our highways, roads and bridges optimize opportunities for economic development, education and…

construction, Frankfort, Government, Illinois Legislature, Mokena, News, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Therapy under way to reunite dad and son

August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Therapy under way to reunite dad and son Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will speak on his weekly radio show about a case in which his law firm secured a long-sought victory. “We reunited a loving father with his young son,” Leving says. “It was a fierce battle, but we won. Failure was not…

Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Podcast, Radio

Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP) Town of Cicero 1st Deputy Police Supt. Luis Gutierrez will be honored on September 6, 2023, and sworn in as the new incoming President of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association (WSCOP). Gutierrez will be the first Command Officer from…

Crime, Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics.

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

The Orland Fire Protection District is hiring Firefighters/Paramedics. The Orland Fire Protection District is ranked as one of the most professional fire districts in the nation with the highest achievements. You can be a part of this great success story. Here is the information on how to apply if you are interested: How to Apply:…

Employment, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty hosted a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia along promising that they would work together to continue to bring state funding to support resident needs. Also attending the event were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, State…

Cook County, Federal, Government, News, Taxes