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House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade House of Representatives passed Rep. Newman’s Supporting Small Business and Career and Technical Education Act and the HUBZone Price Evaluation Preference Clarification Act The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Representative Marie Newman as…

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Chicago Wolves one win from Calder Cup championship

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves one win from Calder Cup championship Alex Lyon rejected all 23 shots he faced to backstop the Chicago Wolves to a 3-0 victory Wednesday night at Stockton Arena in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Forwards Richard Panik, Ivan Lodnia and Stefan Noesen scored for the Wolves (9-1), who get their chance…

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Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes Illinois officials remind residents to use caution when recreating in Illinois waters and be aware of harmful “Algal Blooms” (Blue Green algae blooms). Algal blooms are the result of a nutrient, like nitrogen or phosphorus from various sources (for example fertilizer runoff or other forms of…

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Tinley to honor National Guard for vaccination center partnership

June 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tinley to honor National Guard for vaccination center partnership The Tinley Park Village Board on Tuesday will issue a proclamation recognizing the Illinois Air and Army National Guard for its contributions to the first COVID-19 mass vaccination site at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The Village opened the site, which was the first in the…

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Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has posted the 2022 Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators on the IDPH website. The report contains additional information about each of the violations. The facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” or “A” violations of the…

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Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session

June 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting a Summer Session of the Lil Stingerz Program! This program is Open to BOTH Boys and Girls ages 3-6. This program features: 6 Professionally Trained Soccer Skills Clinics. Clinics will be geared…

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Northwood Esports wins Rocket League World Championship

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Northwood Esports wins Rocket League World Championship Sunday’s victory caps the Grand Slam of Collegiate Rocket League events Northwood University’s Esports Team on Sunday won the Collegiate Rocket League World Championship in Dallas, Texas. “This victory is something these students will remember for the rest of their lives,” said Esports Coach Cody Elsen. “I am…

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Age is just a number

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Age is just a number McCartney, 79, plays memorable show in Orlando By Steve Metsch At an age when many men are content to golf or watch TV, Paul McCartney is still delivering great concerts in huge stadiums. Such was the case on May 28 when McCartney, who turns 80 on June 18, performed at…

Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime

June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime Rookie center Jamieson Rees scores game-winner 2:26 into extra time; Wolves and Stockton play Game 2 Monday night at Allstate Arena Rookie center Jamieson Rees’ rebound goal 2:26 into overtime lifted the Chicago Wolves to a 5-4 victory over the Stockton Heat in…

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Charges filed after altercation leads to death of New Lenox man

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Charges filed after altercation leads to death of New Lenox man Tinley Park police on Friday charged a Tinley Park man with felony aggravated battery after he pushed a New Lenox man to the ground during an argument May 29 in the Brookside Glen neighborhood. Police said Frank Stiso, 59, was driving at about 5:30…

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Court order protects girl from purported forced marriage, but police refuse to enforce it

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Court order protects girl from purported forced marriage, but police refuse to enforce it A 15-year-old girl who feared being sent to India for a forced marriage secured protection in court – but police are refusing to serve and enforce the court order. The girl, born in the United States and a U.S. citizen, has…

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Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals Leivo’s hat trick knocks out Milwaukee Wolves host Game 1 of Western Conference Finals on Friday, June 3. Chicago hosts either Stockton or Colorado in Game 1 on Friday, June 3 Veteran forward Josh Leivo produced his second professional hat trick as the…

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Hanover Park Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Attempt to Meet Minor for Sex

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Hanover Park Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Attempt to Meet Minor for Sex Sex predator arrested and charged by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart in sting operation May 27, 2022. The suspect, John B. Schulz, 36, of the 7400 block of Brookside Drive in Hanover Park, solicited sex with an undercover investigator posing as…

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‘Weird Al’ vanity tour a smash

May 27, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

‘Weird Al’ vanity tour a smash Focuses on his own music, puts parodies on hold By Steve Metsch About two-thirds of the way through his longest song, “Weird Al” Yankovic stopped the music and said he forgot where he was. He decided, much to the amusement of the faithful gathered in Uihlein Hall in Milwaukee’s…

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La Grange Pet Parade returns to roots

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

La Grange Pet Parade returns to roots First time in three years, parade held on usual day By Steve Metsch For the first time in three years, the La Grange Pet Parade will be held live on the first Saturday after Memorial Day. That’s the traditional date for an annual event that began in 1947….

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‘Oui’ to a Paris vacation

May 26, 2022 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

‘Oui’ to a Paris vacation Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Moulin Rouge are highlights By Steve Metsch Four weeks after a vacation in Paris, I’m still thinking about it. That’s the impact France can have on a visitor. In April, my wife and I visited our daughter, Natalie, who was winding down the spring semester of her…

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Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work every day,…

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Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep Led by Noesen’s hat trick, Chicago ties franchise postseason record with eight goals, Orland Park’s David Gust scores two goals to help Chicago Wolves win Game 2 of the Central Division Finals Orland Park native David Gust scored two goals in the first period…

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