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Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is fundamental. It shapes their lives, nurtures confidence, and provides the stability every child deserves. Most dads want nothing more than to love, protect, and be present for their kids—through every scraped knee, every…
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Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28 Organizers of the World Fair US at SeatGeek Stadium this month said they are hoping to recreate the successes they experienced at the 2020 World’s Fair hosted in Dubai. The World Fair US opens in Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium,…
Bridgeview Police arrest two suspects in major chop shop crackdown The Bridgeview Police announced Tuesday, July 1, 2025, that two suspects have been taken into custody following a police raid of an illegal chop shop at 10024 S. Harlem Avenue. The Police raid took place in the early morning hours on Monday at the public…
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged a man with assaulting a federal employee outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago. The assault occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2025, as the victim was standing on the sidewalk outside of…
Property tax bills delayed in Orland Township Orland Township Assessor Rich E. Kelly made the following announcement Monday, June 30, 2025: When Cook County’s second installment property tax bills are sent on time, tax bills hit mailboxes in late June and are due around August 1, 2025. This year, however, the mailing and due dates…
Leving team court victory restored a father’s peace of mind By Laura Reichel A Chicago man’s world was turned upside down when he was blindsided by a barrage of unfounded and deeply damaging false allegations—accusations that threatened his dignity, future, and peace of mind. Terrified and desperate, he turned to the Law Offices of Jeffery…
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Orland Fire hosts Kids’ Fire & Life Training and Cadet Camp Orland Park, IL – On June 25, the OFPD hosted its annual Kids’ Fire & Life Safety Camp at our District Training Center. And, on June 26, the OFPD hosted the Junior Cadet Camp at the Training Center. Both programs were a tremendous success…
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Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois As the July 4 deadline to pass Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released data on how Trump’s abhorrent proposals could negatively impact Illinois – from cities to suburbs to rural areas. Kelly covers each of these areas in Congress and…
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