Category: News

Goodman Theater begins rehearsals for Nightwatch and Layalina

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Goodman Theater begins rehearsals for Nightwatch and Layalina Rehearsals have begun for the two centerpiece “developmental productions” featured in Goodman Theatre’s 17th annual New Stages Festival, a free celebration of new works by some of the country’s finest established and emerging playwrights. Cast is listed below. The two plays—Nightwatch by Max Yu, directed by Chay…

Books & Films, Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Theater

Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trains judges

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trains judges This past weekend, Nov. 20, 2021, the Coalition for Free & Fair Elections trained about 200 Chicago area police officers to become election judges in upcoming elections. Organizer Scott Kaspar said that the event featured active and retired law enforcement officers who hailed from Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake,…

Chicago, Cook County, DuPage, elections, Events, Features, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season. In order to ensure your health, we are sharing our holiday guidelines for safe celebrations and travel. Please take these proven precautions in all of your holiday…

Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Entertainment, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

SEIU Illinois State Council endorses Marie Newman for Congress

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

SEIU Illinois State Council endorses Marie Newman for Congress Days after rightwing extremist Keith Pekau announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Congress with the support of Tea Party fanatic Jeanne Ives, Congresswoman Marie Newman continued to rack up endorsements from the 6th District’s leading workers unions and municipal leaders. Newman faces Sean…

Cook County, elections, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes, women

Two women cited for fighting over car door incident in Tinley Park

November 23, 2021November 24, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Two women cited for fighting over car door incident in Tinley Park Tinley Park Police cite two women for Fighting in Public after Tutor Time DayCare incident that began when one woman opened her car door and hit the car of another, police said Two women were cited for Fighting in Public after an altercation…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Online Book, White Flight and racism in Chicago in 1969

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Online Book, White Flight and racism in Chicago in 1969 By Ray Hanania The online book is called “Midnight Flight,” the story of racism in Chicago in the 1960s. The book is a memoir of living on Chicago’s Southeast Side in the 1960s and how realtors using racial fears forced White homeowners to seek their…

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Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board of Directors and Cicero Police Department Chief Jerry Chlada are commemorating the 11th anniversary of the tragic killing of a 15 year old Kevin Sanders on November 22, 2010. The Sanders killing has been one…

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

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus. Individuals age 18 and…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors

Orland Township Receives 2021 Top Hat Award

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Receives 2021 Top Hat Award The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago presented the award on Sunday, Nov. 21. On Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago awarded Orland Township with their Top Hat Award during the Annual Memorial and Awards Mass held at St. Mary Magdalene,…

Baby Boomers, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s hosts Bingo with Santa Santa’s on his way to celebrate in Orland Township! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice; don’t think twice about attending Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa! Children and their families are invited to join Santa Claus and Supervisor Paul O’Grady with the Board of Trustees in celebrating the most wonderful…

Cook County, Entertainment, Events, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township’s Holiday Letters to Elders Program

November 20, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s Holiday Letters to Elders Program Spread Holiday cheer to a Senior who lives near! Program offers service hours to students who volunteer Orland Township’s annual Holiday Program, which provides a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families and young children who experience financial difficulties, is expanding and…

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Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs

November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Despite strong play Chicago Wolves lose in roller-coaster game with Rockford IceHogs Dominik Bokk and Josh Jacobs score early for Chicago to no avail The Chicago Wolves jumped to an early two-goal lead, but the Rockford IceHogs rallied for a 6-3 victory Friday night at the MetroCentre. Forwards Dominik Bokk and David Gust and defenseman…

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Lyons Fire Department celebrates 125th Anniversary

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Fire Department celebrates 125th Anniversary The Lyons Fire Department will celebrate its 125th Anniversary at a memorial dedication on Sunday Nov. 28, 2021 beginning at 12 NOON. The event will be outdoors at the Lyons Fire Department, 4043 Joliet Avenue in Lyons. The Lyons Fire Department was founded in 1896, Village President Chris Getty…

Cook County, Events, Fire, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Reported False Claim for College Expenses Thrown Out of Court

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Reported False Claim for College Expenses Thrown Out of Court By Efar Veronique A struggling Illinois father was served with a summons to appear in court to defend against a Motion for College Expenses filed against him by his ex-wife for his estranged daughter. The mother was seeking reimbursement for nearly four years’ worth of…

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Unfunded Nursing Home Mandates in “Build Back Better Act” Will Worsen Historic Staffing Crisis

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Unfunded Nursing Home Mandates in “Build Back Better Act” Will Worsen Historic Staffing Crisis Could force thousands of struggling nursing homes to further limit access to care to millions of vulnerable seniors The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities…

Baby Boomers, Government, News, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Vancouver Songwriter Haley K. Turner releases Hanukkah song dedicated to comedian Adam Sandler Canadian singer-songwriter Haley K Turner is releasing the most unanticipated original holiday song in the last 25 years. Inspired by a recent plea from Adam Sandler for “someone out there” to write a new Hanukkah song, Haley created one of the first…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at St. Sabina Church

November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at St. Sabina Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at Saint Sabina Church to help preserve homeownership. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has opened a satellite office at Saint Sabina Church as part of her Black Houses Matter homeownership preservation program. Partnering with Father…

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Poturalski’s highlight reel goal lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Poturalski’s highlight reel goal lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins Chicago’s captain delivers the winner 31 seconds into overtime Chicago Wolves captain Andrew Poturalski dashed through three defenders and deked the goaltender 31 seconds into overtime to give the Wolves a 2-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday morning at Van…

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