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Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy
Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy Cristina Nonato, a candidate for the post of Water Reclamation District trustee in the Nov. 2, 2021 election is touting her wide-ranging ties to Democratic Party leaders. Nonatohas worked for the Circuit Court of Cook County for 12 years. Working her way all the way up…

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Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth!

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth!
Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth!

Curaleaf Workers are Showing their Strength and Worth! Cannabis workers from Curaleaf are joining Local 881 to change the booming cannabis industry! On October 20, 2021 cannabis workers at the Curaleaf dispensary in Worth won their Union representation election and will join Local 881 of the United Food and Commercial Workers, the Union for Cannabis…

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Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Posted on October 20, 2021October 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan
Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan By Ray Hanania Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan is a politically controlled judge who does the bidding of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Horan has a serious conflict of interest in the case involving the City of Chicago’s political fight with the Fraternal Order of Police over the issue…

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Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward
Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward Quinn Leads Extensive Investment in Cicero Avenue Corridor on City’s Southwest Side At the request of Ald. Marty Quinn, the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Housing & Real Estate recently approved a measure that paves the way for construction of a new Starbucks at 6413…

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The fight against extremism in Illinois

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The fight against extremism in Illinois
The fight against extremism in Illinois

The fight against extremism in Illinois Extremism is the real challenging facing America and Illinois. The fanatics on the Far Right and the Far Left are the real threat. The Far Left has the advantage now, though. But it’s important for voters to look towards the “center” and find the commonsense moderates. The mainstream news…

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Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora
Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora

Paramount Theater opens new live theater venue in Aurora Paramount Theatre will cut the ribbon on another live theater venue in Aurora’s downtown entertainment district, the newly remodeled Copley Theatre, where it will launch its all-new Bold Series, a four-show subscription series ready to bring a new type of live entertainment to the second largest…

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Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween
Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween

Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving Halloween is a beloved holiday tradition in America, with millions of people, young and old, working on their best costumes and gearing up for a night of candy and festivities. The evening also comes with parties and…

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Nardella selected for National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Nardella selected for National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame

Nardella selected for National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Chicago Wolves hockey legend to be inducted on Dec. 10 When Chicago Wolves assistant coach Bob Nardella was growing up in Melrose Park, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame was located next door in Elmwood Park. His father, Robert, relished taking his son…

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Pope has Lyons needing win for playoffs

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Pope has Lyons needing win for playoffs

Pope has Lyons needing win for playoffs  Scores three TDs as Glenbard West rolls, 35-3 By Steve Metsch Friday night’s game at Downers Grove North may be the regular-season finale, but Lyons Township senior Joey Antonietti knows better. “We’ve got a playoff game,” he said after the Lions lost a must-win game, 35-3, at home…

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Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador
Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador

Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador Wednesday, October 20, 2021, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will go before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for a confirmation hearing to become ambassador to Japan. Ironically, that’s exactly seven years to the day that Laquan McDonald was murdered. Last month, activist and media strategist Delmarie…

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Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park
Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park

Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park Tinley Park police responded Thursday night (Oct. 14, 2021) to the area of Ridgeland Avenue and 183rd Street to assist the Illinois State Police and the Posen Police Department in locating a vehicle occupied by suspects wanted in connection with an earlier…

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Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns
Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns

Sheriff Dart, State Sen. Collins Propose Legislation to Ban Ghost Guns Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins proposed legislation today to ban ‘ghost guns,’ which are homemade, untraceable weapons that are increasingly being found by police fighting Chicago area violence. “The rapid proliferation of these weapons is alarming, and…

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Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”
Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach A Westmont, Illinois, native is stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to all East Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Lt. Cmdr. Emil Marcinskas, a 2003 Westmont High School graduate, joined the Navy 10 years…

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Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021
Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021

Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021 The Chicago Wolves will celebrate Italian Heritage during its home opened on Saturday Oct. 16, 2021. The evening will include a salute to Italian American Wolves Hockey player Bobby Nardella. Tickets are $40 each and include seating in a special VIP section, including a Chicago…

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Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November
Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November

Orland Township Hosting Fall Job Fair in November Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to residents. Orland Township will host its Fall Job Fair on Thursday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. The fair is open to all members of…

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Chicago Wolves return to AllState Arena with full 2021-22 Promotional Schedule

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Chicago Wolves return to AllState Arena with full 2021-22 Promotional Schedule
Chicago Wolves return to AllState Arena with full 2021-22 Promotional Schedule

Chicago Wolves return to AllState Arena with full 2021-22 Promotional Schedule It all starts with Saturday night’s opener against Rockford The Chicago Wolves make their much-anticipated return to Allstate Arena this season buoyed by a promotional schedule laden with new giveaways, popular theme nights, meaningful community events and family-oriented experiences. “We are ecstatic to share…

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Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act
Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act

Reps. Newman and Bonamici, Beyer and Garcia introduce Supporting Older Workers Act Legislation to strengthen workforce development programs for older Americans by creating grant opportunities to hire older worker coordinators and establishing a new Older Workers Bureau at the Department of Labor  U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Don Beyer (D-VA-8) and Sylvia…

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Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff  

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff  
Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff  

Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff   Bringing the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world for 20 years  On Wednesday, October 20th at 5:30 PM (CST) WorldChicago will honor the local, and global, leadership of Peggy Parfenoff with, “A Toast to Twenty Years with WorldChicago,” at Carnivale Restaurant (702 Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661).  This fun and festive reception will bring together culture, cuisine, cocktails, and the Chicago community for a global celebration of Parfenoff’s work to bring the world to Chicago and…

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