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Orland Fire District inducts firefighter trainees into fulltime positions

March 5, 2026March 6, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District inducts firefighter trainees into fulltime positions Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) Wednesday (March 4, 2026) swore in five firefighter trainees to positions of full-time firefighters. The five inductees trained for more than a year before qualifying for the positions, and included Benjamin Bergen, Christopher Bailey, Philip McLaughlin,…

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OFPD to co-sponsor blood drive March 21 with Vitalant at Orland Library

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 News Editor No Comments

OFPD to co-sponsor blood drive March 21 with Vitalant at Orland Library Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District will host a blood drive with Vitalant Blood Donor Center at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, on March 21, 2026. The event will be held from 10 AM to…

Fire, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District

Moderate Jewish Lobby J Street denounces Trump war on Iran

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moderate Jewish Lobby J Street denounces Trump war on Iran J Street President Jeremy Ben Ami released the following statement from J Street, the moderate and powerful voice of peace and mutual recognition for the Jewish people in America, on the war started by President Donald Trump against Iran We are appalled by President Trump’s…

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Sean Casten Statement on US Military Action in Iran

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten Statement on US Military Action in Iran Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on US military action in Iran: “Iran’s regime is repressive and destabilizing. Its proxies sow chaos across the region. No one disputes that Iran presents serious challenges. Its support for proxy militias, regional interference, and…

Crime, Government, News, Politics, Racism, Religion

Phil Andrew: Attack on Iran Without Congressional Approval Risks American Lives

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Phil Andrew: Attack on Iran Without Congressional Approval Risks American Lives Former FBI Agent, Phil Andrew Calls Out Trump Administration For Decisions That Could Ignite Regional Conflict, Demanding Congressional Oversight and Clear Objectives (Buffalo Grove – February 28th, 2026 ) – This morning, Phil Andrew, Candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District and former FBI…

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Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District Richard Boykin, a candidate for the 7th Congressional District election to succeed Congressman Danny Davis, released the following promotional video that includes endorsements of some of the region’s most important public servants and community leaders. View the video at the bottom of this report….

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Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Important News: ICYMI: WBEZ details AIPAC dark money support for Donna Miller Dark Money making its way into Illinois elections, tied to AIPAC and Donna Miller, a recent news stories showcased by Congressional Candidate Robert Peters shows. CHICAGO (Friday, February 27, 2026)– A new WBEZ investigative report details the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s efforts…

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Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay offs

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay-offs A producer who got caught up in protests against ICE and was detained is among the reporters and editorial workers laid off by WGN TV this past week. The lay-offs came as a surprise to all. Many good journalist, unfortunately, lost their jobs. Rumor…

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Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor Secretary State Alexi Giannoulis has put himself in the spotlight, not by weighing a race for higher office, even before he completes the one he was just elected to serve in. But because of the huge collections of funds he is receiving for his election campaign…

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Hastings: new legislation could save homes, protect equity for families facing tax sales

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings: new legislation could save homes, protect equity for families facing tax sales SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is supporting legislation designed to provide critical relief to Cook County homeowners at risk of losing their homes in the county’s 2023 tax sale. Hastings, a chief co-sponsor on the bill, worked to pass the…

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Property Tax Exemptions: How Homeowners and Seniors Can Save on Taxes

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Property Tax Exemptions: How Homeowners and Seniors Can Save on Taxes Column: Your Property Taxes with the Cook County Treasurer Property taxes can be a financial burden but exemptions can reduce those costs by offering significant savings to property owners. There are three exemptions that do the most good for the most people. They are…

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District Videos of the announcement are at the end of the news story to view. Chicago, IL – Chris Getty, elected the youngest mayor in Illinois at age 26, announced Thursday that he is a candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District, following U.S. Rep….

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Orland Fire Protection District celebrates firefighter promotions

February 27, 2026March 4, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District celebrates firefighter promotions Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District held a promotional ceremony on Thursday, February 26, 2026 recognizing five firefighters. Congratulations are extended to Orland Fire Protection District Lieutenants Michael Pericht and Jonathan Kendra, Engineers Jeff Anderson and Jason Smith, and Director of Dispatch Operations Des Breese…

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Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money Important News brings you reporting and commentary that is important to our lives from other writers and news sources. In this post, TIF expert Tom Tresser discusses the downside of the rush to use tax dollars to fund…

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Hastings builds on missing persons identification methods

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings builds on missing persons identification methods SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on his missing persons investigation work by advancing legislation that would accelerate the timeline for critical forensic data being added to state and national databases. “Families dealing with a missing loved one should not have to wait for answers,”…

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Leving Team Reunited Dad with His Baby Girl After Shocking Abduction

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Leving Team Reunited Dad with His Baby Girl After Shocking Abduction By Laura Reichel A frantic dad was desperate for help after the mother of his infant daughter reportedly embarked on a campaign to cut him out of his daughter’s life forever. The Leving legal team took her to court and won. Failure was not…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, News, Radio

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims By Laura Reichel CHICAGO — The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on February 25th at 6:30 p.m. CST at 225 W….

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Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge An important judicial race that you should take the time to support when you vote on March 17, 2026, is that of Dan Balanoff. He’s not a political attorney, but a very competent Estate Planning and Probate Attorney. Make sure to give him your…

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