Category: News

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles The Two Guys on Politics podcast this week featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania includes a lengthy discussion about how religious freedom is under assault in America. Oct. 10, 2021. Season 1, Episode 6. The podcast,…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, National, News, Podcast, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves win exhibition game over Milwaukee Admirals

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Chicago Wolves win exhibition game over Milwaukee Admirals Murray scores game-winner while Miletic produces two goals during game Saturday Oct. 9, 2021 Rookie forward Blake Murray snapped the game’s final tie with 2:30 left in regulation to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 5-3 exhibition victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at the Wolves…

Chicago, Cook County, Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) is pleased to announce over $500,000 in grants awarded to nearly 20 local businesses via the first round of the Back to Business program, and is encouraging other businesses to apply for the second round before the Oct. 13…

Business, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession Brad Ryan, 23, 16714 Hillside Place, Tinley Park, was charged Thursday with unlawful possession with intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams (a Class X felony) after Tinley Park police found a large quantity of drugs inside his home while executing a search warrant. Tinley Park…

Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Broadhurst, Murray and Mattheos score for Chicago Wolves

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Broadhurst, Murray and Mattheos score for Chicago Wolves The Chicago Wolves opened their brief exhibition schedule with a 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals Thursday night at Panther Arena. Veteran Terry Broadhurst, rookie Blake Murray and third-year forward Stelio Mattheos delivered goals for the Wolves, who built a 3-0 lead 30 minutes into the game….

Chicago, Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Walk-In Flu Shots Still Available at Orland Township

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Walk-In Flu Shots Still Available at Orland Township Residents are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to fight the flu. After a successful drive-thru shot clinic on Oct. 2, which attracted nearly 100 residents, Orland Township hopes to call attention to this years remaining flu shot clinic dates. Orland Township’s 2021 Flu Shot Clinics…

coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Grandparent and Grandchild Dinner Dance

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Grandparent and Grandchild Dinner Dance Grandparents and their grandchildren danced the night away in a night full of unforgettable memories. Grandparents and their grandchildren dressed their best for the annual Grandparent and Grandchild Dinner Dance at Orland Township. The three-hour event consisted of family portraits, fun games (like the Hokey Pokey and the…

Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois which is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of Arab American and Muslim American business owners expanded and consolidated its board this week. The board consists of Trustees who have an equal voice in defining…

Business, Chicago, Cook County, Government, immigrant, News, Politics, Racism, Regional Midwest, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Reinhart Keynotes Legal Seminar Series at Jeffery M. Leving Firm

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Reinhart Keynotes Legal Seminar Series at Jeffery M. Leving Firm The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next compelling presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, Illinois….

Cook County, Events, Features, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse A distraught dad contacted Chicago attorney Jeffery M. Leving to rescue his daughters. Dad told Leving that his daughters were suffering terrible abuse by the mother’s predatory boyfriend, according to Court documents. Dad said he didn’t know where to turn, but needed help for his…

Business, Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners Almost 11,500 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes will automatically get back $25.4 million in refunds this month, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said Wednesday Sept. 29, 2021. Almost 4,000 refunds go to homeowners who are…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser was on September 25. Orland Township’s 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, attracted nearly 1,500 guests on September 25. With live entertainment, such as musician Erik Donner and professional reptile educators Crosstown Exotics, free food samples, the ever-so popular…

Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2 Orland Township’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic is this Saturday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. to noon! No appointment necessary. As one of the Township’s more popular offers, this clinic does operate on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. It is asked that…

Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County Events focus on educating the public and raising awareness about the importance of oak trees. Did you know an oak tree can grow as tall as 148 feet or more, and that they provide myriad ecological benefits for both humans and nature?…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday Sept. 27, 2021 that the Community Alliance for Prevention and 360 Youth Services, which serve Naperville and the far east region of Aurora, were awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant of $125,000 from the…

Crime, Federal, Health, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire in an apartment building at the 9300 block that spread to two apartments and caused smoke damage throughout the three-story, 12 unit apartment building on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured. The…

Cook County, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Rep. Newman Ald. O’Shea announce improvements to eliminate train blockages

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Newman Ald. O’Shea announce improvements to eliminate train blockages As a result of a working group with Rep. Newman, Ald. O’Shea, CSX, The Chicago Transportation Coordination Office, and state and local officials, new processes are in place to eliminate road-rail conflicts, avoid first responder delays, and reduce traffic congestion on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Today,…

Briefs, Chicago, News, Transportation

Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart challenges conclusions Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers have released a report, 10 Facts about Pretrial Electronic Monitoring in Cook County. The report catalogs ten data-based facts about the Cook County Sheriff’s…

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