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Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home By Laura Reichel There are few things that are more heartbreaking for a father than losing his child and feeling powerless to protect him. For this dad, that nightmare became real after the mother of his two-year-old son absconded with the boy out of Illinois and…
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Mayor Brady welcomes attendees at Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady proudly welcomed attendees at the Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday (Aug. 5) at Silver Lake Country Club to strengthen the local business community. The Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial…
Efforts to distance himself from Harry Benton controversy not working for Speaker Welch Ill. Rep. Kelly Cassidy declines to join the Workplace Culture and Accountability Working Group in Springfield created by Illinois House Speaker Chris “Emanuel” Welch Illinois House Speaker Chris “Emanuel” Welch is having a hard time distancing himself from the growing controversy involving…
Hastings landmark insurance reform signed into law Capping off years of advocacy and negotiations, State Senator Michael E. Hastings championed a law that will protect Illinois homeowners from unfair rate hikes similar to those endured in the last few years. “For too long Illinoisans have been hit with rate increases that far outpace inflation and…
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Earns U.S. News Honor Roll Recognition for 15th Consecutive Year Multiple Northwestern Medicine hospitals achieved national specialty rankings, top regional placements and high-performing distinctions across key areas of care Chicago, IL – For the 15th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite hospitals, retaining its prestigious Honor…
Illinois State Trooper charged with sexual assault Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Tinley Park detectives conducted an investigation into the…
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Bedford Park urges residents to report property damage from recent storm, apply for SBA support Bedford Park, IL – The Village of Bedford Park is urging homeowners and businesses to document and report the damage they experienced during the severe weather storms on July 27. Information should include your name, address and a description of…
What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill By Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount due. But your bill is much more than a dollar figure. It’s a detailed breakdown of how…