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Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting

Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting
Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting

Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Tuesday: “Last week when I announced the House would return to Springfield, I asked all members to commit to safety precautions approved and guided by the Illinois Department of Public Health to help prevent the spread of…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas postpones collections to help coronavirus victims

Posted on May 18, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Maria Pappas postpones collections to help coronavirus victims
Treasurer Maria Pappas postpones collections to help coronavirus victims

Treasurer Maria Pappas postpones collections to help coronavirus victims Video Interview Below: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has launched an initiative to help taxpayer san property owners who have been economically impacted negatively by the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasurer’s office will extend the period by two months in which property owners can pay their…

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Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park

Posted on May 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park
Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park

Coronavirus testing site opens in Orland Park UChicago Medicine opens third drive-up testing clinic for COVID-19. Orland Park testing launches; Appointment-only services available to the public The University of Chicago Medicine is expanded its curbside COVID-19 testing to its Orland Park outpatient location, adding a third drive-up clinic for the Chicagoland community. The health system’s Orland…

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Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th

Posted on May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th
Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th

Orland home fire on Beacon Tuesday, May 12th The Orland Fire District responded to the 143 block of Beacon in the Old Orland Historic District for a reported structure fire on Tuesday, May 12. Upon arrival, Battalion 6 found a two-story wood frame building with smoke coming from the rear of the structure. The alarm…

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New start for Lyons motel

Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 By Steve Metsch 1 Comment on New start for Lyons motel

New start for Lyons motel Officials hope restrictions prevent seedy encore By Steve Metsch With a laundry list of restrictions and requirements, what had been called the Presidential Inn in Lyons has re-opened under strict surveillance by the village. The plans were unveiled at the village board meeting on May 5,  13 months after the…

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‘Sewing army’ at the ready

Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on ‘Sewing army’ at the ready

‘Sewing army’ at the ready 19th Ward quilt shop among those on mask duty By Steve Metsch With Illinois residents  required to wear masks when out of the house – per the order of Gov. JB Pritzker – but you might have a hard time finding one for sale in a store. With that in…

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Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions
Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions

Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the All In Illinois website will now offer a kid-friendly content series to connect children and families with educational resources from Illinois museums and attractions. The content series features videos and activities to inspire, educate…

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Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District Marie Newman, who won the Democratic Party nomination to replace Congress Dan Lipinski in the 3rd Congressional District, announced her support on Tuesday May 12, 2020, for Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in the Indiana 1st District Congressional race. Reardon is a…

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Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic

Posted on May 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic
Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic

Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic The American Hockey League announced Monday it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and the Calder Cup Playoffs. This represents the first time in the AHL’s 84-year history a season has concluded without determining a champion. “After a lengthy review process, the American Hockey…

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O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions

Posted on May 9, 2020May 10, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions
O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions

O’Grady urges Orland Township residents to salute student graduates during virus restrictions Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady steps up to recognize the 2020 students whose graduations have been disrupted because of restrictions intended to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. O’Grady, one of the most praised officials in the Orland region, said…

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Orland Fire’s popular Coffee & Conversation resumes with virtual online meetings

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire’s popular Coffee & Conversation resumes with virtual online meetings
Orland Fire’s popular Coffee & Conversation resumes with virtual online meetings

Orland Fire’s popular Coffee & Conversation resumes with virtual online meetings The Orland Fire Protection District will resume the popular and monthly Coffee & Conversation monthly meetings for residents and especially seniors in the Fire District. The event is co-hosted by Aishling Companion Home Care and participation does require downloading an App to permit your…

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Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

Posted on May 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project
Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-290, I-355, I-80, I-57 and I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams will continue in May for the Illinois Tollway’s new northbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294)…

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Orland Park opens recreational services as state modifies coronavirus restrictions

Posted on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park opens recreational services as state modifies coronavirus restrictions
Orland Park opens recreational services as state modifies coronavirus restrictions

Orland Park opens recreational services as state modifies coronavirus restrictions As Illinois’ modified stay-at-home takes effect, Recreation and Parks provides an update regarding programs and services Tennis and Pickleball Courts Open For Singles Play  Frisbee Golf and Dog Park Open with Restrictions  Governor Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order took effect May 1 and runs through the…

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McCook battles virus

Posted on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on McCook battles virus

McCook battles virus Masks, gloves, sanitizer given to each household By Steve Metsch The village of McCook may be small, but it responded in a big way to the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Terrance Carr, Police Chief Mario DePasquale and Fire Chief Joseph Myrick put together a program to help village residents be better prepared. On…

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Lyons SD 103 improvements

Posted on May 4, 2020November 16, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Lyons SD 103 improvements

Lyons SD 103 improvements New fire alarm systems for three schools By Steve Metsch New fire alarm systems will be installed at Edison, Home and Lincoln schools after a rare unanimous approval by the Lyons School District 103 board. The board approved the idea at its meeting held April 28 at Washington Middle School in…

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O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market
O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market

O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market How can Cook County survive the lack of judgment and misguided social agenda of Kim Foxx? First, in response to an office employee contracting COVID-19 at the Domestic Violence Courthouse in March, Foxx shut down the building, leaving victims of domestic abuse…

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Generosity floors Naperville tailor

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Generosity floors Naperville tailor

Generosity floors Naperville tailor Donated fabric results in 3,000 plus masks By Steve Metsch Preferring to focus on the positive, Monika Gawalek, who owns Tailoring By Monica in Naperville, talked about the masks she, family and friends are making for people to wear during the coronavirus pandemic. Like so many businesses, church groups, civic organizations,…

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Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian
Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian Robbery Suspect shot by civilians during second robbery attempt in Justice A male accused of trying to rob a local business in the Village of Justice for the second time in five days was shot by a civilian with a conceal-carry license in…

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