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Patch publishes inaccurate news story on Fire District & merger By Ray Hanania The Patch is a great source of information but it should also have checks and balances on the publishing of news and information. This week, Patch writer Lauren Traut published an article on the growing controversy regarding the issue of “consolidation” or…
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Leving team protected two little boys, keeping them safe at home with dad By Laura Richel A father’s greatest fear is losing his children forever. For many fathers, this fear risks becoming a reality especially if dad and the mother of the children have separated. This was the case for a worried father, who feared…
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Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race The independent candidates seeking re-election and election to the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025 General election have launched their website and Facebook page to inform voters about their experience, platform and news. The candidates are Donald “DJ”…
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Investigation leads to aggravated vehicular hijacking arrest A Country Club Hills man on Tuesday (March 4, 2025) was charged with felony aggravated vehicular hijacking stemming from an incident that occurred in September in Tinley Park. Police said Jamal Britton, 33, approached a 27-year-old man as he was leaving work Sept. 11 in the 18700 block…
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Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate Three seats are up for election on April 1 for the Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees and three slates of candidates are competing for those seats. The independent slate, Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety, includes two Orland Fire Protection District officials, incumbent Trustee…
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Larry Dominick routs foes to win unprecedented 6th term in office Cicero, IL. – Larry Dominick, 76, was re-elected President of the Town of Cicero on Tuesday for an unprecedented 6th term defeating his challenger by a landslide margin. Also winning re-election were all of Dominick’s running mates including Supervisor Joe Virruso, Clerk Maria-Punzo-Arias, Assessor…
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Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured The former Cork and Tap Bar, 1501 S. 51st Court, was consumed by an aggressive fire today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The two-story frame building sustained significant fire damage. No one was inside or injured. The Cicero Fire Department is investigating the cause. They believe the…
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Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries An apartment on the second floor of a 6-unit condominium building at the 15300 block of Treetop Drive in Orland Park was seriously damaged by fire on Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2025. The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the fire which was reported at 11:30…
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Illinois veterans spend 78.6 % of income on rehab costs, study shows Severe Financial Barriers Prevent U.S. Vets From Getting the Addiction Help They Need. 30% of U.S. states have annual rehabilitation costs that exceed veteran incomes. Wyoming veterans spend 133.8% of their income on annual drug rehabilitation costs, the highest rate in the U.S….
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Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield presented awards and citations to Firefighters who volunteered to help residents in North Carolina during the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Schofield presents awards to Firefighters and Orland Park Police who saved the life of a fire colleague…
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Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals The so-called “newspaper” the “Edgar County Watchdogs” continue to publish misleading and distorted information pimping for their political pals and cronies to attack anyone they disagree with. The website can’t get their facts right, and they twist and distort FOIA information to…
Illinois ranks seventh for romance scam losses: over $36 million lost California has lost the most to romance scams, with over $258.7 million lost in 2022 and 2023. Illinois is seventh, with over $36.7 million lost. Wyoming has lost the least to love scams, with $766,256 lost over 2022 and 2023. New data has revealed the…
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Launches Initiatives to Empower Teens and Raise Awareness. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Regional Student Board raise awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships. Highland Park, IL – January 22, 2025 – February…
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Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family condo building in the 15800 block of Orlan Brook Drive in Orland Park reported at around 1 PM on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. It was the second apartment fire…
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Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy 01-17-25 Biden pardons criminals while Democrats lead the country into a further national divide. Click here to view the YouTube video Podcast or watch using the video widget below. America is more divided today than it ever was under Trump or Biden mainly because Democrats…
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Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in Tribute Resolution Video: State Rep. Cyril Nichols was one of the hardest-working members of the Illinois General Assembly. Despite his dedication to the needs of residents of his diverse 32nd House District that ran from Chicago to Bridgeview, we did not get the backing of the leadership…
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Leving team won an important court victory for dad, who feared losing his children forever By: Laura Reichel A father feared he’d never see his children again – with good reason. Desperate, he called us for help. We won in court for him. Chicago matrimonial attorney Jeffery Leving, President of the Law Offices of Jeffery…
Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will continue in her new term as Deputy Majority Leader, fighting for south suburban communities in upcoming budget and legislative talks. Hernandez issued the following statement: “I am honored to serve my community as Deputy…
