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Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff Deputy Chief John Purtill was sworn in Tuesday (June 9, 2026) as the new Fire Chief/Administrator for the Orland Fire Protection District at a ceremony held at the Orland Civic Center. OFPD Board President Beth Damas Kaspar opened the meeting, and she and…

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District

Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the Philippine Independence Week Committee will commemorate Philippine Independence with a reception on June 10 to honor distinguished Filipino American civic, business, cultural and community leaders whose contributions have strengthened Cook County and…

Cook County, Culture, Events, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026 Seasoned Boaters to Casual Cruisers are Invited to Celebrate the Boating Lifestyle at the Great Lakes’ Premier In-Water Boat Show in Downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the world’s…

Events, News, NewsWire, Sports, Travel

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important The Illinois General Assembly, House and Senate, did not pass the key stadium bill before adjourning last week as public concern focused on proposals to pass tax breaks for the Bears organization which is extremely profitable and earned more than $600 million last year, according to…

Government, Illinois Legislature, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners By Maria Pappas Owning a home has long been the foundation of financial security for American families. It’s typically a person’s largest investment, one that represents hard work, sacrifice, and a chance to build generational wealth. That’s why the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of House Bill…

Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill In final hours of 2026 Illinois Legislative Session…History Made as More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill Heads to Governor Pritzker’s Desk. Landmark Illinois legislation builds on the momentum from the Massachusetts rideshare union…

Illinois Legislature, Law, News, NewsWire, Transportation, Union

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026 Audiences are Invited To Travel “Over the Rainbow” for this Timeless Journey with Familiar Characters and Oscar-Winning Music Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is…

Entertainment, Events, Features, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Top Things to See and Experience at the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Top Things to See and Experience at the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show New Premier In-Water Boat Show Launches This June 12–14, 2026 in Downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show celebrates the boating lifestyle of the Great Lakes with an in-water showcase of cutting edge powerboats and elegant sailboats,…