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Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump Arab American supporters of President Donald Trump are hosting meetings in Michigan and soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia and several more key swing states during the next three months. Arab Americans for Trump is also arranging meetings with key community leaders…

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Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing Two Chicago residents were arrested and charged in the June 18, 2024 killing of Sebastian Rodriguez during a robbery of Potrillo Liquors in Cicero. The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest Friday of Anthony J. Johnson Jr. (35 yrs old) and Randell…

Crime, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday The Orland Fire District responded at 2:31 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024 to a reported fire in the UFC Gym located at 66 Orland Square Drive, Unit C, in the Orland Park Mall complex. Multiple 911 calls were received for a fire in the rear…

Business, Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium The Village of Bridgeview released the following statement regarding the scheduling of Riot Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Sept. 21, 22, and 23, 2024. In October 2019 when the Red Stars renewed their agreement with the Village for the use of Bridgeview…

Entertainment, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park

June 8, 2024December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park One of Chicagoland’s best Middle East Arabian restaurants offers a special exotic entertainment show every Wednesday, complementing their great food menu with the mesmerizing dance of Belly Dancer Tina every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM. Enjoy a great show along…

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School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam Victor J. Andrew had a total of 40 students across the German 1, 2 and 3 courses participate in the National German Exam given by the American Association of Teachers of German. Students scored very well, five of whom received Bronze and Silver medals for…

Education, Features, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12 Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is kicking off its adult and teen summer reading season with a Local Author Showcase featuring a book fair and 30 authors Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free. A third of the…

Books & Films, Events, Features, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s “Farewell to South Shore” by award winningauthor Charlene Wexler takes readers on a nostalgic trip through Chicago’s South Shore and beyond — A Perfect Summer Beach Read This summer, readers can transport themselves to mid-century Chicago, where Sherrie Paul…

Books & Films, Chicago, Culture, Editors Pick, Features, News, NewsWire, Orland Park

Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognized 14 business and community leaders with Certificates of Excellence during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. The event took place at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Cook County Treasurer’s…

Civil Rights, Cook County, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight Beginning January 1, 2025, bars and restaurants that are currently licensed to sell alcohol, individually or packaged will be forced to end those sales as of 12 midnight in the Town of Cicero, a suburban Chicago community of about 110,000 people including 30,000 undocumented residents….

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Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ziyad Brand partners with SimSim to offer authentic Middle Eastern Recipes through App SimSim Middle Eastern App brings authentic, delicious recipes at your fingertips, and walks you through creating them with ease and great taste using Ziyad recipes as a resource. Downloadable from any App store Cicero, IL. — Ziyad Brand is partnering with the popular…

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Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons officials will join St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event Sunday March 24 The St. Baldrick’s “Fight Childhood Cancer” event will be held on Sunday March 24, 2024. This annual event is organized by the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce in Chicago at at Firewater Saloon, 6689 N Oliphant in Chicago. A performance of…

Chicago, Events, Features, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases

March 20, 2024March 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The keynote CLE speaker will…

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Windy City Blues Society presents “Blues in the Schools” performances in Willow Springs March 19

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Windy City Blues Society presents “Blues in the Schools” performances in Willow Springs March 19 Blues In The Schools Presented by: The Windy City Blues Society & Willow Springs School District 108 Featuring: Geneva Red & The Original Delta Fireballs Willow Springs Public School (K-8), 8345 Archer Ave. Willow Springs, IL Tuesday March 19th 9:00…

Education, Entertainment, Features, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Pappas: How a few voters control the fate of more than $1 billion in new spending

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: How a few voters control the fate of more than $1 billion in new spending Statement from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas This election season, voters throughout Cook County will decide whether to repair aging schools, improve a lake front beach, shut down a fire department and give local politicians new powers to tax….

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Jim Spoto Named Orland Township’s Senior American Idol

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jim Spoto Named Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Jim was crowned 2024 Senior American Idol after progressing through 3 rounds of the singing competition. Orland Township’s Senior American Idol is an annual event that brings together talented seniors to showcase their musical abilities. This year, Jim Spoto won against 11 other contestants and inspired everyone…

Entertainment, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Township

Orland Park’s Annual Curbside Spring Clean-Up Week of April 8

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park’s Annual Curbside Spring Clean-Up Week of April 8 Spring is almost here and with it comes the Village of Orland Park’s yearly Curbside Spring Clean-Up. This year’s collection will again be offered on residents’ regular garbage pick-up days during the week of April 8-12, 2024. Orland Park’s Curbside Spring Clean-Up is held in…

Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative Khalil is running for an open seat in the 36th District Congressman Jonathan Jackson today endorsed Sonia Khalil for State Representative in the 36th district. “I am proud to endorse Sonia Anne Khalil for State Representative,” said Congressman Jonathan Jackson, (D-IL-01). “Sonia has demonstrated her strong…

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