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New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need Orland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Michael Schofield unveiled a new app at the Board meeting Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024 that will help improve lifesaving responses for cardiac arrest patients. The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) already is recognized as having one of the…

Fire, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Learn the effective use of mental health professionals in family law cases and the use of habeas corpus.

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Learn the effective use of mental health professionals in family law cases and the use of habeas corpus. CHICAGO – The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. (Leving Firm) will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, Feb. 21…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 News Editor No Comments

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo – Charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking are Jason I. Eady of Chicago and Isaac Vaca Hernandez of Burbank Cicero, IL. – The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest of Jason I. Eady and Isaac Vaca Hernandez for…

breaking news, Cook County, Crime, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

December 2, 2023December 3, 2023 News Editor No Comments

President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire More than 14 families were forced to leave their homes when the 18-unit apartment building where they lived was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday Dec. 1, 2023. The Cicero Fire Department fought the blaze which lasted more than five hours,…

Cook County, Fire, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set®Available on November 28

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set®Available on November 28 The 2023 United States Mint (Mint) Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on November 28 at noon EST. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of…

Baby Boomers, Culture, News, NewsWire

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named on Thursday Nov. 16, 2023 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) its November 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to take away everyone’s credit card benefits. In 2010, Sen. Durbin led the effort to pass…

Economy, Federal, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Politics, Taxes

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will help military veterans and their families search for savings on their property tax bills during a Veterans’ Appreciation event Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital with Black Men United. Treasurer’s…

Cook County, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes, Veterans

Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses An analysis of Cook County’s 1.8 million property tax bills for 2022 shows that school districts are chiefly responsible for hefty tax bills that are due Dec. 1, according to Treasurer Maria Pappas. The median residential tax bill in the north and northwest…

Chicago, Cook County, Education, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge

October 21, 2023October 24, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge At 5:06 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, companies of the Orland Fire Protection District and Palos Heights Fire District dispatched in response to a possible structure fire at the Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge, 13500 S Harlem Ave (formerly the Ale House) on…

Cook County, Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland

The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

October 21, 2023October 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming! The weather might be crisp and lovely right now, but Chicago’s fierce winter winds and snow are on their way. Before it gets colder, take this time to check your furnace and any other appliances that may have been damaged in the June 29 – July…

Cook County, Flooding, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Systems can create parental alienation, and add barriers to healthy families and father inclusion.

October 19, 2023October 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Systems can create parental alienation, and add barriers to healthy families and father inclusion. These systems created for protection, should not become systems of harm. This is what I’ll be talking about on my weekly Chicagoland radio broadcast, the Dads’ Rights Legal Hour, 9-10 a.m. CDT Saturday, October 21 on Power 92.3 FM. I represented…

Business, Chicago, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire, Radio

US Foreclosure activity shows continued rise in Third Quarter, approaching levels seen before pandemic

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

US Foreclosure activity shows continued rise in Third Quarter, approaching levels seen before pandemic Highest Foreclosure Rates in New Jersey, South Carolina, and Delaware; Average Time to Foreclose Nationwide Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, released its Q3 2023 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 124,539 U.S. properties…

Chicago, Cook County, Economy, National, News, NewsWire

Ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy focus of political Video podcast

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy focus of political Video podcast Two Guys on Politics weekly video podcast features analysis from former Congressman Bill Lipinski and award winning political columnist Ray Hanania Two Guys on Politics weekly video podcast features analyses from former Congressman Bill Lipinski and award winning political columnist Ray Hanania Chicago —…

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Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District By Ray Hanania Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, who has been one of the most vocal champions of citizen rights in Chicago and the region, announced Tuesday that he will be running as a Democratic candidate in the March 19, 2024 Democratic…

Chicago, Civil Rights, elections, Federal, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Miss Utah USA Noella Voight crowned Miss USA 2023 at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Miss Utah USA Noella Voight crowned Miss USA 2023 at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant Miss Utah USA Noelia Voight achieved the title of Miss USA at the 72nd MISS USA PAGEANT, a live broadcast that aired on The CW on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. This captivating event took place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s…

Entertainment, Features, National, News, NewsWire, Television

Court orders wife to stop selling marital assets

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Court orders wife to stop selling marital assets The father of a 7-year-old girl was rightfully upset when the child’s mother sold a very rare and expensive antique car that the couple acquired while married without his knowledge or consent and without sharing the proceeds. Attorney Jeffery Leving, founder and president of the Law Offices…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

CLE at Leving firm to focus on conflicts of interest in family law cases

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 News Editor No Comments

CLE at Leving firm to focus on conflicts of interest in family law 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, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Distinguished attorney…

Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging all eligible residents to apply for the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help them pay high utility bills. Applications will be accepted starting Oct. 2 through Aug. 15, 2024. “Families should not be forced to choose…

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