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Treasurer Maria Pappas Recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Celebration of Mexican Heritage Featuring Mariachi Music, Live Horses, and an Art Exhibit

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Treasurer Maria Pappas Recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Celebration of Mexican Heritage Featuring Mariachi Music, Live Horses, and an Art Exhibit

Treasurer Maria Pappas Recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Celebration of Mexican Heritage Featuring Mariachi Music, Live Horses, and an Art Exhibit Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas marked Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with a public celebration honoring the deep cultural roots and lasting contributions of the Mexican diaspora in Chicagoland. The event featured live…

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Chicago, Cook County, Culture, Events, Festival, immigrant, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Photos, Veterans

Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it

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Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it

Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is seeking to remove the two-year foreign language requirement Illinois high school students must complete to receive a high school diploma. “Schools are facing a shortage of qualified teachers who can teach foreign languages,” Ryan said. “And…

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Culture, Education, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events

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Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events

Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Year of Events The Village of Orland Park is proud to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with a year full of special events and programs. The season of celebration will kick off with the Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest & Parade on Saturday,…

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Civil Rights, Culture, Entertainment, Festival, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Hastings leads effort to protect Illinois clients and attorneys from private equity interference

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Hastings leads effort to protect Illinois clients and attorneys from private equity interference

Hastings leads effort to protect Illinois clients and attorneys from private equity interference State Senator Michael E. Hastings advanced legislation that would safeguard the professional independence of attorneys and protect clients from undue influence by private equity investors, hedge funds and investor‑backed management services organizations. “This legislation is about ensuring that legal decisions in Illinois…

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Economy, Government, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire

MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking

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MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking

MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn joined by Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (4th District), and MWRD board colleagues and local aldermen in breaking ground on Green Infrastructure in Berwyn on May 1, 2026 On May 1, 2026, Metropolitan Water…

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Environment, Flooding, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Hastings calls for fair distribution of water infrastructure investment

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Hastings calls for fair distribution of water infrastructure investment

Hastings calls for fair distribution of water infrastructure investment State Senator Michael E. Hastings called on the Illinois Commerce Commission to ensure fairness and balance in a proposed $200 million infrastructure plan filed by Illinois American Water ─ raising concerns about how those investments are distributed across the state. During a hearing in Springfield, Hastings…

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Orland Firefighter reflects on 29 years of service after retirement

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Orland Firefighter reflects on 29 years of service after retirement

Orland Firefighter reflects on 29 years of service after retirement Orland Park, IL – From the time he was a young child, Robert Winkelman always wanted to be a firefighter. Last week, he retired after 35 years of total fire service, including 29 years with the Orland Fire Protection District, most recently as a Battalion…

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Alliance of Polish Clubs President Mirowska-Kopec recognize  Polish population by honoring local leaders ahead of Polish Constitution Day

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Alliance of Polish Clubs President Mirowska-Kopec recognize  Polish population by honoring local leaders ahead of Polish Constitution Day

Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Alliance of Polish Clubs President Mirowska-Kopec recognize  Polish population by honoring local leaders ahead of Polish Constitution Day Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will attend the raising of the Polish Flag over Daley Plaza on Friday, May 1 at noon.  Afterwards, along with Alliance of Polish Clubs USA President Lucja…

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