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  • More than 75 pastors and religious activists from the Chicago area gathered at a southside church Thursday (August 13, 2026) to endorse a joint statement calling for the release of a 95-year-old Christian leader being held in detention in South Korea.
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  • State Senator Michael Hastings introduces law to revive long dormant and degraded Tinley Park Mental Health Center into a Sports Park for the community. Photo courtesy of the State Senate President Don Harmon
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  • About 800 members of the public packed a public hearing hosted by Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta for the Illinois American Water rate hike and the ICC board. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
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  • Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper Douglass Lee, 54, of Tinley Park, with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Tinley Park Police
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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative 

Posted on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative 
Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative 

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

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need
New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need

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…

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

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Learn the effective use of mental health professionals in family law cases and the use of habeas corpus.
Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Learn the effective use of mental health professionals in family law cases and the use of habeas corpus.

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…

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

Posted on January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo
Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

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…

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

Posted on December 2, 2023December 3, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire
President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

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,…

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

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set®Available on November 28
2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set®Available on November 28

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…

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

Posted on November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month
Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month

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…

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

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital

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…

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

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses   
Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses   

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…

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

Posted on October 21, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge
No one injured in structure fire at 135th an Harlem, Al-Hayba Hookah Lounge

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…

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The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

Posted on October 21, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!
The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

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…

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

Posted on October 19, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Systems can create parental alienation, and add barriers to healthy families and father inclusion.
Systems can create parental alienation, and add barriers to healthy families and father inclusion.

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…

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

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on US Foreclosure activity shows continued rise in Third Quarter, approaching levels seen before pandemic
US Foreclosure activity shows continued rise in Third Quarter, approaching levels seen before pandemic

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…

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

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy focus of political Video podcast
Ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy focus of political Video podcast

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

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District
Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District

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…

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

Posted on October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Miss Utah USA Noella Voight crowned Miss USA 2023 at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant
Miss Utah USA Noella Voight crowned Miss USA 2023 at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant

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…

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Court orders wife to stop selling marital assets

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Court orders wife to stop selling marital assets
Court orders wife to stop selling marital assets

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…

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

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on CLE at Leving firm to focus on conflicts of interest in family law cases

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…

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