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Out-of-state father wins custody of childduring and after neglect investigation

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Out-of-state father wins custody of child during and after neglect investigation A father from out of state received a call from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services that the agency suspected his 7-year-old boy was being neglected by his mother, and they were investigating. Dad came to Illinois, and DCFS placed the boy with…

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

Leving Legal Forum to address client misconceptions of the law

March 12, 2022March 13, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Leving Legal Forum to address client misconceptions of the law 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 Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via Zoom. Attorney Andrey Filipowicz…

Cook County, Events, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois has second highest property tax rate in country study shows

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois has second highest property tax rate in country study shows A study by the Washington D.C. financial analysis company WalletHub shows that Illinois has the 2nd worst effective property tax rate of any state. By Ray Hanania Illinois ranks 50th out of 51 in a study of property taxes of all states and Washington…

National, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope By Marlon Day In late summer 2021, Tonya Bonslater, a Chicago mother of two, was headed home after enjoying a day at the park with her boys when a common courtesy became the catalyst for rage. While driving in a traffic circle, a tow truck…

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Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 News Editor 3 Comments

Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District The suburban lawyer and engineer entered the race for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Suburban Chicago 6th District in a press conference Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022. Scott Kaspar announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Illinois’ 6th Congressional District…

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Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 UA, Riggers, Machinery Movers & Machinery Erectors Local 136, Transport Workers Union Local 512, the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 4016, and the International Association…

elections, Federal, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center

January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center Clifford Law Offices to File First Lawsuit Against Amazon on Behalf of Family of Downstate Delivery Driver Killed at Distribution Center During Tornado; Zoom Press Conference with Mother and Lawyer at NOON (CST) MONDAY Clifford Law Offices on Monday, Jan….

Environment, Law, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology, Weather

The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday ‘Champion of Service: Celebrating Muhammad Ali’ to feature reflections from individuals close to the late world heavyweight champion and humanitarian and an opportunity for viewers across the country to participate in The Greatest Giveback Although Muhammad Ali is…

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Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that bond has been set for three of four individuals accused of Burglary at a Westmont BMW dealership. Angel Martin, 23 (d.o.b. 8/26/1998) of the…

Crime, DuPage, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget (Spanish language below) The Town of Cicero voted Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021) to approve a budget that calls for no property tax increase on local property taxes but expands services for seniors, families and young people. President Larry Dominick said he was able to cover costs…

Government, News, NewsWire, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday December 9, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM). TCU/IAM represents over 44,000 active and retired members across the country, including Metra and Amtrak employees here in Illinois. “The people of Illinois are indeed well-served by…

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Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) on Thursday announced the endorsements of 40+ Illinois elected officials and community leaders for his re-election campaign. This slate of endorsements includes Illinois state senators, Illinois state representatives, county elected officials, school board members, village trustees, mayors, and community…

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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

December 8, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor No Comments

BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…

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Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5 Fortier “Everyone had a rough year and we want to make it better.” Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade has been a Chicago tradition for forty-three years and the non-profit organization plans to make a return this year with the 44th Motorcycle Parade. In year’s past,…

Chicago, Cook County, Events, News, NewsWire

Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State Illinois Women For Dowell to Host Fundraiser for Ald. Pat Dowell for Secretary of State on Thursday, November 18 Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun and State Senator Mattie Hunter will host a Women for Dowell Fundraiser to support Illinois Secretary of State candidate Alderman Pat Dowell…

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Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving with Safe Driving

November 15, 2021November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Make It to the Table This Thanksgiving with Safe Driving Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time, Orland Park Police advise The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Orland Park Police Department to make sure you make it to the table this Thanksgiving. Because the Thanksgiving holiday is…

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U.S. Rep. Marie Newman receives endorsements from 10 suburban mayors

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

U.S. Rep. Marie Newman receives endorsements from 10 suburban mayors Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Nov. 15, 2021 that she has received endorsements from ten suburban mayors and village presidents for her re-election to Congress in Illinois’ new 6th District in the Spring Democratic primary elections. “I’ve been in government for years and I’ve never…

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Winning for clients at Leving firm CLE

November 12, 2021November 13, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Winning for clients at Leving firm CLE 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 Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via Zoom. The keynote speaker will be attorney…

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