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GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member Republicans should refuse to participate in Democrat hit job House Democrats are demanding Republicans strip freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her two committee assignments unless she denounces QAnon and apologizes publicly for backing conspiracy theories and supporting calls for violence against Democrats….

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Announcing New Graphic Novel, “Someday Comes Paradise”

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Announcing New Graphic Novel, “Someday Comes Paradise” Entrepreneur, Storyteller Brings Film-Caliber Visual Story to Bookshelves Dare To Be Free Press, a new independent press launched in 2020 from entrepreneur Gary Dean Simpson and his wife and business partner Amy E. Simpson, today released its first graphic novel, Someday Comes Paradise. A semi-autobiographical graphic novel based…

Books & Films, Entertainment, General Topics, News, NewsWire

The Redbox movie experts just released the following insight

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Redbox movie experts just released the following insight Redbox released their list of favorite romantic comedies over the past two decades. Which is your favorite romantic comedy from the 2000s? 1. Sweet Home Alabama 2. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. 50 First Dates 4. Crazy Rich Asians 5. Hitch Which is your favorite romantic comedy from…

Books & Films, Entertainment, NewsWire, Theater, Videos

Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat, On Property Tax Bills Arriving by this Week. Additionally, to Help Promote Public Health by Encouraging Vulnerable Citizens to Stay at Home, Multiple Property Tax Exemptions Will Automatically Renew Recognizing the continuing financial stress facing many local taxpayers, the Orland Township Board…

Cook County, Government, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Pritzker tours vaccination center at Morton East High school

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker tours vaccination center at Morton East High school Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker toured a state designated vaccination site on Thursday located at Morton East High school, 2423 South Austin Boulevard, in the Town of Cicero. Pritzker announced during the tour that the state will receive $45 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase…

coronavirus, Education, Features, Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater Casting announced for the January 30, “Future Labs” reading of Layalina by Martin Yousif Zebari, directed by Azar Kazemi. The Goodman’s first streaming effort of 2021 is near capacity Goodman Theatre announces the full cast for the FREE live reading of Layalina, January 30…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, NewsWire, Releases, Theater

Illinois to relocate state facilities from Thomas Center

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois to relocate state facilities from Thomas Center Governor Pritzker Announces State Will Buy West Loop Building that Will Save $20 Million a Year. State of Illinois acquires 555 West Monroe, a 17-story building in Chicago’s West Loop as part of effort to optimize real estate portfolio. Acquisition will result in the elimination of $20 million…

Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, NewsWire

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home Pro Men’s Outdoor Soccer Returns to Bridgeview’s 20,000 Seat Soccer Stadium The new Chicago NISA professional soccer team announced it will play its home games at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois beginning late this summer when the National Independent Soccer Association’s 2021-22 season begins. Chicago NISA President/CEO Peter…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways & Transit, and Railroads subcommittees US Rep. Newman (Il-3) named to serve on “Highways & Transit” and “Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials” subcommittees as part of T&I Committee. New T&I subcommittee assignments will build on efforts to create more efficient roads and railways but also much-needed economic development in Illinois’…

Federal, Government, NewsWire

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District recognizes needs of those with Dementia In partnership with Aishling Companion Home Care, the OFPD introduced the District’s New Coffee & Conversation Community Outreach Program to help inform and educate residents on the many free educational meetings that impact the lives of the Orland Residents including Dementia. The Fire District, rated as…

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McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin accused Mayor Keith Pekau of using taxpayer-funded village board meetings and staff to unleash a series of vicious political accusations. McLaughlin said the Village board should be used to champion the rights of taxpayers not to fund…

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AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President:

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates Mr. Joe Biden and Mrs. Kamala Harris for being sworn in yesterday, Jan 20, 2021 as America’s President and Vice President in a historical ceremony amidst exceptional security measures. This year’s inauguration ceremony was watched by people across…

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Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program to offer financial wellness webinar Jan. 27 The COVID-19 pandemic introduced uncertainty and fear to the lives of most small business owners around Cook County. To continue to support small businesses through this difficult time, Cook County’s COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program is planning a finance-focused…

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Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services Dr. Levine would be the first openly transgender Senate-confirmed federal official President-elect Joe Biden announced Tuesday (Jan. 19, 2021) the nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dr….

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Dan McLaughlin Statement on Failed Orland Park Mask Mandate

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dan McLaughlin Statement on Failed Orland Park Mask Mandate Monday night (Dec. 23, 2020), the Village Board voted down a mask mandate despite overwhelming support by Orland Park citizens on both sides of the aisle. This vote is an insult to all the nurses, doctors, and medical staff who have been hard at work treating…

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