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Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Discuss Fathers’ Rights on CBS Chicago Ch. 2

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Discuss Fathers’ Rights on CBS Chicago Ch. 2

Attorney Jeffery M. Leving to Discuss Fathers’ Rights on CBS Chicago Ch. 2 CHICAGO, IL, December 15, 2025 – Famed fathers’ rights advocate and family law attorney Jeffery M. Leving will appear on CBS Chicago (Ch. 2) Tuesday, December 16th at 10:00 PM CST with host Jane Clauss. Attorney Leving will discuss the importance of…

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John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits
John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits 8th Legislative District candidate Harrell calls for extension of property tax payment deadline, new laws to make it more difficult for homeowners to lose their properties because of property tax debts, and to limit how much property taxes…

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Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09
Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09 Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that her campaign has raised over $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a surge of grassroots support that has made her one of the strongest insurgent candidates in the country. As of December 10,…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15 If you can’t pay your taxes by the December 15 due date, there’s a 13-month payment plan available! Register now at CookCountyTreasurer.com. Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties.   That…

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Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers
Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

Orland Park Police Department releases Thanksgiving enforcement numbers Orland Park Police release data in Thanksgiving holiday enforcement campaign to keep motorists and residents safe. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, the Orland Park Police Department participated in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to reduce crashes and…

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Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad

Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad By: Laura Reichel A devoted grandmother was in desperate need of help protecting her infant grandchild. The child’s mother had reportedly abandoned the baby, left the state, and was later incarcerated out of state. The baby’s teen father was doing his…

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Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System
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Village of Orland Park Announces New Utility Billing System The Village of Orland Park is introducing a new utility billing system designed to enhance the customer experience and improve day-to-day operations. The new system will provide customers with more flexibility in managing their utility account and streamline the overall payment process. As part of this…

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Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm

Posted on November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm
Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm

Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm Motorists asked to slow down and increase their distance from other vehicles The Illinois Tollway is reminding drivers to slow down and allow extra time for their Thanksgiving holiday travels and weekend trips as a winter storm moves through Northern Illinois, with…

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