Category: NewsWire

Orland Township partners with Jewel-Osco to provide vaccines for Seniors

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township partners with Jewel-Osco to provide vaccines for Seniors ‘Together We Vaxed’: Orland Township, in Partnership with Jewel-Osco. Township arranges COVID-19 Vaccine for Nearly 500 Local Seniors Seniors Arriving Monday and Tuesday at Victor J. Andrew High School to Receive First Dose of Vaccine; Second Dose Scheduled for March 22 and 23 Nearly 500 local…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal Proposed Budget Does Not Increase Income Taxes, Closes Nearly $1 Billion in Corporate Tax Loopholes; Invests in Human Services to Strengthen Safety Net During Pandemic Crisis With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to hurt families across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker proposed his…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Fire hydrants had to be dug out by firefighters while fighting apartment blaze

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Fire hydrants had to be dug out by firefighters while fighting apartment blaze Firefighters in the Town of Cicero had to dig out fire hydrants to access water while fighting a fire that destroyed two apartments in a two-story, 12-unit apartment building on Wednesday morning. Fire Chief Dominck Buscemi said that fortunately there were no…

breaking news, Cook County, Fire, General Topics, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park: McLaughlin slams Pekau’s political campaign lies

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park: McLaughlin slams Pekau’s political campaign lies Three lies (and one just plain weird thing) Keith Pekau said during the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce Town Hall. At this point, we’re not sure if Keith Pekau even hears the lies he tells. During Wednesday’s Chamber of Commerce Town Hall (Feb. 10, 2021), Mayor Keith Pekau…

Cook County, elections, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Politics

Illinois Tollway wins Excellence Award for snow, Ice control

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois Tollway wins Excellence Award for snow, Ice control Illinois Tollway wins Excellence Award for snow, Ice control from the American public Works Association. Illinois Tollway is one of only three agencies honored In recognition of its outstanding work during winter storms to keep customers safe and roads clear, the Illinois Tollway has received the 2021…

Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, NewsWire, Regional Midwest, Transportation

Bond set for Bellwood Police Commander charged with possession of Child Pornography

February 8, 2021November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bond set for Bellwood Police Commander charged with possession of Child Pornography DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced today that bond has been set for a Bellwood Police Commander accused of possessing child pornography. John Trevarthen, 45 (d.o.b. 9/17/1975) of the 300…

Crime, DuPage, Government, NewsWire, Police

Fox River Arts Ramble set for Saturday June 5

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fox River Arts Ramble set for Saturday June 5 The Fox River Arts Ramble has been scheduled for SATURDAY, JUNE 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is a collaborative effort of the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, the St. Charles Arts Council and Water Street Studios and was created in 2018 with…

Entertainment, NewsWire

Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene

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

Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of the leading voices amongst the far-right GOP officials responsible for aiding President Trump’s betrayal of our democracy and inciting the insurrectionist attack on January 6th. She has repeatedly used social media to support calls to execute Democratic officials and promote…