Category: Orland Park

Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event

July 15, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Highway Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste recycling event The Orland Township Highway Department headed by Commissioner Antonio Rubino will host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for all Illinois residents. This is the 1st Annual Southside Event – this event has never happened before in Cook County! The Household Hazardous Waste Event…

Environment, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18 Iraq war veteran, West Point graduate and South suburban Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings hosts his annual Golf Classic to raise funds for his re-election Monday, July 18, 2022. Hastings has served with distinction for 10 years in the Illinois Senate representing Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Frankfort…

Cook County, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections

July 9, 2022July 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections Elections, especially primaries, are always a mix of good and bad results. In Orland Park, the extremist Republicans managed to survive thanks to one of the lowest voter turnouts we have seen in a long time. In the 6th District, Orland Park’s extremist rightwing…

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Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board Daniel T. Calandriello declares victory: Calandriello looks forward to the general election and addressing public safety, increasing mental health services, and investing in infrastructure With 100% of precincts reporting,…

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Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs The Orland Fire Protection District will dedicate the Robert M. Buhs Education & Leadership Development Center, at 10728 W. 163rd Place in Orland Park on Friday, July 15, 2022, beginning at 4 PM. The public is invited to attend. Robert M. Buhs began his…

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Hurley and Cunningham Invite Residents to Free Prescription Drug Takeback Event July 9 in Merrionette Park

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley and Cunningham Invite Residents to Free Prescription Drug Takeback Event July 9 in Merrionette Park Residents are being encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescription medication for safe disposal at a free community event hosted by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, scheduled for Saturday, July 9 from…

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Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Most homeowners rarely ask the local police to do a formal security check of their homes. When they do, it might be once or twice a year. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, who owns a security company called Morrison Security, received more than…

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Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans

June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans Republicans in suburban Cook County will not have to worry about wasting a lot of time to vote because the most popular candidate on Republican Ballots is a candidate named “No Candidate,” slated through the incompetence of Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison, the beleaguered…

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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Republican candidate Gary Grasso, the mayor of Burr Ridge, slams the lies and distortions of extreme rightwing candidate Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park. Grasso’s study published below lists many of Pekau’s lies. Lying seems to be the foundation of the Pekau…

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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…

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Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving The Orland Park Police Department announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three…

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Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club

June 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club Are you looking to try new restaurants and meet new friends? This club might be perfect for you. Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and other Orland Township senior residents for food, drinks, and fun! The Supervisor’s Supper Club will meet quarterly for dinner at different local…

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Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry The Southwest Community Concert Band will hold their Summer Food Drive Concert in support of the Orland Township Food Pantry on Saturday, June 25. The Southwest Community Concert Band has made Orland Park its home, performing five seasonal concerts and Summer Park Concerts throughout…

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Northwestern Medicine Opens Multi-Specialty Clinic in Orland Park

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwestern Medicine Opens Multi-Specialty Clinic in Orland Park Neurology, esophageal and hepatology services in one convenient location A new Northwestern Medicine multi-specialty clinic is enhancing access to high-quality subspecialty care in the south suburbs. The 5,523-square-foot clinic, located in Suite 210, Northwestern Medicine Orland Park, 15300 West Avenue, is now offering neurology services. Esophageal and…

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Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes Illinois officials remind residents to use caution when recreating in Illinois waters and be aware of harmful “Algal Blooms” (Blue Green algae blooms). Algal blooms are the result of a nutrient, like nitrogen or phosphorus from various sources (for example fertilizer runoff or other forms of…

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Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying

June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying When you don’t have any real achievements or issues to advocate for, public officials like Cook County Board Commissioner Sean Morrison turn to the lies. They want to distract voters from the ugly truth of their failure with their Big Lies. Morrison is so afraid of Liz…

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Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session

June 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lil Stingerz Registration now open for the Summer Session Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting a Summer Session of the Lil Stingerz Program! This program is Open to BOTH Boys and Girls ages 3-6. This program features: 6 Professionally Trained Soccer Skills Clinics. Clinics will be geared…

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The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written

June 1, 2022May 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison must be upset that voters are focused on his failings as a leader because he is sharing and distributing ugly false attack literature against Liz Gorman hoping it will deflect voters from his own failures. Morrison’s failures are too…

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