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Lightfoot uses taxpayer dollars for political stunt

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lightfoot uses taxpayer dollars for political stunt
Lightfoot uses taxpayer dollars for political stunt

Lightfoot uses taxpayer dollars for political stunt After Dr. Willie Wilson launched two successful gasoline giveaways to ease the gasoline costs for motorists in the Chicagoland area — not just in Chicago where he is running for Mayor — the failed Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, who was responsible for widespread discrimination against Arab Americans,…

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Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar

Posted on April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar
Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political  rival Kaspar

Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar While Scott Kaspar is trying to do something to stem the threat of crime, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and his minions are lying, playing politics and using their taxpayer paid positions to boost their failed election campaigns. The latest lie comes from a…

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Legislature should investigate Nicor Gas for skyrocketing pricing

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Legislature should investigate Nicor Gas for skyrocketing pricing
Legislature should investigate Nicor Gas for skyrocketing pricing

Legislature should investigate Nicor Gas for skyrocketing pricing Nicor Gas has doubled its prices for natural gas, urging residents to lower the temperatures in their homes while their executives receives millions in salaries. Where is the Citizens UtilityBoard and the Illinois Legislature fot stop these outrageous cost increases? By Ray Hanania You would think that…

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GOP candidate Kaspar says more must be done to fight crime in 6th District

Posted on March 21, 2022March 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on GOP candidate Kaspar says more must be done to fight crime in 6th District
GOP candidate Kaspar says more must be done to fight crime in 6th District

GOP candidate Kaspar says more must be done to fight crime in 6th District Scott Kaspar, who is running for the Republican Party nomination for the 6th Congressional District, decried the violence and crime that is “out of Control” in the 6th District and in Orland Park, Illinois. Kaspar founded the The Kaspar/Kerik Public Crime Task Force…

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Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries
Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries

Orland Hill house fire Friday night, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a report of a house fire on the 9100 block of 169th place in Orland Hills on the evening of March 18, 2022. The 911 call was from the homeowner who reported a fire in a back bedroom of the…

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Standing room only crowd celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Scott Kaspar

Posted on March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Standing room only crowd celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Scott Kaspar
Standing room only crowd celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Scott Kaspar

Standing room only crowd celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Scott Kaspar Gubernatorial Candidates Darren Bailey and Gary Rabine join Scott Kaspar, the leading Republican candidate for the GOP Party nomination in the new 6th Congressional District, at St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser Leading Republican candidate for Congress in the 6th District Scott Kaspar hosted a family-friendly fundraiser dinner…

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Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District
Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District

Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District Former Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel T Calandriello Announces Run for Cook County Board. Calandriello’s leadership will bring a Fresh Approach to Cook County Government Dan Calandriello filed his petitions for nomination of Cook County Commissioner for the 17th District on MOnday March 7,…

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Republicans in Cook County face survival or extinction

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Republicans in Cook County face survival or extinction
Republicans in Cook County face survival or extinction

Republicans in Cook County face survival or extinction Cook County’s Republican organization has suffered from poor leadership over the past several years but they are at a crossroads today in which they find themselves faced with extinction or survival. With only two seats held by Republicans on the Cook County Board, they have a choice…

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Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows
Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from the United Steelworkers Local 17U, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 294, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 815. “Marie has been with us since day one. When…

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YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

Posted on February 9, 2022April 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID
YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau uses taxpayer-funded Village Board meeting to make a political speech against COVID mandates and uses that speech in his campaign for Congress to solicit funding By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who has made himself a laughing stock among…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service
Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service

Congresswoman Marie Newman votes to strengthen postal service Leadership by U.S. Rep. Marie Newman would help strengthen postal service and ensure reliable, on-time mail service for Chicago’s Southwest Side U.S. Representative Marie Newman Tuesday (Feb 8, 2022) voted to improve mail delivery across Chicago’s Southwest Side and suburbs with the Postal Service Reform Act of…

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Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board

Posted on February 5, 2022January 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board
Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board

Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board Former Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman announced she is running to return to her seat on the Cook County Board where she can fight smartly to represent the Republican Party and also defend the rights of taxpayers by working with other elected officials,…

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Municipalities Team up to Fight Crime at Local Dealerships

Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Municipalities Team up to Fight Crime at Local Dealerships
Municipalities Team up to Fight Crime at Local Dealerships

Municipalities Team up to Fight Crime at Local Dealerships The Villages of Orland Park, Tinley Park and Orland Hills are combining resources in an effort to combat crime that has grown more frequent at local car dealerships.  The newly established police department-based task force is an initiative put into place as a proactive measure to…

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School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries
School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries

School bus stalls on tracks hit by train in Orland Park, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to an emergency call Friday when a school bus stalled on railroad tracks at 167th and 109th Avenue in Orland Park and was hit by a METRA train. Fire Chief Michael Schofield said that fast…

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Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events
Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events Orland Township Activity Center will finally be operating at its fullest extent starting in February. The Orland Township Activity Center is planned to resume its operations to the fullest extent starting in February. The announcement comes just two weeks after the Orland Township Activity Center decided to…

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Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet
Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet Beloved Chicagoland favorite Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage opens new location in Joliet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, the Chicagoland staple known for its savory Italian beef sandwiches, announced the opening of a new location in Joliet. Conveniently located at 1866 W. Jefferson Street, the new…

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Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board
Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…

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Casten slams delays in mail delivery

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten slams delays in mail delivery
Casten slams delays in mail delivery

Casten slams delays in mail delivery Casten delivers speech calling for action on postal delays devastating Illinois Seniors, Families and small businesses U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of…

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