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New Emergency Training Classes set by Orland Fire District

Posted on January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Emergency Training Classes set by Orland Fire District
New Emergency Training Classes set by Orland Fire District

New Emergency Training Classes set by Orland Fire District Class enrollment deadline extended until Feb. 5, 2018 The Orland Fire Protection District announced a new class date for citizens interested in learning emergency training skills to help save lives, beginning Monday Feb. 5. The classes run about right weeks, officials said, and are held in…

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Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School

Posted on January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School
Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School

Tyrrell named Principal at Sandburg High School The High School District 230 School Board approved the hiring of Jennifer Tyrrell as Principal of Sandburg High School, in light of the retirement of Deb Baker at the end of this 2017-2018 school year. “District 230 is incredibly grateful for the leadership Deb Baker has provided at…

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Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class

Posted on January 16, 2018January 17, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class
Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class

Still time to register for Jan. 22 OFPD CERT emergency training class Several times each year, the Orland Fire Protection District hosts a free training program to help everyday citizens learn the basics of emergency response to help family, friends or members of the public during emergencies. The effort often gives victims of heart attacks,…

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Sears Closing Orland Park Store and More

Posted on January 7, 2018January 7, 2018 By Steve Neuhaus No Comments on Sears Closing Orland Park Store and More
Sears Closing Orland Park Store and More

The Financially-struggling Retailer to also close 64 Kmart stores. By Steve Neuhaus The Sears store located at Orland Square Mall is among 39 Sears stores scheduled to close by early April 2018. Sears Holdings, which is the parent company of Sears and Kmart, notified  their employees that it will be closing it’s doors. The retailer…

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Holidays today are not like holidays of the past

Posted on January 3, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Holidays today are not like holidays of the past
Holidays today are not like holidays of the past

Holidays today are not like holidays of the past It was so much better in the “old days.” Movie theaters were more enjoyable and traveling on airlines and even cruises were simpler. We knew what we were getting upfront for the single cost we paid. Today, traveling is a gamble, and going to the movie…

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Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

Posted on December 13, 2017August 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize
Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize Arab Americans in Illinois called on gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker Wednesday to publicly apologize for insensitive comments he made in which he accused a Muslim American group of being “terrorists” when he ran for Congress in 1998. Arab American Democratic Club President Samir Khalil said the comment…

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Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

Posted on December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest
Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest Five Southwest and West suburban communities were named as being among the safest communities to live in the State of Illinois in a new survey released by SafeHome. The five communities listed in the state’s top 20 are Des Plaines (#6), Tinley Park (#8), Oak…

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Who are the Arabs of the Southwest Suburbs?

Posted on December 9, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Who are the Arabs of the Southwest Suburbs?
Who are the Arabs of the Southwest Suburbs?

Who are the Arabs of the Southwest Suburbs? The recent personal attacks against a trustee in Palos Township has sparked a discussion about who are the Arabs of Chicagoland. I have spent most of my life studying and writing about the American Arab community, authoring dissertations and studies on them at Northern Illinois and the…

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Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD

Posted on December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD
Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD

Prairie Fire in Orland Park put out by OFPD The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a reported brush fire at 135th and Wolf Road on Friday. The fire call was reported at around 1:30 pm. On arrival, firefighters found an area of tall grass and brush burning. Fire response crews worked about 45 minutes…

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Sandburg HS cracking down on e-Cigarettes and vapes

Posted on December 1, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sandburg HS cracking down on e-Cigarettes and vapes
Sandburg HS cracking down on e-Cigarettes and vapes

Sandburg HS cracking down on e-Cigarettes and vapes Southwest suburban high school cracks down on students using e-cigarettes and vapes, warning it is a health hazard to students and also a local municipal crime. By Ray Hanania The principal of one of the Southwest Suburb’s largest high schools announced Friday that disciplinary action will be…

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All you can eat Brazilian steak houses

Posted on November 25, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on All you can eat Brazilian steak houses
All you can eat Brazilian steak houses

All you can eat Brazilian steak houses One of my favorite restaurants is the Brazilian steakhouse where waiters serve the Churrascaria food selections on skewers one slice at a time with a huge salad bar in the background. Texas de Brazil is at the top of the list but I have enjoyed them all including…

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Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28

Posted on November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28
Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28

Orland Fire District to recognize CERT Graduates Tuesday Nov. 28 A new class of community residents who are trained in basic emergency response procedures will be recognized by the Orland Fire Protection District at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 28. The graduates are everyday citizens who participate in the Fire District’s nationally recognized…

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Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

Posted on November 18, 2017March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall
Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall Aaron411u.com caught this on tape tonight as I was driving … Orland Police nab a suspect fleeing the Orland Park Mall today, at the circle drive on the north side of the mall Click here to view the video or use the widget below: The…

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Jerling Junior High School “Winter Concert”

Posted on November 18, 2017November 19, 2017 By Steve Neuhaus No Comments on Jerling Junior High School “Winter Concert”

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bands Delight Crowd By Steve Neuhaus / @stephenneuhaus On Wednesday evening, Jerling Junior High School in Orland Park held their “Winter Concert” for family and friends. The show featured several musical selections performed by the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands including: Sousa Spectacular, We Wish You a Merry…

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Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students
Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students

Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students Full video of the ceremony is presented below. Carl Sandburg High school inducted 87 Juniors and Seniors into the National Honor Society at ceremonies on Tuesday Oct. 24, 2017 at Sandburg High school at 131st Street and LaGrange Road in the Performing Arts Center. The program included remarks…

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Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs

Posted on October 9, 2017October 10, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs
Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs

Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs (LYONS Update below) Fire reported in Orland Park. Two Orland Park firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion while battling a large fire that consumed a vacant two-story home near 108th Avenue and Oakland, on Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 9, 2017 Fire Chief…

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Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu

Posted on October 3, 2017November 29, 2019 By Steve Neuhaus No Comments on Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu
Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu

Oak Lawn Restaurant Puts Unique Spin on Menu A local favorite since 2011  By Steve Neuhaus Businesses come and go these days mostly due to the economy and competition, but for one local owner business is booming. I was told that I should visit the Stacked Pancake House in Oak Lawn, so I headed out…

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Supporters gather for ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’

Posted on October 1, 2017October 7, 2017 By Steve Neuhaus No Comments on Supporters gather for ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’
Supporters gather for ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’

Supporters gather for ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ Supporters of all ages participated in the 2.2 mile leisurely walk   By Steve Neuhaus Hundreds turned out in memory of loved ones and friends for this weekend’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s which was held at the 153rd Street Metra station in Orland Park. Supporters of all ages…

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