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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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