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Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims
Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims Politicians love to manipulate crime statistics to boost their chances for re-election and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is running an incredulous race for Congress in the new 6th District, is no different. Pekau asserts that crime is down because of his policies and falsely…

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Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire
Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire Two Orland Park Police officers and one Orland Fire Protection District firefighter were injured Tuesday night (April 26, 2022) while responding to a house fire in the 8200 block of Legend Lane in Orland Park. The police officers were treated for smoke inhalation and…

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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Honors Volunteers
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Orland Township Honors Volunteers April 20 was proclaimed Volunteer Appreciation Day in Orland Township. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Day, Orland Township hosted a ‘Berry Sweet’ volunteer appreciation dinner on Wednesday, April 20, at RoccoVino’s in Orland Park, to celebrate the contributions of the many volunteers that dedicate their time and service to the Township….

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Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month
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Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month Orland Township to hold Senior Health Fair in May in recognizance of Older Americans Month Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they…

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Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine

Posted on April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine
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Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine In partnership with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Orland Township will be holding a medical supplies drive for Ukraine at the end of April. With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Orland Township has partnered with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, located at…

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Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month

Posted on April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month
Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month

Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month Kick off the celebrations with the Township’s first ever Senior Block Party. Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the…

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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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