Category: Police

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election In a major boost to his commonsense campaign for re-election, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced today that he has been endorsed by the two largest unions representing Chicago police officers and firefighters. Lipinski, who represents Illinois’ Third Congressional District, received endorsements from the Chicago Fraternal Order of…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, elections, Federal, Fire, Government, News, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

February 8, 2020February 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings Two vehicles in separate accidents crash into buildings, one on Friday afternoon crashing through a window and wall at a Dunkin Donuts at 156th and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park, and another in the early morning hours Saturday crashing into the front door of a home…

Cook County, Crime, Fire, General Topics, News, Orland Park, Photos, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

Chicago, Crime, elections, Federal, Government, News, Police, Politics

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, Opinion, Police, Sports, Television

Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life

January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life A young girl was killed in a two-car vehicle accident that took place at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue on Thursday evening around 9:30 pm in what witnesses described as snowy conditions. The accident damage to the two vehicles involved was described as extensive by Orland…

Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Police

Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall Former Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman has called on the Village of Orland Park to take a careful look at the issue of safety at the Orland Square Mall. But Mayor Pekau’s administration doesn’t think that’s important, even after making a mountain out of…

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, General Topics, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Police, Politics

Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall Former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman urges Orland Park Village officials to address Safety Issues at the Orland Square Mall in the wake of the killing of a St. Michael’s teacher and injuring of another teacher. Gorman said that the tragedy…

Business, Crime, Editors Pick, General Topics, Government, News, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it Too often the media and public focus on the actions of police rather than on the actions of criminals. Recently, a man who allegedly was drinking spit in the face of a police officer who tried to detain him. He licked the officer’s face and spit in…