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Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sheriff and District 230 honor students for public service hours Officials in the Chicagoland Southwest Suburbs on Friday February 3, 2023 offered their congratulations to 90 Consolidated High School District 230 students at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High schools. Each student provided a minimum of 100 hours of voluntary, unpaid community service for a total…

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Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a telephone scam where a caller identifying as a Sheriff’s Office employee tells victims they must pay a large fine for missing court or they will go to jail. The caller tells the victim to pay the fine using…

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Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee State Rep. Fran Hurley will continue to serve as chair of the House Police and Fire Committee in the 103rd General Assembly, carrying on her mission of advocating for and supporting first responders. “Now more than ever, it’s important that Springfield prioritizes our police officers, firefighters and…

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Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy. According to evidence presented at trial, Mark Sorensen, 53, worked…

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Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor Vallas is the only Mayoral Candidate committed to providing the tools and resources needed to protect Chicago families Paul Vallas has earned the endorsement of the brave men and women of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police for his tireless dedication to improving the safety of the city’s…

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo Driver had 47 previous charges but no convictions but will face four Felony charges in latest DUI, drug possession and fleeing crash scene, Lyons Police officials said Lyons, Illinois — A 24-year-old Oak Forest man who has been charged 47 times in…

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor A Rockford man is now facing felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and solicitation of child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriffs Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Thursday, Dec….

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Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers The Orland Park Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 18-28 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Orland Park Police Department and other state and local law…

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter The purchase of the Helicopter will help the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety and to fight crime On Thursday, November 17th, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted overwhelmingly to approve Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s proposal to lease a helicopter…

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16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

16 St. Ignatius Hockey team members injured, truck drive faces DUI charges Truck crash injures St. Ignatius Hockey team; Truck driver taken into custody with DUI Charges pending; Driver’s record and knowledge of company executives may become critical issue At least 16 members of the St. Ignatius Prep High School junior varsity hockey team were…

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Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 6 Comments

Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act Accused felons released without bail awaiting trial are committing more violence in Cook County. It’s the ugly secret that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot don’t want to talk about. In the past year ore than 60 suspects awaiting trial…

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Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Illinois is not safe under Pritzker Democrats and the leftwing media are doing everything they can to push back on the Safe-T Act and the damage it causes to the safety of law abiding citizens. The truth is, the law turns safety concerns upside down making the priority concerns for the criminals more than for…

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Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially announced her candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward, Sunday, October 2, 2022, on the Southside of Chicago, at the famous Josephine’s Southern Cooking Restaurant at 436 E. 79th St., a staple in the 6th Ward. Dr. Bunville says that she…

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Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is trying to distort his record of supporting suspects by easing the punishments on criminals. Pritzker, who has close ties to lobbyists who are pouring millions into his campaign coffers, is seeking to build up his image so that he can run…

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Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress Casten votes to pass a package of four Public Safety bills to provide Life-Saving Mental Health services, fund local Law Enforcement, protect victims, and break the cycle of violence Congressman Sean Casten voted on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 to pass four public safety bills…

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Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms In an effort to combat increasing number of guns recovered within Orland Park, the Orland Park Police Department has entered into a partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In 2021, the Orland Park Police recovered 61 illegally-possessed guns, leading to…

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Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 News Editor 2 Comments

Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders” Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District board of trustees this week denounced the adoption of the Illinois “Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act,” also known as the SAFE-T Act, saying it reduces punishments and accountability for criminals and while undermining…

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