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Comptroller’s Office comments on Pekau Administration’s “resolution”  

Posted on November 21, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Comptroller’s Office comments on Pekau Administration’s “resolution”  
Comptroller’s Office comments on Pekau Administration’s “resolution”  

Comptroller’s Office comments on Pekau Administration’s “resolution” Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza responds to lies and exaggerations made by beleaguered Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and his rubber stamp board which has mishandled the village’s finances distinguishing themselves by being among only a few governments that have failed to file two annual financial audits in…

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Arab Americans honored by Treasurer Pappas as part of program recognizing all ethnic groups

Posted on November 16, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Arab Americans honored by Treasurer Pappas as part of program recognizing all ethnic groups
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Arab Americans honored by Treasurer Pappas as part of program recognizing all ethnic groups By Ray Hanania Chicago, IL — Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, honored a dozen Arab Americans for their leadership and positive contributions to the community as a part of an overall commitment on her part to…

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Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast
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Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and coumnist and political writer Ray Hanania discuss Trump’s cabinet appointments and name the news media bias as “the biggest losers” in the presidential election battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. View Youtube video podcast below. 11-14-24 Co-Hosts Ray Hanania…

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State Comptroller Susana Mendoza takes tough action against Orland Park over unfiled audits

Posted on October 17, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on State Comptroller Susana Mendoza takes tough action against Orland Park over unfiled audits
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State Comptroller Susana Mendoza takes tough action against Orland Park over unfiled audits Comptroller Mendoza Suspends Payments to the Village of Orland Park for Failure to File Documents. The move aims to motivate Orland Park’s administration to follow the law without penalizing town residents By Ray Hanania Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza took tough action on…

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Orland Park withholds Finance and TIF audits and brings State censure

Posted on October 12, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park withholds Finance and TIF audits and brings State censure
Orland Park withholds Finance and TIF audits and brings State censure

Orland Park withholds Finance and TIF audits and brings State censure State Comptroller Susana Mendoza slaps the wrist of Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau as TIFs, Taxes, and Audits continue to plague the Southwest suburban village, but is it enough? By Ray Hanania State Comptroller Susana Mendoza suspended the Village of Orland Park from the…

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Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast
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Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast The vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday October 1, 2024 reminded people of a long past era in American politics where civility in discussion of issues overshadowed personal attacks that have polarized America pushing the country…

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Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns

Posted on October 1, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns
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Orland Park mayor defends school district 230 chief who scolded colleague for raising TIF concerns Mayor Keith Pekau used his eNewsletter to defend School District 230 President Lynn Zeder who attacked a school colleague for raising concerns about the impact Pekau’s 3 new TIFs will have on schools and property taxes By Ray Hanania Mayor…

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Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way

Posted on September 29, 2024December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way
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Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, offers great food in a fun way By Ray Hanania Jiang Niu BBQ House in Orland Park, 14651 S La Grange Road, has a fantastic menu with a great tasting Korean Chinese fusion food menu. But it goes one step further offering a fun way to enjoy it allowing…

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