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Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker
Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker Chicago radio talkshow host Amy Jacobson, a popular former Chicago TV reporter, has been banned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker from attending his daily and political coronavirus briefings. Jacobson co-hosts the conservative weekday morning radio show “The Answer” with political activists Dan Proft and the show is among the…

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Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Features, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Park, Politics, Radio, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District Marie Newman, who won the Democratic Party nomination to replace Congress Dan Lipinski in the 3rd Congressional District, announced her support on Tuesday May 12, 2020, for Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in the Indiana 1st District Congressional race. Reardon is a…

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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare
Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana & song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases an online children’s video called “Me and My Iguana” to give children enjoyment during this frightening coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The video is online at www.MeAndMyIguana.com Chicago, IL — At a time when children may…

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First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced
First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced

First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for the Coronavirus COVID-19, a Chicago resident in her 60s. Health officials are closely monitoring outbreak at long-term care facility in DuPage County The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…

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Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

Posted on February 5, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders
Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders The Iowa Caucus debacle and the long delays in tabulating the final winners and losers has thrown the Democratic process in to a loop giving one apparent loser, Joe Biden, some wiggle room to avoid the negative publicity with his running only 4th — a…

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Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office

Posted on January 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office
Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office

Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office Milwaukee County Register of Deeds office expects annual cost savings of $150,000 Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds (ROD) Israel Ramón today announced major reforms in 2020, which include changing providers for credit card services, updating record storage and…

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Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting

Posted on December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting
Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting

Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting I was never one to spend a lot of money or time decorating the outside of my home for Christmas like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but I envy the beauty and happiness decorations bring. This year, a home in Tinley Park, Illinois has…

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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Posted on October 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ANNUAL CHEF-MADE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HOME MENU From a full Thanksgiving dinner, to a la carte holiday dishes, Fairmont Chicago’s chefs share fully prepared, gourmet Thanksgiving menu this year Allowing holiday hosts to hang up their apron…

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Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation

Posted on August 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation
Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation

Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation Chicago ranks among the worst in terms of owning a home among 300 cities across the country, and among the worst in the top 64 largest cities in the country. A new study by WalletHub compares the health of the real estate market in 300 cities and…

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Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes

Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes The Village of Orland Park takes top ranking for home ownership according to a recent report from USA TODAY online which cited a study completed by 24/7 Wall St., a financial website. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community…

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Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

Posted on July 13, 2019July 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month
Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month American suburban focused online newspaper celebrates its 8th Year Anniversary as an independent publication serving the Chicagoland suburbs. Readership continues to grow. Suburban Chicagoland’s viewership has surpassed more than 1 million views per month, according to our hosting site GoDaddy. The increase in the…

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Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend

Posted on June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend
Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is excited to announce the third year of Alternating Currents festival August 22-25, 2019, now expanded to four days. The festival kicks off with headliner Keller William’s Grateful Grass, with Max Weinberg’s Jukebox opening on Thursday, August 22 at the Adler…

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Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers
Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers

Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted in support of a bill passed by the House that will protect Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The American Dream and Promise Act provides Dreamers who came to the US as children and individuals with TPS a…

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Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.”

Posted on June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.”
Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.”

Abele and Milwaukee County will make Bradford Beach “accessible.” County Executive Chris Abele Monday June 3, 2019 joined Milwaukee County Parks, The Ability Center and community advocates to unveil plans to make Bradford Beach accessible for people with disabilities. Ramp Up, which is targeting a $100,000 fundraising goal, will increase accessibility to the beach through…

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2nd candidate enters race to challenge Dan Lipinski for Congress

Posted on May 22, 2019May 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on 2nd candidate enters race to challenge Dan Lipinski for Congress
2nd candidate enters race to challenge Dan Lipinski for Congress

2nd candidate enters race to challenge Dan Lipinski for Congress Rush Darwish, Community Organizer and Small Businessman, Announces Candidacy for U.S. Congress Illinois District 3. Darwish is the 2nd candidate to announce he will challenge incumbent Congressman Dan Lipinski who has held the office since 2005. His announcement follows the announcement of former Lipinski rival…

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Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River

Posted on May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River
Flooding concerns force closure of Illinois River

IDNR Announces River Closures Due to Flooding Illinois River from Marshall County to the confluence of the Mississippi River closed to recreational traffic The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced the closure of the Illinois River due to flooding. Conservation Police are reporting flooding, dangerous currents and floating debris has created hazardous conditions…

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Stagg High School Receives National Recognition

Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg High School Receives National Recognition
Stagg High School Receives National Recognition

Stagg High School Receives National Recognition Stagg High School has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the SupportMusic…

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Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless

Posted on January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless
Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless

Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health, safety and housing needs of homeless individuals at outdoor encampments, Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee and…

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