Category: Releases

New Novel: “Yellow:” Greed, Lies and Scandals of 1980s World Of Broadcast Television

April 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Novel: “Yellow:” Greed, Lies and Scandals of 1980s World Of Broadcast Television Author Jeanne Charters has authored a new book that pulls the covers off of the scandals, lies and greed of the mainstream broadcast journalism As one of the only women in the male-dominated industry of broadcast television for many years, Jeanne Charters…

Books & Films, Entertainment, Features, Media Bias, Releases, Television

Municipalities Remain in Limbo Without Ruling from Attorney General on FOIA

April 13, 2020November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Municipalities Remain in Limbo Without Ruling from Attorney General on FOIA With reduced staffing, focus must remain on providing essential services and public health Nearly 200 mayors across the state have joined the Illinois Municipal League (IML) in urging Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office to issue an advisory opinion to grant public bodies additional time…

Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, DuPage, Government, Illinois Legislature, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois announces 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,465 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 additional deaths. – Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females 70s,…

Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

South suburban leaders unite in message against coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

April 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

South suburban leaders unite in message against coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic South suburban leaders unite in message against coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Stay Home! COVID-19 disproportionately hitting South Suburbs, taking black lives due to unacceptable health disparities South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) and Southland Regional Black Mayoral Caucus (SRBMC) officials join other Chicagoland leaders to…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park Provides Updates and Resources for Residents and Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Provides Updates and Resources for Residents and Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis Many forms of messaging have been provided by the Village of Orland Park aimed at both the residential and business communities. From daily social media updates with information including resources such as providing much needed masks to Orland Park’s medical offices, to…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Orland Park, Releases

Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines

December 11, 2019February 26, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Alorica fires Wisconsin workers and hires 9,000 workers in the Philipines Press release: Alorica to Close Green Bay Call Center and Lay Off 143 Wisconsin Workers After Announcing 9,000 New Hires in the Philippines. Call center layoffs of American workers replaced by foreign hires Washington, D.C. – Customer service outsourcing vendor Alorica announced this week…

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Press Release: Cicero Chamber of Commerces Launches new chapter

December 2, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Press Release: Cicero Chamber of Commerces Launches new chapter More than 44 businesses, and 20 leaders from the Town of Cicero and community groups launched the new Cicero Chamber of Commerce during a dinner meeting at Langostinos Restaurant on Laramie Avenue in Cicero on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. The effort was led by Town President…

Business, Features, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

November 22, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce Do not buy or eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as public…