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A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis By Tom Ryan Within the next 40 years, the number of people over the age of 65 in this country will increase by about 70%. Many older Americans — three in four, according to an AARP survey — want to live out their golden years at home….
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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…
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US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities The lawmakers are requesting four Medicaid priorities be included in the next economic reconciliation package. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) on Monday (April 18, 2022) sent a letter on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus (the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,…
Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month Kick off the celebrations with the Township’s first ever Senior Block Party. Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the…
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Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day Love was in the air this month for township seniors. Over the course of a week, a total of nearly 150 seniors attended two separate Valentine’s Day events held by Orland Township. Even with the dreary winter weather and sudden snowstorms, seniors were adamant about being at the Township’s…
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Republicans in Cook County face survival or extinction Cook County’s Republican organization has suffered from poor leadership over the past several years but they are at a crossroads today in which they find themselves faced with extinction or survival. With only two seats held by Republicans on the Cook County Board, they have a choice…
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Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events Orland Township Activity Center will finally be operating at its fullest extent starting in February. The Orland Township Activity Center is planned to resume its operations to the fullest extent starting in February. The announcement comes just two weeks after the Orland Township Activity Center decided to…
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Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show Orland Township Hosts another successful COVID-19 Booster Clinic. hosts. Nearly 100 residents arrived to receive their dose; Orland Township hosts “Feel Fabulous February” Orland Township’s Winter craft show offers an evening of relaxation. Nearly 100 residents arrived at Orland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to receive a…
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