Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

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Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites Eddie Merlot’s is bringing elevated dining to the holiday season with a limited-time Holiday Menu, available Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at all locations. The menu features premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and seasonal wine pairings, offering a special occasion dining experience for…

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Entertainment, food, News, NewsWire, Regional Midwest, Restaurant Review, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season

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Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season

Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season BARRINGTON, BREMEN, CALUMET, HYDE PARK, LEMONT WHAT: The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) will begin accepting 2026 property tax assessment appeals for the fourth group of townships. The fourth group will open for filing on Monday, November 9,…

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Southside Playoff Pep Rally and Baseball Costume Contest at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park Tuesday

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Southside Playoff Pep Rally and Baseball Costume Contest at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park Tuesday

Southside Playoff Pep Rally and Baseball Costume Contest at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park Tuesday A Pep Rally and Baseball Costume Contest at the Wintrust Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 PM to 8 PM, in the Village of Bedford Park. Fans of all ages are welcome and encouraged to wear their…

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Bedford Park, Events, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Bedford Park launches programs to separate sewer and water pipes to address flooding concerns

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Bedford Park launches programs to separate sewer and water pipes to address flooding concerns

Bedford Park launches programs to separate sewer and water pipes to address flooding concerns Bedford Park, IL – The Village of Bedford Park, Bedford Park staff, the Village Board, and Mayor David Brady are working on options to help prevent damage to homes caused by rainfall flooding that impacted the Southwest region this past summer….

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Bedford Park, Flooding, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicagoland pastors reiterate call to release religious leader detained in South Korea

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Chicagoland pastors reiterate call to release religious leader detained in South Korea

Chicagoland pastors reiterate call to release religious leader detained in South Korea By Ray Hanania Chicagoland pastors joined an international Assembly of “Human Rights, Religious Freedom and Essence of Faith” Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, approving a Resolution advocating for freedom of religion and an end to religious persecution throughout the world and in South Korea…

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Ray Hanania on politics podcast: A great public servant, Maria Pappas

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Ray Hanania on politics podcast: A great public servant, Maria Pappas

Ray Hanania on politics podcast: A great public servant, Maria Pappas Former Chicago City Hall reporter and award-winning syndicated columnist Ray Hanania looks at Maria Pappas, one of the rarest and most honest politicians and public servants in Illinois. There are only a few, but she is at the top of the list. She tells…

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Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday

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Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday

Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Fire Chief Daniel Johnson and members of the Bedford Park Fire Department on Friday, August 28, will dedicate two new Fire Trucks. Officials said the public is invited to attend as the Fire Department conducts a…

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Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County

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Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County

Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas analysis of property taxes shows that the homeowners have been hit with a $743.8 million increase in property taxes. The bills in mailboxes by Sept. 1, payment due Oct. 1 Cook County homeowners face a sharper increase in…

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