Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero Police announce arrest of two Chicago suspects in Potrillo robbery and killing Two Chicago residents were arrested and charged in the June 18, 2024 killing of Sebastian Rodriguez during a robbery of Potrillo Liquors in Cicero. The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest Friday of Anthony J. Johnson Jr. (35 yrs old) and Randell…

Crime, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday The Orland Fire District responded at 2:31 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024 to a reported fire in the UFC Gym located at 66 Orland Square Drive, Unit C, in the Orland Park Mall complex. Multiple 911 calls were received for a fire in the rear…

Business, Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland’s Pekau rejects contract renewal for Village Manager George Koczwara

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland’s Pekau rejects contract renewal for Village Manager George Koczwara Controversy-plagued Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau will introduce a letter at Monday’s Village Board meeting (June 17, 2024) signed by him telling Village Manager George Koczwara that his contract cannot be renewed because it would be “unfair and inappropriate to allow an automatic extension” to…

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You may be owed a refund for overpaying property taxes during past 20 years

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

You may be owed a refund for overpaying property taxes during past 20 years By Maria Pappas My office is sitting on about $93 million in potential refunds for property tax overpayments going back 20 years. Most overpayments occurred because more than one person paid the same tax bill twice. Reasons why duplicate payments occurred…

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Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Village of Bridgeview responds to Red Stars on RiotFest move to Seat Geek Stadium The Village of Bridgeview released the following statement regarding the scheduling of Riot Fest at SeatGeek Stadium Sept. 21, 22, and 23, 2024. In October 2019 when the Red Stars renewed their agreement with the Village for the use of Bridgeview…

Entertainment, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Maria Pappas featured in Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago More than 34,000 documents, multimedia files and other items highlighting the career accomplishments of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas are featured in the Women and Leadership Archives at Loyola University Chicago. A five-minute video that captures Pappas’ achievements and her desire to…

Cook County, Features, Maria Pappas, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

2024 American Rugby Series coming to Bridgeview’s Seat Geek stadium USA National Rugby team takes on Romania at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview, Friday July 5. Tickets for this historic event can be purchased online at www.eagles.rugby/usavsromania Bridgeview, IL (June 5, 2024) – The 2024 National Rugby Team American Series will take place Friday July 5th,…

Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park

June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

What’s the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland’s suburbs? Zwar in Orland Park One of Chicagoland’s best Middle East Arabian restaurants offers a special exotic entertainment show every Wednesday, complementing their great food menu with the mesmerizing dance of Belly Dancer Tina every Wednesday from 7 PM until 9 PM. Enjoy a great show along…

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School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

School District 230 T-Bolts score tops on National German Exam Victor J. Andrew had a total of 40 students across the German 1, 2 and 3 courses participate in the National German Exam given by the American Association of Teachers of German. Students scored very well, five of whom received Bronze and Silver medals for…

Education, Features, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12 Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is kicking off its adult and teen summer reading season with a Local Author Showcase featuring a book fair and 30 authors Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free. A third of the…

Books & Films, Events, Features, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Cantu Murder Update: Victim’s girlfriend plotted her boyfriend’s murder, Bridgeview Police charge

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cantu Murder Update: Victim’s girlfriend plotted her boyfriend’s murder, Bridgeview Police charge Agnieszka Rydzewski, 33, (8-10-1990) the girlfriend of Arturo Cantu, 39, who was murdered on Wednesday morning while leaving for work, was charged Saturday evening with “Solicitation to Commit Murder.” Rydzewski was a coworker with the accused killer, Anthony Calderon, at a local McDonalds….

Cook County, Crime, Law, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more Ray Hanania’s syndicated columns this week included a detailed look at how the ASPCA spends the money it solicits in high profile but painful advertising on its company executives. Only about $7.75 of the monthly $19 solicited in the Ads…

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Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing A 20-year-old Bedford Park man was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder late Friday evening in the shooting death of a Bridgeview man who was walking to his car, which he remote started. Arturo Cantu, 39, was shot twice as he left…

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Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognized 14 business and community leaders with Certificates of Excellence during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. The event took place at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Cook County Treasurer’s…

Civil Rights, Cook County, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Town of Cicero limits sales of alcohol to 12 Midnight Beginning January 1, 2025, bars and restaurants that are currently licensed to sell alcohol, individually or packaged will be forced to end those sales as of 12 midnight in the Town of Cicero, a suburban Chicago community of about 110,000 people including 30,000 undocumented residents….

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Orland Park Police Department Announces “Click it or Ticket” Campaign

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park Police Department Announces “Click it or Ticket” Campaign The Orland Park Police Department is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign running now through Memorial Day weekend. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives. Officers will be in marked and unmarked police cars enforcing…

Crime, Law, News, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau hides Owens sign behind building but puts his own name upfront

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pekau hides Owens sign behind building but puts his own name upfront By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau just can’t be honest. Last week, I revealed that the Village removed the sign for the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall from the front of the building. Fred Owens was a beloved mayor who helped…

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Senior freeze exemptions help prevent huge spikes in property tax bills

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senior freeze exemptions help prevent huge spikes in property tax bills By Maria Pappas Many senior citizens on fixed incomes face the challenge of managing their property taxes. They may be eligible for a tax break known as the “Senior Freeze” Exemption. My website, cookcountytreasurer.com, explains the eligibility requirements and can walk you through the…

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