Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School helped make the holidays a bit brighter for families in Orland Township. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over three decades. This year,…

Cook County, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

First-place Chicago Wolves win fourth game in a row

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

First-place Chicago Wolves win fourth game in a row Alex Lyon stops 30 shots to earn first shutout in Chicago Alex Lyon rejected all 30 shots he faced as the Chicago Wolves earned a 2-0 victory over the Iowa Wild Thursday night at Allstate Arena. Defenseman Jesper Sellgren and forward Sam Miletic scored for the…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything

December 1, 2021February 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything Also a look at the brewing political battle in the 6th Congressional District where the strongest Republican candidate has not yet announced but will, plus perspectives on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Joe Biden. Plus, Kirk Dillard readying serious challenge against Pritzker By Ray Hanania COVID has…

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, DuPage, elections, Federal, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Village of Lyons dedicates new Firefighter memorial New memorial pays tribute to Lyons’ firefighters By Steve Metsch The more than 500 men and women – many of them volunteers – who have worked for the Lyons Fire Department over the past 125 years will not be forgotten, officials of the Village of Lyons said Nov….

Fire, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Man who broke into Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving arrested

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Man who broke into Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving arrested Bond Set at $750,000 for Cook County Man Armed with a Gun Charged With Attempting to Break into Oak Brook Home on Thanksgiving DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that bond has been set for…

Crime, DuPage, Law, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins Poturalski, Leivo and Noesen score while Makiniemi stars in net Stefan Noesen scored one goal and set up two others to pace the Chicago Wolves to a 3-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Forwards Andrew Poturalski and Josh Leivo also…

Chicago, Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club The Orland Park Lion’s Club presented a substantial donation to the Orland Township Food Pantry. The Orland Park Lions Club graciously arrived at Orland Township on Friday, Nov. 19, with a substantial donation for the Orland Township Food Pantry to assist residents experiencing financial hardship,…

Cook County, food, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins

November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins Chicago scores five times in third period to stun Grand Rapids The Chicago Wolves produced three goals in the final 96 seconds to cap a monstrous third-period rally that gave the Wolves a 5-3 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night at Van…