Category: Suburban Chicagoland

ISO awards Orland Fire District with highest safety rating

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

ISO awards Orland Fire District with highest safety rating New elevated ranking will help reduce insurance costs for district residents The Insurance Services Office (ISO) has raised the rating for the Orland Fire Protection District from Class 2 to Class 1, the highest evaluation rating which assesses the response effectiveness of fire departments around the…

Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Painful to watch news reports on flooding

September 3, 2017January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Painful to watch news reports on flooding The reports of the massive flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey are depressing and remind me of floods that slammed Illinois in 1996. Flooding is so much more damaging to regional populations and governments are not equipped to handle it. By Ray Hanania Flooding isn’t like a…

Baby Boomers, Editors Pick, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Argo High opens “amazing” Portillo Center

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Argo High opens “amazing” Portillo Center Donation from hot dog chain founder helps build $17 million center By Steve Metsch Moments before the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center at Argo Community High School, school board trustee Nick Caprio smiled when asked about the interior. “It’s beyond my expectations….

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab

August 29, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab Gov. Bruce Rauner won his battle against the bloated and failed Chicago public schools forcing the legislature to significantly cut-back additional funding to bailout Chicago and redistribute those monies to needy suburban and state school systems that had been ignored. The plan also allows a 75 percent…

Editors Pick, Education, Government, News, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

RTA approves projects for Seniors and disabled

August 24, 2017October 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

RTA approves projects for Seniors and disabled RTA Board Approves Projects to Benefit Seniors and People with Disabilities The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board has approved funding for twelve projects through the federally-funded Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. The RTA will administer a total of $14,936,856 million, including $8,756,052 in federal…

Baby Boomers, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Travel

Orland Fire Protection District presents lifesaving commendations

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District presents lifesaving commendations Good samaritans and Lifetime Fitness employees among those recognized by Orland Fire District Tuesday OFPD Fire Chief Mike Schofield and the Board of Trustees set aside time at the beginning of the August 22nd Board of Trustee’s meeting to receive the following awards: Firefighter Doug DePersia brought up…

News, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Bridgeview police search for armed suspect

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bridgeview police search for armed suspect Suspect sought in Bridgeview assault. On Aug 17, 2017 at approximately 11:05 AM, Officers of the Bridgeview Police Department responded to an armed robbery, which had just occurred at the Salvation Army store located at 9000 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 31-year-old female victim [name withheld]…

Crime, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Bridgeview looks to add hotel

August 17, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview looks to add hotel Lodging near Toyota Park for soccer and music fans By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board voted 6-0 at its Aug. 2 meeting to rezone 2.2 acres of the south parking lot at Toyota Park with an eye toward future development. During the meeting, Mayor Steve Landek said, “That’s rezoning…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Eclipse viewing downstate for Lyons Township students

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Eclipse viewing downstate for Lyons Township students Chance to witness rare solar event is too big to ignore By Steve Metsch About 40 students from Lyons Township High School will have a memorable first day of school Aug. 21. They will arrive at the north campus no later than 5:15 a.m., climb into a coach…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Retail Merchants Association deserves our support

August 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Retail Merchants Association deserves our support In the fight for taxpayer rights, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) deserves our support By Ray Hanania When it comes to the rights of taxpayers, no one, it seems, has the courage to fight for taxpayer rights more than the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) which is now…

Business, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy

August 13, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…

Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland

Countryside Criterium packs ’em in

August 11, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Countryside Criterium packs ’em in Racers love the course, hope event returns in 2018 By Steve Metsch The first-ever Countryside Criterium on Saturday attracted bicyclists from around the Chicago area and Midwest, all dressed in colorful racing gear as they sped around the course at speeds up to 35 mph. The competitors were having a…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out

August 9, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Hundreds attend Bridgeview Night Out Event touts services offered by village to residents By Steve Metsch Several hundred people attended the National Night Out festivities at the Bridgeview Village Hall on Aug. 1. “it’s a way to visit with neighbors and to learn more about our village,” Mayor Steve Landek said. There was plenty to…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award

August 7, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award Transit Oversight Agency Chairman Will Receive Distinguished Local Service Award at National Conference in October Chicago, IL, August 7, 2017 – Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Northeastern Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard has been chosen to receive a 2017 Local Distinguished Service Award by the American…

News, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

La Grange hosts state baseball tourney

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

La Grange hosts state baseball tourney 13-year-old Babe Ruth All-Stars start play tonight, winner crowned Sunday By Steve Metsch La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball is again hosting the Northern Illinois 13-year-olds All-Star Tournament at Sedgwick Park, 47th Street and East Avenue. Play begins today, July 20, with Evergreen Park playing Downers Grove at 5 p.m.,…

News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

La Grange Babe Ruth wins 16-18 state title

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

La Grange Babe Ruth wins 16-18 state title All-Stars win five straight, begin regional play July 20 in Crown Point By Steve Metsch Thanks to an impressive run – winning five straight and beating one team twice in one day – the 16-18 Year-Old All-Star team from La Grange Babe Ruth Baseball is the Northern…

News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit looking at handicapped parking signs

July 19, 2017October 13, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit looking at handicapped parking signs Property owner suggests posted fines good idea for residential streets By Steve Metsch Summit will look into whether it can post fines on handicapped parking signs on residential streets after hearing from a concerned property owner. Former Summit resident Bill Ally, who co-owns a house in the village, said…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Charges filed against mother who left child in car

July 18, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Charges filed against mother who left child in car Police in the Town of Cicero filed charges against the mother of a toddler she left in the back seat of a running vehicle as she went into a restaurant to pick up a pizza. While she was in the restaurant, a suspect stole the car…

Crime, News, Suburban Chicagoland