Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids More than a half dozen victims of wrongful police raids testified at today’s congressional inquiry conducted by Chicago Congressman Danny K. Davis, including Anjanette Young whose case sparked national outrage. Her videotaped message implored political and community leaders to take a defiant stand against bogus police…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Federal, Government, News, Politics, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 News Editor No Comments

McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who is seeking re-election in April to replace beleaguered Mayor Keith Pekau, slammed a bill recently passed that would undermine the rights of police. As Orland Park’s Mayor, McLaughlin was always a strong proponent of supporting a strong police force and hired Tim…

elections, Government, News, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Wolves add first-rounder Bokk

January 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves add first-rounder Bokk The Chicago Wolves announced Saturday that forward Dominik Bokk has been assigned to the team for the upcoming 2020-21 season by the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes. The 20-year-old Bokk was selected by the St. Louis Blues with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft,…

Briefs, Chicago, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District The Orland Fire Protection District strongly condemns the Illinois Legislature’s adoption of a law, HB 3653, that impose sweeping changes to police departments throughout the State of Illinois that undermine the support of our men and women in Blue and their ability to fight crime….

Cook County, Crime, Fire, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Another pandemic victim

January 14, 2021January 15, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Another pandemic victim Only three new laws for Illinois as 2021 starts By Steve Metsch The making of laws appears to be yet another victim of the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois. Normally, we see dozens of new laws taking effect on a wide range of topics each New Year’s Day. But as 2021 begins Friday,…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

All in the family

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

All in the family Niego roots run deep for Lyons boys basketball By Steve Metsch The unofficial first family of Lyons Township High School boys basketball is having an unusual winter. With the high school season in Illinois on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, no games are being played in the Lyons Township fieldhouse….

‘Violent domestic terrorists’

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

‘Violent domestic terrorists’ U.S. Rep. Newman recounts ‘tense’ ‘ attack on Capitol By Steve Metsch U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-3rd) was on the Capitol campus, in a safe place, when the riot broke out Jan. 6, but she’ll never forget that day. “It was very tense,” she said in a phone interview Jan. 12 from…

News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County sets new murder record and Foxx is to blame

January 10, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 6 Comments

Cook County sets new murder record and Foxx is to blame Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx has set a lower threshold for fighting crime, creating an environment that encourages criminals in Cook County to believe that if they commit crimes here they will have an easier fight if caught. Since criminals only get caught…