Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 News Editor No Comments

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo – Charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking are Jason I. Eady of Chicago and Isaac Vaca Hernandez of Burbank Cicero, IL. – The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest of Jason I. Eady and Isaac Vaca Hernandez for…

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“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

Civil Rights, Commentary, immigrant, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival The Orland Fire Protection District has a 71 percent Cardiac Arrest “Save Rate,” one of the highest in the region. Training in CPR or AED use can increase the survival of a cardiac arrest patient significantly more The chances of survival for a cardiac arrest patient…

Health, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss By Maria Pappas As my office prepares for the Annual Tax Sale, we’re doing all we can to help people avoid losing their homes because of unpaid property taxes. One of the biggest legislative reforms to the Illinois property tax system in decades…

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Two Venezuelan Migrants Charged with Retail Theft from Oak Brook Macy’s in Unrelated Incidents

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two Venezuelan Migrants Charged with Retail Theft from Oak Brook Macy’s in Unrelated Incidents DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden denied the State’s motion to detain pre-trial two Venezuelan men accused of stealing merchandise from the Oak Brook Macy’s department store…

Crime, DuPage, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic accident

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic accident An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed early Saturday morning after a traffic accident at the intersection of 179th Street and LaGrange Road in Tinley Park. Both drivers were transported to Silver Cross Hospital, where the officer was pronounced dead. The other driver was transferred to…

News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home The Orland Fire District responded at 11:34 pm on Friday evening, Dec. 8, 2023 to a reported structure fire at a home on in the 15200 block of Stradford Lane in Orland Park. Multiple 911 calls were received for the reported house fire. Battalion…

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Chicago men charged after armed robbery attempt at Tinley Park Jewel/Osco

December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago men charged after armed robbery attempt at Tinley Park Jewel/Osco Two Chicago men were charged Wednesday with attempted armed robbery after trying to rob a 72-year-old woman at gunpoint shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Jewel, 17117 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park. Police said Jarrell Shaw, 32, of the 8000 block of…

Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 Guest Columnist 1 Comment

New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers By Maria Pappas When I saw how recent property tax bills shocked and angered many Cook County homeowners I knew people needed to understand why their taxes are so high. I began hearing from frustrated homeowners before tax bills landed in early…

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President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

December 2, 2023December 3, 2023 News Editor No Comments

President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire More than 14 families were forced to leave their homes when the 18-unit apartment building where they lived was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday Dec. 1, 2023. The Cicero Fire Department fought the blaze which lasted more than five hours,…

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Raymond Lopez, A Democrat Who Delivers, Files for Congress

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Raymond Lopez, A Democrat Who Delivers, Files for Congress Demonstrates his strong grassroots support and the hunger for real change Raymond Lopez officially filed his nominating petitions on Monday Nov. 27 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District. With over 3,000 petition signatures submitted on the first day of filing, Lopez demonstrates the strength…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas unveils online tool detailing property tax spending as Dec. 1 tax due date looms

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Maria Pappas unveils online tool detailing property tax spending as Dec. 1 tax due date looms Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas today unveiled an innovative online tool that for the first time calculates year-to-year changes for each property tax bill and shows where tax dollars go. The search tool at cookcountytreasurer.com is available as…

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Sheriff Dart and Friends of the Chicago River Join Forces to

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sheriff Dart and Friends of the Chicago River Join Forces to Clean-Up the Ford Heights Community and River The Cook County Sheriff’s Office co-hosted a volunteer community clean-up of the Deer Creek River in Ford Heights Village Thursday, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Friday Nov. 10, 2023. Approximately 30 volunteers from the Sheriff’s…

Cook County, Environment, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Black Men United cohost veterans event at Hines VA Hospital Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will help military veterans and their families search for savings on their property tax bills during a Veterans’ Appreciation event Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital with Black Men United. Treasurer’s…

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Stagg High School hosts massive Vocational Fair

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stagg High School hosts massive Vocational Fair Bricklayers, firefighters, carpenters, estheticians, and real estate agents were just a few of the 50-some occupations represented at the second annual Stagg High School Vocational Fair. Professionals spent the day on November 7, 2023 discussing their careers with interested students, as well as detailing their career paths and…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Mike Porfirio hosts Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Morton College, Monday Nov. 13, 2023

November 6, 2023November 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Mike Porfirio hosts Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Morton College, Monday Nov. 13, 2023 State Senator Mike Porfirio will host a Veterans Appreciation luncheon at Morton College on Monday, November 13, 2023. Please RSVP to attend the luncheon at the college, 3801 S. Central Avenue, Cicero, Illinois, that begins at 11 AM. Porfirio has been…

Cook County, Events, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Nursing Moms Support Group to Celebrate Halloween with Baby Costume Contest at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nursing Moms Support Group to Celebrate Halloween with Baby Costume Contest at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital’s Nursing Mom’s Network is giving new moms who might be stuck at home this Halloween the chance to dress up with their babies and step out of the house at a Halloween party on October…

Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: School districts hiked property taxes on Cook County homes, businesses An analysis of Cook County’s 1.8 million property tax bills for 2022 shows that school districts are chiefly responsible for hefty tax bills that are due Dec. 1, according to Treasurer Maria Pappas. The median residential tax bill in the north and northwest…

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