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Chicago Public School budget challenges analyzed in Political-Review podcast hosted by Hanania and Calabrese

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Chicago Public School budget challenges analyzed in Political-Review podcast hosted by Hanania and Calabrese

Chicago Public School budget challenges analyzed in Political-Review podcast hosted by Hanania and Calabrese Political Analyst and consultant Frank Calabrese and political columnist and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the financial challenges facing the Chicago Public Schools in the second episode of their video podcast, Political-Review. The podcast, taped on August 10,…

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Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it

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Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it

Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it By Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer Every year, my office mails more than 1.8 million tax bills to property owners across Cook County. If you have a home mortgage, your lender may collect money from you each month and put it…

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ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase 

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ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase 

ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase  BOLINGBROOK, IL — August 14, 2026- After listening to the concerns of Bolingbrook residents at the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) July 14 public hearing, Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta asked the ICC to give the community another opportunity to be heard—this time…

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Illinois State Fair Announces Edge-of-Your-Seat Entertainment Lineup in The Arena

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Illinois State Fair Announces Edge-of-Your-Seat Entertainment Lineup in The Arena

Illinois State Fair announces Edge-of-Your-Seat entertainment lineup in The Arena From thrilling competitions to family-friendly entertainment, the Arena will once again be the site of some of the Illinois State Fair’s most popular events in 2026. “We are excited to once again offer a diverse lineup of family-friendly entertainment that will keep fairgoers of all…

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Religious rights scholars urge release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-Hee from South Korean pre-trial detention

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Religious rights scholars urge release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-Hee from South Korean pre-trial detention

Religious rights scholars urge release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-Hee from South Korean pre-trial detention Leaders of Human Rights Without Borders and other rights group leaders will hold a press conference this week in Hazelcrest to address the concerns about discrimination and oppression against certain religious organizations such as that of  Shincheonji. By Ray…

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Mayor Brady welcomes attendees at Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing

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Mayor Brady welcomes attendees at Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing

Mayor Brady welcomes attendees at Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady proudly welcomed attendees at the Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday (Aug. 5) at Silver Lake Country Club to strengthen the local business community.  The Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial…

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Illinois State Trooper charged with sexual assault

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Illinois State Trooper charged with sexual assault

Illinois State Trooper charged with sexual assault Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Tinley Park detectives conducted an investigation into the…

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What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill

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What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill

What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill By Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount due.  But your bill is much more than a dollar figure. It’s a detailed breakdown of how…

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