Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Culver’s Partners with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to Make a Difference

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Culver’s Partners with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to Make a Difference Lyons, IL. (Grassroots Newswire) January 10, 2019– Since opening the doors of the first restaurant in 1984, Culver’s® has been committed to being an active member in its local community. On Monday,January 14 eight Chicago-land Culver’s locations will carry on that tradition by hosting…

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April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law

January 10, 2019October 4, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and co-sponsored by State Senator Steve Landek and Representative Mike Zalewski. The bill restores respect for Illinois’ Arab American community which was disrespected…

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Mr. Everything of Summit retires

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mr. Everything of Summit retires Paul Sawyer ends long career on Jan. 11 By Steve Metsch When asked what he did for the village of Summit, Paul Sawyer smiled and replied “everything.” The do-it-all Sawyer, whose final day with the public works department will be Friday, Jan. 11, was honored by the village board at…

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Politics at Moraine Valley?

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Politics at Moraine Valley? Hastings denies involvement; candidate disagrees By Steve Metsch An election challenge of five candidates for the Moraine Valley Community College board appears to be politically motivated, said one candidate. Joseph Murphy, an 18-year incumbent whose candidacy is one of those targeted, said the challenges are “a big power play by (Orland…

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Lyons 103 school supplies

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons 103 school supplies Four candidates help kids get ready for semester By Steve Metsch Four candidates seeking election to the Lyons School District 103 board spent part of Jan. 5 giving supplies to kids and meeting with parents. Olivia Quintero, Winifred Rodriguez, Vito Campanile and incumbent Jorge Torres are running on the Parents for…

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Hockey news: Lagace goes to Vegas, Fucale joins Wolves

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hockey news: Lagace goes to Vegas, Fucale joins Wolves In Hockey News this week, the Chicago Wolves announced Wednesday that goaltender Max Lagace has been recalled from loan by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, goaltender Zach Fucale has been reassigned to Chicago from Fort Wayne (ECHL) and center Matthew Weis has been loaned to Fort…

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Legislative updates: reps sworn in to new terms

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Legislative updates: reps sworn in to new terms Illinois Representative Michael J. Madigan was elected to another term as Speaker of the Illinois House. Read releases from other legislators below including: Fran Hurley, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, Sonya Harper, and Camille Y. Lilly. Hurley to Fight for First Responders, Property Tax Relief in…

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Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice

January 8, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice Wolves light up the ice at the Allstate Arena in a game against the San Antonio Rampage. It’s phenomenal hockey and sports excitement from start to finish By Ray Hanania The American League hockey team the Chicago Wolves trounced the San Antonio Rampage this past week 3 to…