Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero President recognized for fight against street gangs

July 1, 2018July 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero President recognized for fight against street gangs Town President Larry Dominick was honored Wednesday (June 20, 2018) by the Illinois Crime Commission and the Police Athletic League for his support of athletic and youth programs in the Town of Cicero that give young people alternatives to street gang involvement. Since 2005, Cicero programs have helped…

Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

The North 41 aims high

June 29, 2018September 28, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

The North 41 aims high Video hitmakers play Lyons on July 4th By Steve Metsch The band playing at Lyons’ annual Party in the Park on the Fourth of July is known around the world thanks to their recent video going viral. The North 41 gave a funky feel to Metallica’s hard-rocking “Enter Sandman,” and…

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Festival, Suburban Chicagoland

Moraine Valley accepting nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moraine Valley accepting nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame Moraine Valley Community College is accepting nominations for its 2019 Alumni Hall of Fame, created to recognize and honor alumni who have excelled in their professional fields, made an impact through volunteerism in their community or have made service contributions to the college. Nominees must have…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Scorching fun in Bridgeview

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Scorching fun in Bridgeview Pepper eating contest caps first hot sauce expo By Steve Metsch Standing on the stage, shoveling into his mouth the hottest peppers known to man, Jonathan Gilbert appeared ready to keel over or hurl a few times Sunday. But the 6-foot-10 man from Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood managed to persevere. He…

Festival, Suburban Chicagoland

Cardiac victim survives to thank Life Time employees and OFPD

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cardiac victim survives to thank Life Time employees and OFPD An Orland Park man who suffered cardiac arrest while exercising at Life Time Fitness expressed his gratitude on Tuesday (June 26, 2018) to the four employees of the fitness center and members of the Orland Fire Protection District whose actions saved his life. Michael Sanocki…

Features, Fire, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois Energy company encourages customers to be safe and report power outages via text or call ComEd is closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather that may affect parts of the northern Illinois region it serves starting Tuesday evening (June 25, 2018). Current forecasts call for heavy rain,…

breaking news, Suburban Chicagoland, Weather

Raoul brings campaign to people

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Raoul brings campaign to people Whirlwind tour for attorney general candidate By Steve Metsch On a whirlwind tour of the suburbs, arranged by the Lyons Township Democratic Party, State Senator Kwame Raoul brought his campaign for Illinois Attorney General to a small church. There, at the La Grange Second Baptist Church, 26 Washington Ave., Raoul…

Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Awards presented to Moraine Valley Community College students Moraine Valley student-athletes honored with NJCAA and Skyway conference academic awards Moraine Valley Community College student-athletes not only demonstrated their athletic skills this season, but also their intelligence in the classroom. Among nearly 60,000 student-athletes who compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), 28 Moraine…