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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

May 22, 2022May 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…

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Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals Three second-period goals lead to 6-2 win; Chicago hosts Game 2 at 3 p.m. Sunday The Chicago Wolves reeled off three straight goals in the final 11 minutes of the second period to trigger a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena in…

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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced on May 19, 2022 the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2022, legislation to authorize FEMA to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding and address the problems…

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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday Barry Goldwater was the spiritual founder of the Conservative Republican movement in the 1960s. His son, Barry Goldwater Jr., will be in Orland Park this Friday, May 20 at 6 PM at Elements Banquet Hall, 16235 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Register…

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Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…

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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…

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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum Orland Township Committeewoman and taxpayer rights champion Liz Gorman will host a candidate’s forum to showcase the best and the brightest candidates running in the June 28 Republican Primary election. Former California Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr., the son of the man…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

May 8, 2022May 9, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Most elections are pretty much decided before voters even get to go to the ballot box. But the race for Illinois Secretary of State is wide open, but it’s a mess. No one is really talking about the real issues that exist in the massive statewide office…

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Dad gains sole custody to protect son from reported abuse

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dad gains sole custody to protect son from reported abuse The father of an 11-year-old boy almost lost his at-risk son, until he went to court and gained sole custody. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving, who represented the father, fought for him and won, will talk about the case on his weekly radio show, the Dads…

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Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility Governor Pritzker, United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Congressman Bill Foster, and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local and regional transportation officials today to formally open the final phase of the Joliet Gateway…

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Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling

May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling The two Democratic incumbents forced to battle each other by the Democratic Party redistricting in the new 6th Congressional District both issued statements defending the rights of women to abortion and vowed to fight to defend the federal Roe vs Wade legal…

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Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General Former Illinois State Police Lt. Col Terry Lemming and noted criminal prosecutor Christopher E.K. Pfannkuche will join the campaign committee advising and supporting David Shestokas who is running as a Republicans for Illinois Attorney General. “I am pledging to the people of…

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Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards Poturalski, Noesen, Lyon honored to highlight league’s best team. The American Hockey League announced Sunday that Chicago Wolves forwards Andrew Poturalski and Stefan Noesen and goaltender Alex Lyon earned prestigious honors while helping the Wolves claim the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the league’s regular-season champions. The American Hockey…

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Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

April 29, 2022December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love One of the best Arab American restaurants in the Southwest suburbs and in Orland Park, the heart of the Arab community, is Zwar at 9328 W. 159th Street. Zwar offers the best tasting Middle Eastern food items that you can order. By Ray Hanania Americans…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values. The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students Dozens of students and community members were given firsthand demonstrations on career opportunities in the building trades at the Worth Township Career Fair. Township Clerk Eamon McMahon and the Worth Township Community Development Board arranged for the Construction Industry Service Corporation, and the Chicago and Cook County…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style All-Stars Poturalski and Noesen score in third and Drury posts two goals Hours after being named to the AHL’s First All-Star Team, Andrew Poturalski and Stefan Noesen both scored during a four-goal third period as the Chicago Wolves earned a 6-3 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins…

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