Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 UA, Riggers, Machinery Movers & Machinery Erectors Local 136, Transport Workers Union Local 512, the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 4016, and the International Association…

elections, Federal, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center

January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center Clifford Law Offices to File First Lawsuit Against Amazon on Behalf of Family of Downstate Delivery Driver Killed at Distribution Center During Tornado; Zoom Press Conference with Mother and Lawyer at NOON (CST) MONDAY Clifford Law Offices on Monday, Jan….

Environment, Law, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology, Weather

Chicago Wolves battle ends in Overtime

January 16, 2022January 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves battle ends in Overtime Noesen and Gust score late to secure a point The Chicago Wolves scored twice late in the third period to force overtime, but six-time NHL All-Star Game skater Eric Staal gave the Iowa Wild a 3-2 victory Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. Forwards Stefan Noesen and David Gust…

Chicago, Cook County, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19 Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar will be joined by Northshore Clinical Labs to administer PCR tests in the district office, free of charge To increase testing in the 16th District, representatives from Northshore Clinical Labs will be at Cook County Commissioner…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

Cook County, coronavirus, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show Orland Township Hosts another successful COVID-19 Booster Clinic. hosts. Nearly 100 residents arrived to receive their dose; Orland Township hosts “Feel Fabulous February” Orland Township’s Winter craft show offers an evening of relaxation. Nearly 100 residents arrived at Orland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to receive a…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, coronavirus, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ 2022 Scavenger Sale will look different as the Treasurer’s Office takes steps to help small developers, homeowners and investors rebuild neighborhoods and create generational wealth. Under Illinois law, the Treasurer’s Office is required to conduct a…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book “As Fast as Her” is the exciting story of hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield, who led the US Women’s Hockey team to Olympic gold and was the first female hockey player to compete in the fastest skater competition at the NHL All-Star weekend. Presale orders of the…

Books & Films, Cook County, Features, National, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Government, Health, National, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice Noesen, Poturalski each score twice as Chicago wins for 13th time in 14 games Stefan Noesen and Andrew Poturalski scored two goals apiece to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild Saturday night Jan. 8, 2022 at the…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day U.S. Rep. Marie Newman of the Illinois 3rd District presented local police departments with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to honor their service to the Southwest Side and suburbs during a regional meeting on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Bridgeview As part of…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival

January 6, 2022January 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival Thirteen-year-old Steven Hoffen, whose father and family are from Chicago, has made an award-winning documentary Growing Peace in the Middle East that has earned wins and nominations in over 70 film festivals globally, including the prestigious London Independent Film Festival and International…

Cook County, Entertainment, Movies, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that a fifteen-year-old Westmont juvenile has been accused of shooting a fifty-four-year-old woman in her leg and hijacking her car at gunpoint late Tuesday evening. The juvenile appeared…

Crime, DuPage, Government, Law, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District Thanks to the stewardship of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, cities and towns throughout Cook County’s 16th District are receiving a major influx of funds for infrastructure projects. Although only being in office since April of 2020, Commissioner Aguilar has met the moment of…

Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman Live streaming Mass will be held Friday, January 7th at 3:00 p.m. until time of Mass 5:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave, Chicago Former Illinois Tollway Executive Director and Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth…

Chicago, Cook County, News, Obituary, Suburban Chicagoland

Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that bond has been set for three of four individuals accused of Burglary at a Westmont BMW dealership. Angel Martin, 23 (d.o.b. 8/26/1998) of the…

Crime, DuPage, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that bond was set yesterday for two Chicago men charged with carjacking at gunpoint a resident’s vehicle from his garage. Andre Turner, 19 (d.o.b….

Crime, DuPage, News, Suburban Chicagoland