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All in the family The Nielsen Trust gives Cheap Trick songs new sounds By Steve Metsch Rick Nielsen and his family rewarded the few fans who attended their concert at the Genessee Theatre in Waukegan with plenty of Cheap Tricks songs that were given fresh life. Nielsen, 73, is the lead guitarist, backup singer and…
Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events Orland Township Activity Center will finally be operating at its fullest extent starting in February. The Orland Township Activity Center is planned to resume its operations to the fullest extent starting in February. The announcement comes just two weeks after the Orland Township Activity Center decided to…
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Kaspar Announces Public Safety Task Force, Led by 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, Bernard B. Kerik Scott Kaspar, a Republican candidate in Illinois’ 6th congressional district, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 the creation of a Public Safety Task Force to address the surge in crime affecting communities across the district. The newly…
Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet Beloved Chicagoland favorite Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage opens new location in Joliet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, the Chicagoland staple known for its savory Italian beef sandwiches, announced the opening of a new location in Joliet. Conveniently located at 1866 W. Jefferson Street, the new…
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Forest View woman missing Charisma Ehresman, 20, was last seen Sunday By Steve Metsch Charisma Ehresman, of Forest View, has not been seen since Sunday and her family is very worried, her uncle said Wednesday evening. “It’s definitely not normal for her not to come home,” Mike Pantelin said of his niece, who was last…
Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations A coalition of leading women’s advocacy organizations announced their joint endorsement on Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022 of Congresswoman Marie Newman in her campaign to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The organizations include the National Women’s Political Caucus, Feminist Majority, and the National Organization for Women PAC (N.O.W. PAC)….
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Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District The suburban lawyer and engineer entered the race for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Suburban Chicago 6th District in a press conference Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022. Scott Kaspar announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Illinois’ 6th Congressional District…
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Mount Kilimanjaro is calling Lyons man climbs Africa’s tallest peak this week By Steve Metsch While you’re reading this story, Lyons resident Stephan Alheim will be busy climbing the tallest mountain in Africa. Alheim is in a group of 10 adventurers who this week are climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro which is 19,341…
Willow Springs to hire Lyons official Public Works’ Grace to become village administrator By Steve Metsch Ryan Grace, public works director in Lyons the past four years, is expected to be hired as the Willow Springs Village Administrator this week. The village board is expected to approve his hiring at its 7 p.m. Jan. 27…
Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…
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Winnipeg Moose defeat Chicago Wolves 3 to 1 Chicago dominates for 30-plus minutes, but Manitoba rallies late, Despite firing 18 more shots than the Manitoba Moose, the Chicago Wolves fell by a 3-1 count Sunday afternoon at Canada Life Centre. Despite firing 18 more shots than the Manitoba Moose, the Chicago Wolves fell by a 3-1…
Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support Three local libraries are set to receive grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview). “This funding benefits our children and working families who rely on our libraries for resources and assistance,” Landek…
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Casten slams delays in mail delivery Casten delivers speech calling for action on postal delays devastating Illinois Seniors, Families and small businesses U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of…
Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80 Announces Next Phase of Houbolt Road Project in Joliet. Rebuild Illinois Funding Project to Modernize Key Corridor, Improve Safety Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials today to announce the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and…
Orland Park Police Implement New Orland Park Neighborhood Watch Program Community encouraged to voluntarily register cameras to assist in crime prevention efforts The Orland Park Police Department recently unveiled its new Orland Park Neighborhood Watch program. The program is an opportunity for citizens to assist in crime prevention and identification of those responsible for crimes…
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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…
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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….
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…