Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Gives Update on His Work to Support Victims of July Floods in Cook County’s 16th District

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Gives Update on His Work to Support Victims of July Floods in Cook County’s 16th District

Commissioner Aguilar Gives Update on His Work to Support Victims of July Floods in Cook County’s 16th District Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar has requested Governor Pritzker to issue a Disaster Proclamation and will continue to propose legislation to support those affected by floods  After the severe storms and subsequent flooding that hit multiple 16th…

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Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout

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Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout

Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout Troop 318 of Orland Park, Illinois, is proud to announce that twin brothers Adel and Omar Nofal have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Scouting America. They become the 224th and 225th Eagle Scouts in the troop’s…

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Don’t Pay for What You Can Get for Free: How to Claim Your Property Tax Refunds 

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Don’t Pay for What You Can Get for Free: How to Claim Your Property Tax Refunds 

Don’t Pay for What You Can Get for Free: How to Claim Your Property Tax Refunds  By Maria Pappas Every year, many Cook County homeowners are bombarded with letters, emails and phone calls from vendors offering to help secure property tax refunds — for a fee. But here’s the truth: You don’t need to pay…

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Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

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Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Mayor Keith Pekau for Releasing Confidential Village Information Cook County Circuit Court Judge Caroline Kate Moreland has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against former mayor Keith Pekau, ordering him to immediately remove his publication of the Village’s confidential information he received access to while in office, and…

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women and a nationally renowned business executive, social impact strategist and investor, today endorsed Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate. “All of us win when we elect Robin Kelly to the U.S. Senate,” Eaddy said. “Robin is a proven fighter…

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Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy

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Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy

Village of Orland Park Launches Inaugural Citizens Academy Seven-Week Program Offers Insight into Village Operations The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Orland Park Citizens Academy, a new initiative designed to provide residents and local business owners with a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at how their local government operates….

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Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony

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Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony

Orland Fire Protection District promotes three Firefighters at ceremony The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) promoted three firefighters to the ranks of Engineer, Lieutenant and Battalion Chief at a special ceremony on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the District’s Administrative office. Joined by OFPD Trustees DJ Jeffers and Bridget Tolan, Commissioners Brian O’Neill and Mohammed…

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John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

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John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally Community, religious, and elected leaders endorse Harrell for the 8th State House District at a press conference held at Macarthur Restaurant, 5412 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Monday, April 11, 2025 Chicago, IL – John Harrell formally announced his candidacy for the…

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Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

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Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night

Orland Firefighters battle separate apartment and home fires Friday night Three residents treated for minor injuries at the scenes, and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with heat exhaustion and released. Firefighters of the Orland Fire Protection District battled two separate fires hours apart on Friday night, one at an apartment building and another…

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Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center

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Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center

Taste of Orland Park Draws Over 35k Attendees in Triumphant Return to Village Center The Village of Orland Park is celebrating the resounding success of its 22nd annual Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, which welcomed more than 35,000 attendees over the course of the weekend.  Returning to its original home at the…

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How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny

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How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny

How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny By Maria Pappas Cook County Treasurer Two times a year, my office mails nearly 1.8 million property tax bills and collects over $18 billion. That’s not a typo — $18 billion. As Cook County Treasurer, I oversee the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system…

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Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions

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Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions

Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions A man who robbed four banks and a credit unions in the Chicago suburbs has been sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prison, the Illinois U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced Monday….

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Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry

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Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry

Orland Township Trustee Matariyeh joins School District Trustee Jaber in showcasing Food Pantry Orland Township Trustee Lena Matariyeh, who was elected to her position with the largest vote turnout in the April 1 elections, is off to an amazing start promoting the needs of the Orland Township community. Even though Orland Township has had a…

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In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run

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In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run

In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run In response to an effort by retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and a growing number of political and community leaders to draft him into the race for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District seat, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr….

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Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries

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Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries

Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries Orland Park, IL – The fast response of Orland Fire Protection District firefighters helped to quickly extinguish a fire at a popular big box retailer, Marshalls Department store on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The fire was reported at approximately 12 noon at the store’s…

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Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run

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Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run

Orland Park Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run The Orland Park Police Department is actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 11, 2025, at approximately 11:40 pm, in the vicinity of the 18400 block of LaGrange Rd. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a traffic crash wherein a pedestrian was…

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Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

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Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities Northwestern Medicine sponsors Aug 1-3 event packed with music, food and entertainment The Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, will return to the Village Center from Aug. 1-3. “We are thrilled to bring the Taste of Orland Park back to…

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Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

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Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt

Exclusive interview with Orland Mayor Jim Dodge says former mayor left huge debt Newly elected Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge detailed the problems that former Mayor Keith Pekau left to the taxpayers of the village he controlled for the past six years including an impending financial debt of $200 million. You can read the entire…

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