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Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends
Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends

Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends Chatfield scores Chicago’s lone goal The Manitoba Moose recorded three first-period goals to set up a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored for the Wolves (5-2-0-0), who saw their five-game winning streak come to a close. “They scored on the…

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Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6
Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6 The House Open Up A Three-Game, Three-Week Home Slate In The Month Of November At SeatGeek Stadium On Saturday Chicago House AC returns home to SeatGeek Stadium in what will be the first of a final three-match homestand. First, up will be a rematch against the…

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Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program
Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More than $750,000 in refunds have been identified…

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Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18

Posted on November 4, 2021November 9, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18
Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18

Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18 Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt offers information to Cicero residents in conjunction with Cicero Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari on Cicero property taxes in this video.   Thursday November 18 from 6 to 7 PM join Commissioner Wendt, Assessor Cundari and Cook…

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Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC
Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC The House Is Unable To Convert On Multiple Chances As They Get Shut Out At Finley Stadium Chicago House AC (5-2-8, 17pts) was not able to extend their goal-scoring streak in their final road match at Chattanooga FC…

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Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region
Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region Several million households to benefit from faster speeds to power their increasingly connected homes Comcast announced today that it has increased the speeds of its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for several million customers across its Greater Chicago Region, which spans Central…

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Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries
Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 11:58 AM of a house fire on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by a neighbor who  noticed smoke coming from a house behind them in the 16800 block of 89th Ct. in Orland Hills. The first arriving companies arrived within 3…

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Jason Bonham’s band brings new life to Led Zep

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Jason Bonham’s band brings new life to Led Zep

Jason Bonham’s band brings new life to Led Zep Rock ‘n ‘ roll classics sound great with faithful renditions By Steve Metsch Midway through his band’s concert at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Jason Bonham paused Monday night and said playing Led Zeppelin’s music “makes me feel so close to my father.” It was…

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Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families

Posted on November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families
Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families

Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families Orland Township’s Holiday Program is now accepting donations As the 2021 Holiday Season begins, Orland Township is ready to accept donations for this year’s Holiday Program; and there are several ways to participate. For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts,…

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Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project
Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project

Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams are scheduled to continue in November for the Illinois Tollway’s new southbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Delivery…

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Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15
Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15 Illinois Department of Insurance Announces the start of Open Enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.  Eleven health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has begun running from November 1,…

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served Serving Those Who Served is a week-long series of service projects centered around Illinois veterans and Veterans Day. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Serve Illinois today launched the 2021 Serving Those Who Served…

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Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win
Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win

Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win Poturalski, Smith post 5 points apiece and Noesen adds 3 giving the Chicago Wolves their 5th straight win defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins 6 to 3 Sunday Oct. 31, 2021 Captain Andrew Poturalski piled up three goals and two assists as the Chicago Wolves collected…

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One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations

Posted on October 31, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations
One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations

One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations Hassan Nijem of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has saved 22 Hookah lounges from being closed, helped to force Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop her racist closures and discriminatory targeting of Arab store owners, and now has helped Arab American collect property tax refunds of…

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Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors
Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors

Orland Township flu shots for public and continues to offer COVID vaccines to Seniors Orland Township residents have the opportunity to receive seasonal flu-shots on select days. The Township is also continuing to offer COVID vaccinations and booster shots to senior citizens Orland Township has extended the dates for flu shots through November. No appointments necessary, shots…

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Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win
Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win

Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win Poturalski, Smallman, Fitzgerald score in third as Chicago stays hot The Chicago Wolves scored three goals in a six-minute span of the third period to seize a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards Stefan Noesen, Andrew Poturalski and Spencer Smallman and…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District
Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District

Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District Illinois Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Friday Oct. 29, 2021 that she intends to run for re-election to Congress in the newly drawn 6th District, where her current constituents make up more than 40% of the population, representing a plurality of voters. “As someone…

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Expat’s Guide to the Best Golf Courses in Chicagoland

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Guest Columnist 2 Comments on Expat’s Guide to the Best Golf Courses in Chicagoland
Expat’s Guide to the Best Golf Courses in Chicagoland

Expat’s Guide to the Best Golf Courses in Chicagoland If you’re new to the Chicago area and looking for a fun, safe, and socially distanced outdoor activity, why not consider golf? Chicago features an excellent range of courses to suit every player. Author Jordan Fulller recommends these courses to spend a couple of hours at…

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