Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness

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Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness Very few people have done more to strengthen diversity in Illinois than Patricia Michalski, who passed away on December 17, 2022. Pat was an activist dedicated to bringing people of all races, ethnicities and nationalities in the Chicagoland area together. And she did it…

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Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, Wreath and Light recycling

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Orland Park offers Christmas Tree, Wreath and Light recycling Live Christmas tree and wreath collection in the Village of Orland Park will be offered by Waste Management, the Village’s waste collector. During the first two full weeks of January, the weeks of January 2 and January 9, Waste Management customers can place Christmas trees and…

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo Driver had 47 previous charges but no convictions but will face four Felony charges in latest DUI, drug possession and fleeing crash scene, Lyons Police officials said Lyons, Illinois — A 24-year-old Oak Forest man who has been charged 47 times in…

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Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness From Local Schools

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Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness From Local Schools

Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness From Local Schools In the spirit of holiday giving, numerous local schools have donated food and toys to the Orland Township Holiday Program. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over…

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the…

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Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

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Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children A divorced dad had two children with his ex-wife – an 8-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. He wanted to protect his children from physical abuse he feared might come at the hands of his ex-wife’s new boyfriend. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

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State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison

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State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison

State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison Some $300,000 in money from a dark PAC set up to fight Illinois tax hikes made its way into the campaign coffers of beleaguered Cook County Commissioner and failed Cook County Republican Party boss Sean Morrison. The Illinois Election Board is investigating complaints…

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Cook County Treasurer  analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards

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Cook County Treasurer  analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards

Cook County Treasurer  analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards Cook County property tax analysis: Latino wards see dramatic increases; new state law, reassessments and controversial TIF funds result in higher taxes for most property owners As property tax bills land in Cook County mailboxes over the coming days, businesses and homeowners will likely…

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