Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos

April 1, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Opinion: Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos Police are again being unfairly targeted in legislation that strips away their “qualified immunity” and exposes them to unjustified and frivolous lawsuits, while the legislators who are stripping them of protection continue to enjoy “qualified immunity” for their actions … and the Cook…

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Reavis Boles over Spartans

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Steve Metsch

Reavis Boles over Spartans Senior scores 4 touchdowns, runs for 252 yards By Steve Metsch Rashaad Boles is not one to seek the spotlight. Rather, it finds him. After he scorched Oak Lawn for four touchdowns and 252 yards on 26 carries – leading Reavis to a 36-12 victory in Burbank – the humble senior…

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House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings

March 29, 2021November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania

House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings House Redistricting Committee Chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging members of the public and advocates to participate in the process of creating new districts by sharing testimony at the committee’s upcoming regional hearings beginning this week. “People throughout Illinois have insight into their communities…

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New restaurant and bar opens along Lake Michigan

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Ray Hanania

New restaurant and bar opens along Lake Michigan SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT VIEWS AND LATIN-AMERICAN INSPIRED FARE CREATE THE PERFECT SYMPHONY AT LÍRICA, CHICAGO’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANT AND BAR CONCEPT. The Buzzed-About New Waterfront Restaurant and Patio Will Pair World-Class Views of Glimmering Lake Michigan and Latin American-Inspired Cuisine to Delight Locals and City Explorers Alike. Look out…

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Home care healthcare in COVID-19 pandemic

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Home care healthcare in COVID-19 pandemic What They Are Saying: As COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Continues, Long Term Care Residents And Staff Hopeful for Future The COVID-19 vaccines have given residents and staff of long term care facilities a sense of hope. Nationwide vaccinations have led to weekly cases dropping to record lows, indicating that the…

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Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford Chicago rallies from two deficits to extend winning streak to four games Rookie forward Jamieson Rees’ third-period goal erased the game’s fourth and final tie as the Chicago Wolves claimed a 5-4 victory over the host Rockford IceHogs Sunday afternoon. Rees produced the Wolves’ final two goals…

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Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs Cotton and Lajoie score in first 44 seconds to trigger rout David Cotton and Max Lajoie scored in the opening 44 seconds to set the tone for the Chicago Wolves’ 6-3 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Saturday night at the Wolves Training Facility. Cotton scored twice while Lajoie, Tanner…

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Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years

March 27, 2021April 28, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau doesn’t want you to talk about the FACT that he has taken the $150,000 salary that he criticized every year since he was been elected. That’s $600,000 collected from Orland Park Taxpayers over the past four years. Instead, Pekau misleadingly claims…

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Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Ray Hanania

Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum The Arab American Democratic Club hosted its 2021 Candidate and Leadership Forum on Thursday March 25 featuring a long slate of candidates for local elective office and elected government officials and speakers. The event was held to commemorate April Arab American…

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Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Ray Hanania

Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers Grants awarded as a part of an expansion of COVID-19 vaccines for hardest-hit and highest-risk communities. Beginning April 1, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to invest over $6 billion nationally in Community Health Centers to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities…

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Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Ray Hanania

Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Tuesday saluted two leaders of the Arab American community in conjunction with the celebration this April of Arab American Heritage Month. Pappas presented Certificates of Excellence to Samir Khalil, a businessman and founder of the Arab American Democratic Club, and…

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Pet Parade in September

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Steve Metsch

Pet Parade in September Pandemic moves 75th annual event from June date By Steve Metsch Right now, there will be a 75th Pet Parade in La Grange this year. But it won’t held on the usual day, the first Saturday after Memorial Day. That is June 5 this year. Rather, organizers have decided – citing concerns…

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Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Ray Hanania

Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month tat will be held on Thursday March 25, 2021. The forum will…

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Bridgeview shooting raised fears of another mass killing

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Ray Hanania

Bridgeview shooting raised fears of another mass killing A shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Drivers License facility operated by the Illinois Secretary of State in Bridgeview raised immediate fears of yet another mass shooting. Fortunately, it was restricted to a personal grievance between two people. Unfortunately one of the individuals…

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Orland Township Republicans should reject the “Not Really” Republicans on April 6

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township Republicans should reject the “Not Really” Republicans on April 6 Orland Township Republican Committeewoman Elizabeth “Liz” Gorman slams Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau for endorsing controversial slate of fake Republicans in the April 6 election. The slate includes one candidate who had an outstanding arrest warrant and another who claims to be a…

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How do you not remember a DUI-drug court date?

March 20, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

How do you not remember a DUI-drug court date? Just what the people of Orland Township need, right? An official whose only response to not showing up for a court appearance that prompts an active arrest warrant, is Lora Kreczmer a candidate for Orland Township Trustee, forgot. She only turned herself in because it became…

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Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 Ray Hanania

Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) voted on Thursday to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for…

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Newman pushes amendments to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman pushes amendments to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act TWO CRITICAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY U.S. REP. NEWMAN PASS WITH THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT … Amendments proposed by Rep. Newman would support women survivors in small businesses and establish the first-ever grant program dedicated to support LGTBQ+ women U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) voted…

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