Category: Suburban Chicagoland

8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on 8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments
8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments

8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments Pappas: Are you one of the 8,500 homeowners getting an automatic refund? Find out at CookCountyTreasurer.com More than 8,500 homeowners who overpaid their First Installment taxes are set to receive $12.8 million in refunds without filing an application, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said…

Read More “8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments” »

Chicago, Cook County, Features, Government, News, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street
Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street

Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street Firefighters at the Orland Fire Protection District’s Station 5 at 8851 W. 143rd Street were conducting their afternoon exercise routines inside the firehouse on Saturday (Sept. 5, 2020) at 2:50 PM when they smelled something burning outside. The OFPD firefighters rushed…

Read More “Firefighters respond to Orland home fire they witness from their firehouse across the street” »

breaking news, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together
Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together

Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together Marie Newman, who ousted Congressman Dan Lipinski from office in the Democratic Primary election last March, told a rally hosted by Arab Americans Friday that she will strive to bring police and activists together for the benefit of the community and to fight racism of all…

Read More “Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together” »

breaking news, Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Editors Pick, elections, Features, Federal, Government, National, News, Police, Politics, Racism, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead
Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead

Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead House Speaker Michael J. Madigan names House Majority Leader Greg Harris to handle all aspects of ComEd investigation, and criticizes Republicans for playing politics. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday “When I learned that Minority Leader Jim Durkin and two Republican members requested the House of Representatives establish…

Read More “Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead” »

Chicago, Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Politics, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days
Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days

Opinion: Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is nurturing an environment which is dismissing the threat of the Coronavirus COVID-19 and reports from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Pekau, who apparently has a resistance to wearing a face mask, has argued that the rise in COVID-19…

Read More “Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days” »

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Opinion, Orland Park, Police, Politics, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on 3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans
3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans

3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans Arab and Muslim Americans will organize a rally Sept. 4, Friday for Marie Newman who is the democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. The event is hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the American Palestinian Club By Ray Hanania…

Read More “3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans” »

Chicago, Cook County, elections, Events, Features, Federal, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one
America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one

America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one The screams of the one-sided, Black Lives Matter protestors are defining a distorted national debate on racial injustice. They want a debate driven only by the fact that they are Black and you are White. Hispanics, by the way, are tossed into the “White”…

Read More “America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one” »

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Government, Opinion, Politics, Racism, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing
Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing

Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing Click HERE to download a one pager on the survey. A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult shows that a number of improvements to health and sanitation protocol at U.S. hotels would have considerable…

Read More “Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing” »

Business, Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Entertainment, General Topics, Health, National, News, Regional Midwest, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Foreign scammers rely on your neighbors to harass you

Posted on By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Foreign scammers rely on your neighbors to harass you
Foreign scammers rely on your neighbors to harass you

Foreign scammers rely on your neighbors to harass you U.S. Attorney General William Barr should resign from office for failing to defend the rights of scam victims. Barr approved a “consent decree” that let off the hook Americans who helped foreign criminals scam hundreds of millions of dollars from elderly Americans through false IRS telephone…

Read More “Foreign scammers rely on your neighbors to harass you” »

Blogger, Business, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Federal, Government, National, News, Opinion, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2
Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2

Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2 Calling all South Side business owners! This is your last chance to apply for this year’s small business competition, South Side Pitch. Are you interested in a chance to compete for a top prize of $8,000? Would you like to expose your business to potential customers throughout Chicago? If…

Read More “Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2” »

Business, Entertainment, Features, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Television

We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption
We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption

We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption Police officers have put their lives on the line to defend us. Now it’s time for us to defend the Police. Phony morality protestors exploiting the death of a convicted felon in Minneapolis try to justify protests that spin out of control into looting, violence…

Read More “We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption” »

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Government, National, Opinion, Police, Racism, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

President Dominick announces Amazon to open two fulfillment centers in Cicero

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Dominick announces Amazon to open two fulfillment centers in Cicero
President Dominick announces Amazon to open two fulfillment centers in Cicero

President Dominick announces Amazon to open two fulfillment centers in Cicero New warehouse will reduce tax burden on Cicero residents by generating business real estate tax revenues and create hundreds of new job opportunities for Cicero residents The Town of Cicero has been selected as the newest location in the expansion of the mega-retailer Amazon…

Read More “President Dominick announces Amazon to open two fulfillment centers in Cicero” »

Business, Cook County, Government, News, news release, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating
Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating

Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating StarGuard Elite Rates Orland Park Staff 5 Stars Throughout the summer season, auditors from StarGuard Elite randomly visit the Village of Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) to evaluate staff and facility operations. On Sunday, August 9, the organization awarded CPAC staff a 5-star safety…

Read More “Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center Earns Top Safety Rating” »

Briefs, Government, News, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance

Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Applications for Rental Assistance now Available until August 28th at era.ihda.org Today Tuesday August 18, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12:00 p.m. on August 28th…

Read More “Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance” »

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland

O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney
O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney

O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney State’s Attorney Candidate Judge Pat O’Brien Calls for Kim Foxx’s Resignation in Wake of Special Prosecutor Report  Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Judge Pat O’Brien will hold a press conference at 4 pm today at the Daley Center to discuss the results of…

Read More “O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney” »

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, elections, Government, News, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park Centennial Aquatic Center closed August 13th for “Sanitation and Disinfection”

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Centennial Aquatic Center closed August 13th for “Sanitation and Disinfection”
Orland Park Centennial Aquatic Center closed August 13th for “Sanitation and Disinfection”

Orland Park Centennial Aquatic Center closed August 13th for “Sanitation and Disinfection” The Village was notified that a Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) lifeguard, through exposure outside of the CPAC, has tested positive for COVID-19. In response, the Village of Orland Park is implementing the following measures: Following the guidelines set forth by the CDC, the…

Read More “Orland Park Centennial Aquatic Center closed August 13th for “Sanitation and Disinfection”” »

breaking news, Cook County, coronavirus, News, Orland Park, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers
Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers

Opinion: Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau says he wants to help the taxpayers but his record in office has put more burdens on taxpayers contradicting his concerns and exposing them as purely politically motivated to boost his re-election chances in the Spring By Ray Hanania Last week, Orland…

Read More “Pekau’s fake concern for Orland Park taxpayers” »

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival
Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival

Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival Ray Hanania writes about Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s troubles addressing violence in Chicago and the COVID-19 pandemic, and reminisces about the enjoyment of Drive-In Theaters and the opening of one at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on her Twitter account criticized…

Read More “Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival” »

Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, Government, Opinion, Politics, Racism, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland