Category: Suburban Chicagoland

Stagg High school Pupil Personnel Services Department Earns “Those Who Excel” Recognition

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stagg High school Pupil Personnel Services Department Earns “Those Who Excel” Recognition The Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Pupil Personnel Services Department was recently recognized with a “Those Who Excel” Meritorious Service Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Those Who Excel recognizes teachers, administrators, teams, volunteers, and school support personnel for their extraordinary…

Education, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work Full intersection closures with detours also needed to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Local road closures, including weekend full intersection closures with detours, have been rescheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street for August and September to accommodate mainline bridge…

construction, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Morrison leads Republicans like lemmings off a cliff

August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Morrison leads Republicans like lemmings off a cliff Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison did what he does best, taking care of himself but failing to help the Cook County Republican organization he is tasked to lead. Seven candidates he slated in a big PR stunt to run in the November elections have either quit…

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, elections, Opinion, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes, women

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding…

Federal, Health, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to update the State Water Plan. The hybrid (in-person and virtual) meetings will occur Aug. 24, 25 and 29. The State Water Plan identifies critical water issues facing Illinois…

Events, Flooding, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois Tollway and State Police host kids ID and Safety Seat event in Oak Lawn

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois Tollway and State Police host kids ID and Safety Seat event in Oak Lawn The event is a part of Operation Kid 2022 and is August 27 at Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn Continuing Operation Kid 2022, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 are hosting a Kids Identification and Safety Seat…

Cook County, Events, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

See Elton John if you can

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

See Elton John if you can Rocker’s farewell to Chicago simply fantastic By Steve Metsch It’s been two weeks since I saw Elton John’s concert on an incredibly steamy night at Soldier Field. And I’m still thinking about it. Yes, that’s how good he and his band were. Shortly after the show on Aug. 5,…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday August 20, 2022 the endorsements of all 14 members of the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation. “I’ve worked hand-in-hand with these dedicated public servants to deliver real results for families in Illinois, and especially here in the 6th District,” said Rep….