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‘Oui’ to a Paris vacation Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Moulin Rouge are highlights By Steve Metsch Four weeks after a vacation in Paris, I’m still thinking about it. That’s the impact France can have on a visitor. In April, my wife and I visited our daughter, Natalie, who was winding down the spring semester of her…
Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work every day,…
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Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep Led by Noesen’s hat trick, Chicago ties franchise postseason record with eight goals, Orland Park’s David Gust scores two goals to help Chicago Wolves win Game 2 of the Central Division Finals Orland Park native David Gust scored two goals in the first period…
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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…
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Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals Three second-period goals lead to 6-2 win; Chicago hosts Game 2 at 3 p.m. Sunday The Chicago Wolves reeled off three straight goals in the final 11 minutes of the second period to trigger a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena in…
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Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced on May 19, 2022 the Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act of 2022, legislation to authorize FEMA to provide additional mitigation assistance to families affected by flooding and address the problems…
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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday Barry Goldwater was the spiritual founder of the Conservative Republican movement in the 1960s. His son, Barry Goldwater Jr., will be in Orland Park this Friday, May 20 at 6 PM at Elements Banquet Hall, 16235 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Register…
Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…
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