Category: Suburban Chicagoland

West Chicago Native Trains to be a U.S. Navy Future Warfighter

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

West Chicago Native Trains to be a U.S. Navy Future Warfighter By Rick Burke Navy Office of Community Outreach Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors. At Naval Education and Training command, instructors at advanced technical schools teach sailors to be…

General Topics, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman

August 9, 2019September 5, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman Longtime Suburban Chicagoland community activist Shadin Maali was named as the Campaign Chairwoman for Marie Newman who is a candidate for the 3rd District Congressional seat held by Dan Lipinski. Maali’s appointment underscores Newman’s commitment to the district’s large Arab American population and community in general. Marie…

elections, Federal, General Topics, Government, National, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Ranks No. 1 in the Nation for Owner-Occupied Homes The Village of Orland Park takes top ranking for home ownership according to a recent report from USA TODAY online which cited a study completed by 24/7 Wall St., a financial website. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community…

Business, Environment, Features, General Topics, Government, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee to be Grand Marshall for State Fair parade

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee to be Grand Marshall for State Fair parade The Illinois State Fair along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced Olympic Gold Medal winner and East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as the Grand Marshall for the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade. The retired American track and field athlete won three…

Events, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school

August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero District 99 to cut ribbon on state-of-the-art school Following a busy year of old building teardown, site cleanup and total reconstruction, Cicero District 99 is proud to officially announce the reopening of its newest 21st-century, state-of-the-art educational destination — Sherlock Elementary School (5347 W. 22nd Place). At 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, District…

Education, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Podcast: The Politics of Massacres, race in America and are we great?

August 6, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Podcast: The Politics of Massacres, race in America and are we great? Veteran columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania talks about three big issues in this episode of the “Ray Hanania on Politics” podcast. The first is the politics of Massacres. Why is there a difference in how the mainstream news…

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Silva returns to SD 103

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Silva returns to SD 103 New Robinson principal expected tonight By Steve Metsch A familiar face is being brought back to be the principal of one school and a new principal is expected to be hired today for another by the Lyons School District 103 board. The board is holding a special meeting at 6…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Bridgeview baton twirler stars

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview baton twirler stars Shinsato has two Top Five finishes in nationals By Steve Metsch Less than one point was all that kept Sarah Shinsato, of Bridgeview, from becoming a national champ twirling her baton. Sure, she is disappointed. But she’s not complaining. After all, not many twirlers in the America Youth On Parade competition…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

“Weird Al” funny as ever

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

“Weird Al” funny as ever Strings a nice touch, but impact is negligible By Steve Metsch One year after a bare-bones tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic is in the midst of a 67-show tour that is the extreme opposite. This time, his “Strings Attached” tour features an orchestra based in each city he visits. On Saturday…

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Lyons Music in the Park continues thru August 28

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Music in the Park continues thru August 28 The Village of lyons contoinues it’s weekly musical entertainment, Music in the Park, from 6 PM until 9 PM every Wednesday at Veterans Park, 4100 Lawndale Avenue. The Music in the Park is a part of Village President Christopher Getty’s program to strengthen community and neighborhood…

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Stagg students invited on Lady Gaga stage during Las Vegas show

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stagg students invited on Lady Gaga stage during Las Vegas show Two Stagg High School students were among 16 teens invited on stage at a Lady Gaga concert in Las Vegas. Morgan Sukalo and Persephone Valdes represented Stagg’s participation as one of only 8 schools in the country to provide Teen Mental Health First Aid training in…

Education, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Twirling to glory

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Twirling to glory Bridgeview girl takes her baton to nationals By Steve Metsch If things go as hoped, Sarah Shinsato will twirl her way to a national championship in South Bend. The 16-year-old Bridgeview girl – who on July 17 brought to a village board meeting three trophies she won this summer – will compete…

First Degree Murder charges filed against gang member in Cicero shooting death

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

First Degree Murder charges filed against gang member in Cicero shooting death Two men from Cicero were walking along the street at the 2200 Block of Central Avenue in Cicero on Saturday night, July 13 at around 9:30 PM when a Black Hummer with four passengers, three young men and one woman stopped in traffic…

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Lyons offers free concerts

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons offers free concerts From polka to rock, wide range covered By Steve Metsch A wide range of music will be heard this summer during Lyons’ Music In The Park concert series held in Veterans Park, 4100 Lawndale Ave. The series, which started July 10 with The Redmonds, will bring seven performers each of the…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

The principals of the matter

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

The principals of the matter Lyons SD 103 expects to hire two in near future By Steve Metsch Two principal job openings were the main topic of discussion the latest meeting of the Lyons School District 103 board of education. The July 10 meeting was rescheduled from June 25 when police were searching for a…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

100 years young

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

100 years young Century mark for former mayor Ed Formento By Steve Metsch Other than using a walker, you wouldn’t know Ed Formento turned 100 years old on July 5. The former mayor of Willow Springs has a firm handshake to go along with his quick wit. “I feel great. I look great,” said Formento….

Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20 The Orland Fire Protection District will celebrate its 50thAnniversary as a Fire District and its 125thyear fighting fires during its annual Open House on Saturday July 20, 2019. The annual Open House will be extra special this year, as the Orland Fire Protection District celebrates its…

Events, Fire, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

July 13, 2019July 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month American suburban focused online newspaper celebrates its 8th Year Anniversary as an independent publication serving the Chicagoland suburbs. Readership continues to grow. Suburban Chicagoland’s viewership has surpassed more than 1 million views per month, according to our hosting site GoDaddy. The increase in the…