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Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications
Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications Applications are now open for programs that promote economic development, public services and transportation improvements throughout the County The Cook County Board of Commissioners and President Toni Preckwinkle announced a call for applications for the Department of Transportation and Highway’s (DoTH) “Invest in Cook” grant…

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New Secretary of State reaffirms rejection of inappropriate license plates

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Secretary of State reaffirms rejection of inappropriate license plates
New Secretary of State reaffirms rejection of inappropriate license plates

New Secretary of State reaffirms rejection of inappropriate license plates Secretary of State Giannoulias reveals rejected vanity plates in 2022 Small percentage prohibited for violating the state’s vehicle code There will be no PEEPEE, SUKIT or DUCKYOU for Illinois drivers. Those are just a few of the nearly 400 requests for vanity and personalized license…

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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report Report serves as a road map to modernize the office, transform operations, and upgrade services Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today released his Transition Team’s report that will serve as a blueprint for modernizing the office, transforming operations and expanding services to best serve…

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United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers

Posted on December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers
United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers

United offers endless airline travel problems for travelers The worst challenge travelers face is the ineptitude of the Airline companies. They hide behind weather delays and overbooking to distract you from their core problems. Their check in system is horrible and their cell phone App, which is supposed to make it easy, doesn’t always work….

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

Posted on December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport Ray Hanania writes to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and describes the horror of having to travel through O’Hare Airport’s filthy, disgusting condition while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promotes her candidacy for re-election in nauseating ads that repetitively broadcast over O’Hare…

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Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County
Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department…

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New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County
New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County Romeoville, Bolingbrook project improves safety, mobility, quality of life The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by officials and community leaders in Romeoville, Bolingbrook and Will County to celebrate the completion of the new-and-improved Weber Road interchange, part of a $96.7 million investment…

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Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses
Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses Registration now open with presentations and resources from leading financial institutions on financial best practices, access to capital, and small business growth strategies The Illinois Tollway is hosting a Building the Road to Success: Financial Planning for Small Businesses event in Chicago this week to…

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16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges
16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

16 St. Ignatius Hockey team members injured, truck drive faces DUI charges Truck crash injures St. Ignatius Hockey team; Truck driver taken into custody with DUI Charges pending; Driver’s record and knowledge of company executives may become critical issue At least 16 members of the St. Ignatius Prep High School junior varsity hockey team were…

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Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian
Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

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Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By News Editor 1 Comment on Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law
Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law

Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law On Oct. 13, 2022 U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that Illinois will receive $2,250,129,111 from the historic Infrastructure Law to strengthen roads, bridges and tunnels across the state. “The Infrastructure Law is delivering historic investments to build safer, stronger, smarter roadways,” said Rep. Casten….

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Highway Commissioner Rubino Receives Grant Funds

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Highway Commissioner Rubino Receives Grant Funds
Highway Commissioner Rubino Receives Grant Funds

Highway Commissioner Rubino receives Grant Funds Orland Township Highway Department Commissioner Antonio Rubino receives funds for road assessments The Orland Township Highway Department has received grant funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The funds will allow for road assessments and pavement management implementation of the unincorporated areas in Orland Township. The evaluation…

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