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Loyola rambles to win Running game too much for Brother Rice By Steve Metsch Thanks to a formidable running game, stingy defense and a key penalty, Loyola proved it belongs in the elite of Chicago area football with a big win at Brother Rice. After a first quarter that saw each offense stuck in neutral,…
Opinion: Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads Orland Township Republican Chairperson Liz Gorman released a powerful series of videos slamming Orland Mayor Keith Pekau for backing a slate of “fake” Republicans. Pekau has isolated every elected official to the disadvantage of the needs of Orland taxpayers, but hopes to pull the wool over…
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‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents Monday, April 12 Event at Georgios Banquets Open to Township. Residents in Phase 1B and with Underlying Medical Conditions or Otherwise Eligible Under Phase 1C Building on the success of Orland Township’s two recent vaccination events for local seniors, Supervisor Paul O’Grady announced…
By Steve Neuhaus Thursday Morning Quarterback is a weekly sports show live streamed on Facebook each Thursday morning. The one hour episode beginning at 7am is hosted by Jeff Vorva and Steve Metsch both news and sports reporters along with Sports Editor Jason Maholy and produced by Steve Neuhaus, former freelance newspaper photographer, now contributor…
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Opinion: Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos Police are again being unfairly targeted in legislation that strips away their “qualified immunity” and exposes them to unjustified and frivolous lawsuits, while the legislators who are stripping them of protection continue to enjoy “qualified immunity” for their actions … and the Cook…
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By Steve Neuhaus When Attorney Kevin Bugos was informed of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago cancelling all sports at grade school level due to Covid 19 pandemic, he wasn’t taking this decision lightly. Bugos who has been coaching basketball at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School in Orland Hills organized a club team called the…
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Reavis Boles over Spartans Senior scores 4 touchdowns, runs for 252 yards By Steve Metsch Rashaad Boles is not one to seek the spotlight. Rather, it finds him. After he scorched Oak Lawn for four touchdowns and 252 yards on 26 carries – leading Reavis to a 36-12 victory in Burbank – the humble senior…
Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District Jim Hickey is running for re-election for the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees touting one of the best national records of any fire district in the country. Hickey, who previously served as OFPD Board President, has worked to make the Fire District the best…
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House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings House Redistricting Committee Chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging members of the public and advocates to participate in the process of creating new districts by sharing testimony at the committee’s upcoming regional hearings beginning this week. “People throughout Illinois have insight into their communities…
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New restaurant and bar opens along Lake Michigan SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT VIEWS AND LATIN-AMERICAN INSPIRED FARE CREATE THE PERFECT SYMPHONY AT LÍRICA, CHICAGO’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANT AND BAR CONCEPT. The Buzzed-About New Waterfront Restaurant and Patio Will Pair World-Class Views of Glimmering Lake Michigan and Latin American-Inspired Cuisine to Delight Locals and City Explorers Alike. Look out…
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Home care healthcare in COVID-19 pandemic What They Are Saying: As COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Continues, Long Term Care Residents And Staff Hopeful for Future The COVID-19 vaccines have given residents and staff of long term care facilities a sense of hope. Nationwide vaccinations have led to weekly cases dropping to record lows, indicating that the…
Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford Chicago rallies from two deficits to extend winning streak to four games Rookie forward Jamieson Rees’ third-period goal erased the game’s fourth and final tie as the Chicago Wolves claimed a 5-4 victory over the host Rockford IceHogs Sunday afternoon. Rees produced the Wolves’ final two goals…
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Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs Cotton and Lajoie score in first 44 seconds to trigger rout David Cotton and Max Lajoie scored in the opening 44 seconds to set the tone for the Chicago Wolves’ 6-3 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Saturday night at the Wolves Training Facility. Cotton scored twice while Lajoie, Tanner…
Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau doesn’t want you to talk about the FACT that he has taken the $150,000 salary that he criticized every year since he was been elected. That’s $600,000 collected from Orland Park Taxpayers over the past four years. Instead, Pekau misleadingly claims…
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Candidates for local office speak at Arab American Democratic Club Candidate and Leadership forum The Arab American Democratic Club hosted its 2021 Candidate and Leadership Forum on Thursday March 25 featuring a long slate of candidates for local elective office and elected government officials and speakers. The event was held to commemorate April Arab American…
Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers Grants awarded as a part of an expansion of COVID-19 vaccines for hardest-hit and highest-risk communities. Beginning April 1, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to invest over $6 billion nationally in Community Health Centers to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities…
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Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Tuesday saluted two leaders of the Arab American community in conjunction with the celebration this April of Arab American Heritage Month. Pappas presented Certificates of Excellence to Samir Khalil, a businessman and founder of the Arab American Democratic Club, and…
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Pet Parade in September Pandemic moves 75th annual event from June date By Steve Metsch Right now, there will be a 75th Pet Parade in La Grange this year. But it won’t held on the usual day, the first Saturday after Memorial Day. That is June 5 this year. Rather, organizers have decided – citing concerns…