Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan Convening of Chicagoland transportation leaders comes as Congress moves forward with passing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a historic investment that will create millions of good jobs and rebuild our country’s infrastructure U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) on Tuesday convened Chicagoland area transit leaders…

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Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 News Editor

Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence The Orland Fire Protection District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 4:22 PM on Saturday (April 3, 2021). for a house fire located in the 15500 block of 116th Court. The fire was restricted to a small area of the home but spread rapidly…

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Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

April 4, 2021May 3, 2021 News Editor

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist Former Congressman William O. Lipinski has joined Suburban Chicagoland as a columnist writing Op-Ed commentary on national and regional politics writing the “Right from the Middle” Opinion Commentary column twice each month Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward beginning in 1975 and…

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Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators

April 4, 2021November 17, 2021 William Lipinski

Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators Three oligarchs rule this country, each acting as dictator for their wing of government- the President, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House. These three individuals make decisions for our country, not the American people and a…

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Loyola rambles to win

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Steve Metsch

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,…

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Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads

April 2, 2021March 30, 2022 Ray Hanania

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

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 Ray Hanania

‘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…

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Thursday Morning Quarterback Show Features Prep Sports

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Steve Neuhaus

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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Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos

April 1, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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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Local Attorney Gives Back On Basketball Court, Teaches Life Lessons

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Steve Neuhaus

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

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Steve Metsch

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…

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Jim Hickey seeks re-election to Orland Fire Protection District

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 News Editor

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

March 29, 2021November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania

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

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Ray Hanania

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

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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…

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Ross, Chicago Wolves earn rollercoaster win in Rockford

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

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

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

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…

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Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years

March 27, 2021April 28, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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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