Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase

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Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase

Hastings: Families deserve a heads-up before major insurance increase State Senator Michael E. Hastings has introduced Senate Bill 2699, legislation that would require insurance companies to provide advance written notice to consumers before imposing significant rate increases on home or auto insurance policies. “Consumers deserve to know when a rate increase is coming so they…

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US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

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US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), one of the nation’s leading voices for gun violence prevention, has announced his endorsement of Rep. Robin Kelly for United States Senate in Illinois.  As colleagues and gun violence prevention champions, Murphy and Kelly have worked closely…

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Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire

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Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire

Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire Orland Fire Protection District, IL – One firefighter with the Orland Fire Protection District suffered minor injuries but was treated and released after battling a home fire in Orland Park Tuesday (09-23-25) afternoon. Emergency calls identified heavy smoke billowing from a two-story residential home with…

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Hastings files legislation to combat ‘cost shifting’ practices in insurance rate setting

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Hastings files legislation to combat ‘cost shifting’ practices in insurance rate setting

Hastings files legislation to combat ‘cost shifting’ practices in insurance rate setting In the wake of insurance rate hikes throughout Illinois, State Senator Michael E. Hastings has filed legislation aiming to prohibit insurance companies from engaging in “cost shifting” and to strengthen protections for Illinois consumers against unfair insurance rates. “Cost shifting is fundamentally unfair,”…

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Quinn and Lawson reach agreement on revised ADU Ordinance with strong labor support

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Quinn and Lawson reach agreement on revised ADU Ordinance with strong labor support

Quinn and Lawson reach agreement on revised ADU Ordinance with strong labor support Alds. Marty Quinn (13) and Bennett Lawson (44) today announced an agreement on a revised Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance that is set to bring much-needed affordable housing options to Chicago residents while ensuring fair labor practices. The revised ordinance has the…

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Attorney General Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert on Data Breaches Following TransUnion Cyber Incident L

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Attorney General Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert on Data Breaches Following TransUnion Cyber Incident L

Attorney General Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert on Data Breaches Following TransUnion Cyber Incident Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on data breaches following a recently revealed cyber incident at TransUnion that impacted more than 4.4 million people in July. The breach, which involved unauthorized access through a third-party application, compromised personal…

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Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting

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Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting

Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting State Senator Michael E. Hastings has introduced Senate Bill 2691, legislation that would examine whether Illinois families are paying unfairly high premiums due to nondriving factors that have little to do with actual risk on the road or in the home. “Families in Illinois deserve…

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Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE

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Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE

Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and political columnist Ray Hanania discuss the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, the murder of Charlie Kirk, the backlash on free speech and increased censorship, Woke vs New Woke, the Great American Divide, how to…

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The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use

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The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use

The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use By Maria Pappas When it comes to property taxes in Cook County, a lot of people feel like they’re staring at a 1,000-piece puzzle—and someone hid the box with the picture on the cover. That’s why I want to tell you about a tool that helps you…

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Hastings meets with Matteson School District 162 leaders to strengthen school safety measures

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Hastings meets with Matteson School District 162 leaders to strengthen school safety measures

Hastings meets with Matteson School District 162 leaders to strengthen school safety measures State Senator Michael E. Hastings visited Matteson School District 162 last week to meet with Superintendent Dr. Blondean Davis and district leaders to discuss security measures, rapid response plans and other protocols designed to keep students safe. The meeting focused on how…

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Author Jeffrey Wolfson Publishes A Prayer Book: Reflections for a Shared, Sacred World

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Author Jeffrey Wolfson Publishes A Prayer Book: Reflections for a Shared, Sacred World

Author Jeffrey Wolfson Publishes A Prayer Book: Reflections for a Shared, Sacred World Ridgefield, CT — [8/26/25] — Jeffrey Wolfson announces the publication of his debut work, “A Prayer Book: Reflections for a Shared, Sacred World,” now available in paperback and Kindle editions through Amazon. Unlike traditional prayer books, Wolfson’s work is not a set…

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Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter

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Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter

Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is irreplaceable. When that bond is threatened, the stakes could not be any higher.  A devoted father was horrified to discover that his ex had filed and obtained an order of protection against him under…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity By: Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on September 18th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote…

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Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic

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Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic

Orland Fire Protection District now accepting applications for position of firefighter/paramedic Orland Fire Protection District, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District is accepting applications from the public for the position of firefighter/paramedic. Individuals who are between 21 and 35 years of age can apply, with certain minimum required qualifications. The starting salary for new…

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Hastings announces $75,000 state grant to upgrade New Lenox Township Fire Protection District communication systems

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Hastings announces $75,000 state grant to upgrade New Lenox Township Fire Protection District communication systems

Hastings announces $75,000 state grant to upgrade New Lenox Township Fire Protection District communication systems State Senator Michael E. Hastings, a U.S. Army combat veteran, announced Tuesday that the New Lenox Township Fire Protection District has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The funding will support an…

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No one injured in Orland Park apartment building fire Thursday

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No one injured in Orland Park apartment building fire Thursday

No one injured in Orland Park apartment building fire Thursday Orland Fire Protection District, IL – No one was injured when an Orland Park home caught fire Thursday. OFPD Officials are investigating the cause of the fire that burned the kitchen of an apartment building, but suspect it may be related to the oven in…

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Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz

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Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz

Nick Uniejewski challenges anti-Arab Illinois State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz Former congressional aide challenges Illinois State Senator infamous for her anti-Arab and anti-Muslim political rhetoric, Sara Feigenholtz in 6th Illinois Senate District. Click these links to view Feigenholt’s racist conduct. Feigenholtz Islamophobic Social Media Posts  … Arabs and Muslims call for Feigenholtz to resign  It’s Nick…

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Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved  

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Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved  

Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved   By: Laura Reichel For many dads, the letters DCFS bring more than just anxiety; they unleash a nightmare of fear, doubt, and the possibility of losing the person they cherish most. This was the reality for a devoted dad who suddenly felt himself branded as dangerous and unfit.  Terrified…

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