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Foster, Durbin, Duckworth introduce resolution to name Fermilab Research Center after renowned physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Foster, Durbin, Duckworth introduce resolution to name Fermilab Research Center after renowned physicist Dr. Helen Edwards Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced on Friday February 3, 2023 that they introduced a bicameral resolution to rename Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC) after the…

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Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sheriff Dart Warns Public of Phone Scam Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning of a telephone scam where a caller identifying as a Sheriff’s Office employee tells victims they must pay a large fine for missing court or they will go to jail. The caller tells the victim to pay the fine using…

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Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23

February 2, 2023February 8, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23
Tickets and Ads available for the February 23rd event at Papa Joe’s Restaurant in Orland Park by visiting the Orland Township Democratic Organization website.

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How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area

January 31, 2023December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area This a “How To” for Americans interested in experiencing the exotic and exciting flavors of Middle East and Arab foods. A lot of Americans ask me all the time how to enjoy a great Arab and Middle Eastern meal and I am happy…

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First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats

January 31, 2023February 6, 2023 News Editor No Comments

First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats Orland Park — Veteran and experienced first responders Matthew G. Rafferty and William Bonnar Jr., officially announced their candidacies for the April 4 election for two seats on the Board of Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD). The two candidates filed petitions in December…

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D230 students win prestigious art awards

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

D230 students win prestigious art awards Recently, 24 Consolidated High School District student artists competed against students from dozens of high schools in their Regional Scholastic Arts competitions. Sandburg Eagles entered 43 individual works (drawings, photography, digital images, and paintings) and five portfolios for the regional competition, which adjudicated nearly 84 portfolios and 2246 individual…

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Alderman Raymond Lopez would have made a great mayor

January 26, 2023February 3, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Alderman Raymond Lopez would have made a great mayor Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez is running for re-election as alderman of the 15th Ward. He considered running for mayor but decided that he would step down from that candidacy to not weaken other candidates seeking to oust the incompetent and racist Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lopez…

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Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee State Rep. Fran Hurley will continue to serve as chair of the House Police and Fire Committee in the 103rd General Assembly, carrying on her mission of advocating for and supporting first responders. “Now more than ever, it’s important that Springfield prioritizes our police officers, firefighters and…