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Michigan’s 13th Congressional battle topic on radio Friday with Ian Conyers

July 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Michigan’s 13th Congressional battle topic on radio Friday with Ian Conyers Ian Conyers, the nephew of long serving and popular Congressman John Conyers, who retired in 2017 and creating the vacancy the 13th District seat, will join award winning Palestinian American journalist and radio talk show host on live radio on Friday July 17, 2020…

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Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference Under the failed reign of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, gang-related gun violence has surged in Cook County, and as Chicago experiences one of its bloodiest summers, a national study that analyzes prosecutorial malpractice names Kim Foxx as one of the worst prosecutors in…

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Illinois Census recognizes needs of Arab Americans

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Census recognizes needs of Arab Americans U.S. Census stresses importance of including Arab Americans and Muslims in the 2020 Census count during event at DuSable Museum of African American History on Wednesday. The Census has hired several Arab Americans to assist from Chicago and is receiving support from the influential American Arab Chamber of…

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“They lost the war”

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

“They lost the war” Madigan, Lipinski question honoring Confederacy By Steve Metsch U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) and Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan agree that it’s not a good idea to honor Confederate Army generals with military bases and statues. A former college history professor, Lipinski urged doing historical research when it comes…

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Small beer gardens OK in Lyons

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Small beer gardens OK in Lyons Bronze Eagle Pub, BuckleDown Brewing both benefit By Steve Metsch The owners of the Bronze Eagle Pub and BuckleDown Brewing are pleased with recent action by the Lyons Village Board that positively impacts them. Rick Riggio, who has owned the Bronze Eagle Pub, 7320 W. Pershing Road, for six…

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Late Legion Cmdr. honored

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Late Legion Cmdr. honored Lyons gathers to say goodbye to Charles “Moe” Gerny By Steve Metsch The late Charles “Moe” Gerny got a fitting send-off from the village he loved. Gerny, a former commander of Emil Scheive American Legion Post 699, was honored with an outdoor ceremony in front of the Lyons Village Hall on…

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COVID-19 cases in Orland Park jump nearly 20 percent in two weeks

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

COVID-19 cases in Orland Park jump nearly 20 percent in two weeks The number of coronavirus COVID-19 infections continues to increase in Orland Park as the virus becomes a focus of the political fight Mayor Keith Pekau asserts are “coordinated, factually incorrect attacks from several angles that were clearly not coincidence and hardly surprising.” Pekau…

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Passing it on

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Passing it on Chicago water rate hike hits Bridgevew By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board had no choice but to pass on to residents a water rate hike imposed by Chicago, officials said. At the board’s July 1 meeting, village trustees voted 6-0 to increase the water rates by 2.75 percent. The new rates…

SD 103 board member angered

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

SD 103 board member angered Rips peers for insensitive FB post about late son By Steve Metsch Lyons School District 103 board member Winifred Rodriguez has taken to task two members of the board’s minority after a private Facebook page they administrate delved into one of her saddest memories. Rodriguez’ son, Chicago police officer Tito…

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Lyons boosts motel tax

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons boosts motel tax Extra $25,000 to $30,000 is expected annually By Steve Metsch The village of Lyons expects to make an extra $25,000 to $30,000 each year with a new hotel/motel tax, Financial Director Dan Denys said. The village board at its July 7 meeting unanimously approved increasing the hotel/motel tax from 3.5 percent…

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Original Pancake House

July 13, 2020July 14, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Original Pancake House Chain plans to fill vacant building in La Grange By Steve Metsch The former Bakers Square site in La Grange will not be vacant for very long. Just four months after Bakers Squares closed, passersby now see a sign alerting them of a new restaurant there. The Original Pancake House will occupy…

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South Elgin’s Hoffer Plastics: “We’re Hiring”

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

South Elgin’s Hoffer Plastics: “We’re Hiring” Hoffer Plastics Corporation, an industry leader and innovator in the custom injection molding industry, announced today that is is hiring immediately to fill positions in the following departments: Inspector Technician (Shifts 2 & 3) Set-Up Molding Technician (Shifts 2 & 3) Mold Repair Hoffer Plastics offers its employees competitive…

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Pappas: Stay home! Everything you can do at my office you can do at cookcountytreasurer.com

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pappas: Stay home! Everything you can do at my office you can do at cookcountytreasurer.com Homeowners and business people can avoid a trip downtown by taking care of their property taxes at cookcountytreasurer.com, including making payments, searching for refunds and verifying tax exemptions, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. “Stay home!” Pappas said. “Millions of people…

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Orland Fire District touts “Dementia Friendly” awareness to support residents in need

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District touts “Dementia Friendly” awareness to support residents in need The Orland Fire Protection District declared in partnership with the Village of Orland Park, the Orland Chamber of Commerce and Aishling Companion Home Care announced that it is recognizing the needs of individuals who suffer from dementia. The Fire District announced it is…

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Rashida Tlaib faces tough re-election challenge from Brenda Jones

July 10, 2020July 12, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rashida Tlaib faces tough re-election challenge from Brenda Jones (Radio Podcast) Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, who served a brief five week term representing the 13th Congressional District in Michigan, discusses her rematch with Rashida Tlaib who won the full 13th District Congressional term in 2018. The next Democratic Primary is August 4, 2020…

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Madigan directs removal of Stephen Douglas portrait from State House Building

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan directs removal of Stephen Douglas portrait from State House Building Research reveals Stephen Douglas, the Democratic candidate for president against Republican Abraham Lincoln, was a slave owner. Madigan also directed the removal of statues of both Douglas and also Pierre Menard, also a slave owner. Madigan said he is directing the state to review…

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Stop focusing on guns, focus on the criminals

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Stop focusing on guns, focus on the criminals If Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot would stop trying to be the icon of several “movements” and start acting like a leader who can recognize the real problems, maybe Chicago wouldn’t be making headlines every week with record shootings and a growing list of gun related fatalities. By…

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The call of the sea

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

The call of the sea Clerk Porfirio promoted to commander in Navy Reserve By Steve Metsch Mike Porfirio answers to “Clerk” at the Township of Lyons office. But in his other duties, he now can be called “Commander.” Last year, Porfirio, who is a graduate of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, was promoted to the…