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To combat coronavirus, we may need more antibiotics

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Guest Columnist No Comments

To combat coronavirus, we may need more antibiotics Every time people take antibiotics, some bacteria may survive, multiply, and evolve to become resistant to existing treatments. Today, common bacterial infections like strep throat no longer respond to run-of-the-mill antibiotics. In fact, some patients, especially those on ventilators, aren’t dying from the virus, but from other…

Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Guest Commentary, Health, Opinion

Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

May 6, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-290, I-355, I-80, I-57 and I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams will continue in May for the Illinois Tollway’s new northbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294)…

Business, construction, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Orland Park opens recreational services as state modifies coronavirus restrictions

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park opens recreational services as state modifies coronavirus restrictions As Illinois’ modified stay-at-home takes effect, Recreation and Parks provides an update regarding programs and services Tennis and Pickleball Courts Open For Singles Play Frisbee Golf and Dog Park Open with Restrictions Governor Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order took effect May 1 and runs through the…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

McCook battles virus

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

McCook battles virus Masks, gloves, sanitizer given to each household By Steve Metsch The village of McCook may be small, but it responded in a big way to the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Terrance Carr, Police Chief Mario DePasquale and Fire Chief Joseph Myrick put together a program to help village residents be better prepared. On…

Lyons SD 103 improvements

May 4, 2020November 16, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons SD 103 improvements New fire alarm systems for three schools By Steve Metsch New fire alarm systems will be installed at Edison, Home and Lincoln schools after a rare unanimous approval by the Lyons School District 103 board. The board approved the idea at its meeting held April 28 at Washington Middle School in…

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Pritzker acts recklessly, jeopardizes first responders

May 2, 2020July 5, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pritzker acts recklessly, jeopardizes first responders Gov. J.B. Pritzker spent $17 million to purchase face masks but it turns out they were fake and useless, another example of his poor leadership as Illinois governor. That wasted money and his excessive taxes that he imposed on Illinois taxpayers has created an unjustified burden on the state’s…

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O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market How can Cook County survive the lack of judgment and misguided social agenda of Kim Foxx? First, in response to an office employee contracting COVID-19 at the Domestic Violence Courthouse in March, Foxx shut down the building, leaving victims of domestic abuse…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, elections, Government, News, Politics

Generosity floors Naperville tailor

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Generosity floors Naperville tailor Donated fabric results in 3,000 plus masks By Steve Metsch Preferring to focus on the positive, Monika Gawalek, who owns Tailoring By Monica in Naperville, talked about the masks she, family and friends are making for people to wear during the coronavirus pandemic. Like so many businesses, church groups, civic organizations,…

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Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian Robbery Suspect shot by civilians during second robbery attempt in Justice A male accused of trying to rob a local business in the Village of Justice for the second time in five days was shot by a civilian with a conceal-carry license in…

Crime, General Topics, News, Police

Chicago resident on Navy assignment

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago resident on Navy assignment Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Jeriel Butler, from Chicago, stirs cheese sauce in the aft galley aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean April 26, 2020. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) remains at sea in the Atlantic as a certified…

Briefs, Chicago, Cook County, General Topics, Government, News, Releases, Veterans

FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite If you are looking for a funny series to watch during the coronavirus pandemic, try FX’s series “What We Do in the Shadows,” a hilarious comedic look at vampire life in America through the eyes of four vampires from the 19th Century (or older)…

Comedy, coronavirus, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, Humor, Movies, News, Television

Music beating virus so far

April 25, 2020April 26, 2020 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Music beating virus so far Communities planning free concerts this summer By Steve Metsch Local communities are hoping their summer music festivals are not casualties of the coronavirus, which has result in so many spring cancelations. Brookfield and Lyons are banking on the lifting of restrictions of large groups because of concerns of spreading the…

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Drive-Thru Parties

April 25, 2020April 26, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Drive-Thru Parties Brookfield fire and police offer parades By Steve Metsch As a way to buoy spirits, Brookfield is offering residents drive-by birthday parades featuring some of the village’s police and fire vehicles. Stevie Ferrari, director of the Brookfield parks and recreation department, said that resident can send a request to her at [email protected]. It’s…

Illinois processes nearly 800,000 unemployment claims

April 23, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois processes nearly 800,000 unemployment claims IDES Processes Over 750,000 Unemployment Claims Since March, Pays Out More Than $700 Million in Benefits 13 Week Extension of Benefits Through Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Now Live The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 102,937 new initial unemployment claims…

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Ald. Quinn introduces ordinances to extend Airbnb Ban in 13th Ward

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ald. Quinn introduces ordinances to extend Airbnb Ban in 13th Ward Chicago Ald. Marty Quinn today introduced two ordinances that further support his constituents’ request to ban home-sharing services like Airbnb from operating in the 13th ward. To date, Quinn has banned Airbnb and other home-sharing services from 40 out of 48 precincts in his ward. His…

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Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

April 21, 2020April 27, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out Tensions between husbands and wives are hitting new highs. After being at home for the past three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, I can understand why frustrations are mounting. I’m ready to escape. Published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group:…

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Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Home under renovation damaged by fire A home under renovation on the 147th Block of Holly Court in Orland Park was damaged by fire on Monday. Neighbors witnessed heavy smoke coming from the property and alerted the Orland Fire Protection District. Firefighters arriving on the scene quickly brought the fire under control. Officials from…

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Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

April 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses Jim Oberweis, candidate for Congress in the 14th District, said he would send U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi ice cream, from his ice cream business, if she would go to Washington D.C. to develop and support support for small businesses…

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