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Friends of Park opposes private use of park for Obama library

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Friends of Park opposes private use of public land for Obama library Friends of the Parks responds to the Chicago City Council adoption of an ordinance authorizing construction of the Obama Presidential Center on park land in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side. Public Pressure Ensures Movement Toward a “Park Positive” Outcome for Jackson Park Friends…

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Nazareth routs Andrew

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Nazareth routs Andrew Evans plays through heartache, scores three TDs By Steve Metsch Diamond Evans was given an option by Coach Tim Racki before Nazareth’s first-round Class 7A playoff game. The star receiver’s grandfather, Wesley Ivy, died in Missouri on Friday. Racki told Evans he could grieve with his family, watch the game, play in…

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Thank a Veteran this week and every week

October 29, 2018November 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Thank a Veteran this week and every week Thank a Veteran this week and every week along with our Constitution that gives us the right to vote and enjoy freedom By Jerry Field All this week there are many events you can attend for Veterans week. Most are free in almost every community in the…

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Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community

October 28, 2018October 29, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community Local activist fought for the rights of Arabs and Muslims in the Chicagoland area and also for the rights of all in mainstream American politics. Miriam Zayed was among one of the first two Arab Americans in Chicagoland to run for public elective office in the…

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Longtime Lebanese American activist Jackie Haddad passes

October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Longtime Lebanese American activist Jackie Haddad passes Jackie Haddad worked behind-the-scenes on behalf of the influential Lebanese and Arab American communities to raise funds for the needy, helped to lead and organize the annual conferences of the Midwest Federation of American Syrian & Lebanese Clubs, and was active in her local community in Elmhurst where…

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Double Eagles

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Double Eagles Two concerts in four nights makes for great fun By Steve Metsch Attention all concert goers: If you want to have a memorable experience, try seeing the same band twice in a few nights. I had the pleasure of doing so recently. Saw the Eagles at the United Center on Oct. 15. Then…

Preckwinkle supports Cook County’s Arab American community

October 26, 2018May 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Preckwinkle supports Cook County’s Arab American community Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has worked hard to be a friend of the Arab American community. Despite a few stumbles, Preckwinkle has turned the page to realign support for Arab American rights. By Ray Hanania Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has worked hard to reverse…

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Controversy in Lyons SD 103

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Controversy in Lyons SD 103 Hiring teacher charged in shooting fuels outrage By Steve Metsch Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty and other elected officials are calling for sweeping changes at Lyons School District 103 after it was learned a sixth-grade teacher who has been charged with attempted murder was hired in August. Getty, the father of…

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Durkin faces rare challenge

October 25, 2018October 30, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Durkin faces rare challenge Darien Ald. Chlystek says change is needed By Steve Metsch Voters have a rarity in the 82ndHouse, a choice this Election Day. State Rep. Jim Durkin, the minority leader, is being challenged by Democrat Tom Chlystek, an alderman in Darien. Durkin was appointed to the job in 2006, won an election…

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Write-ins hopeful vs. Lipinski

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Write-ins hopeful vs. Lipinski Two challengers take on longtime Congressman By Steve Metsch In his re-election campaign, U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is facing three write-in candidates and a Republican nominee. The Republican nominee, Art Jones, and one of the write-in candidates, Richard Mayers, have alleged ties to white supremacist organizations. Kenneth Yerkes, a dentist…

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Lyons improves path safety

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons improves path safety Flashing signs to be installed at three intersections By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board has approved an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County to provide safer travels for those using the Salt Creek Bike Trail. The board voted unanimously at its Oct. 16 meeting to install beacon lights where the trail…

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Budget-minded Bridgeview

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Budget-minded Bridgeview Village saves big bucks buying used backhoe By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board was in a budget-minded mood at its most recent meeting. The board unanimously approved purchasing a used backhoe at considerable savings. Bridgeview has agreed to pay the South Stickney Sanitary District $20,000 for a used backhoe. Trustee James Cecott…

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Women and men Health Information available at VA Hospitals and Online

October 23, 2018November 10, 2018 News Editor No Comments

Women and men Health Information available at VA Hospitals and Online By Jerry Field It’s not a new service and offers a wealth of information on dozens of subjects. It’s been mostly in print and available at VA hospitals. The service is www.health.mil. Known as the official website of the Military Health Systems and Defense…

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America’s increasingly ugly political landscape

October 19, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

America’s increasingly ugly political landscape Much of the national mainstream American news media and the entertainment news media have gone off the deep end turning political criticism into political hate and becoming advocates for partisan politics rather than factual news or appropriate entertainment and humor By Ray Hanania I don’t watch Saturday Night Live (SNL)…

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Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election

October 18, 2018March 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park, one of the largest suburban communities in Cook County, released his endorsements for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2018 statewide and local elections. Pekau, who unseated a popular former Mayor Dan McLaughlin nearly two years ago,…

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Tollway interchange for Justice

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Tollway interchange for Justice New ramps may be open in four years By Steve Metsch Justice Mayor Kris Wasowicz was beaming Tuesday morning as he chatted with various elected and state agency officials as they stood on a gravel parking lot overlooking the Tri-State Tollway. It was cold. It was windy. And Wasowicz felt like…

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Summit honors Kurcz

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit honors Kurcz Firehouse named for family that donated land By Steve Metsch An honor that was 20 years in the making has finally happened in Summit. At the urging of Mayor Sergio Rodriguez, the current village administration decided to dedicate the firehouse at 7339 W. 59th St. to the people who made it possible,…

New members lift Eagles

October 17, 2018October 18, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

New members lift Eagles Vince Gill, Deacon Frey fit well with legendary band By Steve Metsch Do you have any plans Thursday night? If not, you should take a short drive north and attend The Eagles’ concert at the new Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee. After seeing Monday night’s concert at the United Center, I’m…

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