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Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 News Editor 3 Comments

Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District The suburban lawyer and engineer entered the race for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Suburban Chicago 6th District in a press conference Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022. Scott Kaspar announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Illinois’ 6th Congressional District…

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Mount Kilimanjaro is calling

January 24, 2022January 26, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mount Kilimanjaro is calling Lyons man climbs Africa’s tallest peak this week By Steve Metsch While you’re reading this story, Lyons resident Stephan Alheim will be busy climbing the tallest mountain in Africa. Alheim is in a group of 10 adventurers who this week are climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro which is 19,341…

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Willow Springs to hire Lyons official

January 24, 2022January 26, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Willow Springs to hire Lyons official Public Works’ Grace to become village administrator By Steve Metsch Ryan Grace, public works director in Lyons the past four years, is expected to be hired as the Willow Springs Village Administrator this week. The village board is expected to approve his hiring at its 7 p.m. Jan. 27…

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Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…

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Podcast reviews President Biden’s speech the Ukraine Crisis and Voting Rights

January 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Podcast reviews President Biden’s speech the Ukraine Crisis and Voting Rights Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster, S2 E3, 01-20-22 In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss President Joe Biden’s press conference marking his first year in…

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Winnipeg Moose defeat Chicago Wolves 3 to 1

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Winnipeg Moose defeat Chicago Wolves 3 to 1 Chicago dominates for 30-plus minutes, but Manitoba rallies late, Despite firing 18 more shots than the Manitoba Moose, the Chicago Wolves fell by a 3-1 count Sunday afternoon at Canada Life Centre. Despite firing 18 more shots than the Manitoba Moose, the Chicago Wolves fell by a 3-1…

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Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support Three local libraries are set to receive grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview). “This funding benefits our children and working families who rely on our libraries for resources and assistance,” Landek…

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Casten slams delays in mail delivery

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten slams delays in mail delivery Casten delivers speech calling for action on postal delays devastating Illinois Seniors, Families and small businesses U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of…