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Lincolnshire Republican Sukovic announces bid to run for 59th State Rep District

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lincolnshire Republican Sukovic announces bid to run for 59th State Rep District Marko Sukovic, a Stevenson High School alum and graduating senior from the University of Illinois, has announced he is circulating petitions to run for state representative in Illinois’ 59th District. Sukovic has worked his way through college and has been a tireless…

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Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule

November 15, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago releases its 2018 Special Events Schedule Year of Creative Youth January–December 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2018 as the “Year of Creative Youth.” The $2 million investment by the City of Chicago will include a Creative Youth Festival across the Millennium Park Campus, performance…

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Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club Chris Kennedy received the formal endorsement of the prominent Arab American Democratic Club and the Illinois Arab American community at a fundraiser held in Worth Illinois on November 8. Kennedy said he would fight against racism and discrimination and work with Arab American and Muslim American leaders…

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Tinley Park educates teens against drinking

November 15, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tinley Park educates teens against drinking Tinley Park Says It LOUDly and Proudly: “Know the NO”. Ambitious student & parents campaign aims to reduce incidence of underage drinking “Know the NO” is the theme of an ambitious year-long campaign aimed at students and parents in the Tinley Park community to reduce the incidence of underage drinking….

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New TV Sitcom “The Mayor” gives politics a funny edge

November 13, 2017November 13, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

New TV Sitcom “The Mayor” gives politics a funny edge Bernard David Jones brings his comedic acting chops – perfected during his time spent at CollegeHumor – to primetime TV in one of Fall TV’s new comedy series The Mayor (TUESDAYs (9:30|8:30c) on ABC). The new ABC comedy revolves around young rapper ‘Courtney Rose’ (Brandon Michael…

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Christmas holidays shoved down our throats

November 9, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Christmas holidays shoved down our throats It’s not even three weeks till Thanksgiving and stores are already pushing and promoting Christmas. Don’t you think it’s just too soon? Maybe we should enjoy the Fall and also Thanksgiving before we start focusing on the Christmas holidays. By Ray Hanania You don’t have to be Christian to…

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Will wonders never cease?

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Will wonders never cease? Bears favored over Packers for the first time since 2008 By Steve Metsch Yes, folks, you read that correctly. The Bears, as of this morning, are 3-point favorites over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. That’s the first time since December 2008. The Bears were giving four points that Monday night…

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Willow Springs looks to future

November 8, 2017September 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Willow Springs looks to future Village tries to be more friendly to potential businesses By Steve Metsch Willow Springs has been busy celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, but is looking to the future. Speaking at a recent meeting of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce, village administrator Brent Woods called Willow Springs “a little…

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Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released a video last night again calling for major reform to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in response to an account written by Donna Brazile, the interim DNC chair who stepped in after Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was removed. Brazile’s account describes a rigged Democratic presidential nomination process. Earlier in the…

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Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment House Democrats Advance Measures to Combat Harassment, Commit to Continuing Effort to Change Culture As part of an ongoing effort to change the culture at the State Capitol and beyond, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats are advancing a series of measures to further crack down…

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Bridgeview treats seniors to Halloween lunch

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview treats seniors to Halloween lunch About 300, some in costumes, attend Toyota Park event By Steve Metsch The day after the Chicago Fire lost a playoff game, Toyota Park was still a festive place to be. That’s because a Halloween luncheon, sponsored by Mayor Steve Landek and the village board and free to Bridgeview…

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Bridgeview approves three ordinances

November 3, 2017November 7, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview approves three ordinances Auto repair shop to open in now-vacant building By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board, at its Nov. 1 meeting, approved three ordinances by unanimous vote. The board approved a special use and parking variation to allow operation of an auto repair shop at 7100 S. Harlem Ave. Right now, that…

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La Grange focuses on infrastructure

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

La Grange focuses on infrastructure Main intersection done soon; sewer work is next on agenda By Steve Metsch La Grange Village President Thomas Livingston discussed the many road improvement that have been ongoing this year at a recent meeting of the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. “In La Grange, we really try to keep an…

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Argo High shopping for boilers

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Argo High shopping for boilers Current “workhorses” date back to the 1970s By Steve Metsch Argo Community High School is in the market for new boilers. The current three cast-iron boilers, in the lower level of the original building, have been “workhorses” since the 1970 and provide heat for the old building, business manager Joe Murphy…

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The Dugout reopens

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

The Dugout reopens Longtime Burbank restaurant has loyal customers smiling By Steve Metsch Ray Sierakowski said it “felt like home” when he eating a hot dog Oct. 23 at The Dugout. Hey, it’s been more than four months since he could enjoy food at his favorite restaurant in Burbank. “I went to a few other…

Lyons approves sidewalks plan

November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons approves sidewalks plan Residents split cost with village for improvements By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board recently approved a contract for this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. At its meeting on Oct. 17, the village board approved a $53,575 contract with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc., of Skokie. “We are continuing to do the…

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The Dome Restaurant is demolished

November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

The Dome Restaurant is demolished Indian Head Park to consider development at busy corner By Steve Metsch The Dome Restaurant, a landmark at the corner of Joliet and Wolf roads in Indian Head Park, was demolished this week and the village is looking for development ideas. “It’s been abandoned about three years. The owner, Nick…

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Russell’s Barbecue is coming to Countryside

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Russell’s Barbecue is coming to Countryside Legendary restaurant to occupy former home of Beef ‘N Brandy By Steve Metsch One of the Chicago area’s most famous barbecue restaurants plans to come to Countryside. Russell’s Barbecue, located at 1621 Thatcher Ave., Elmwood Park, hopes to open a restaurant in the former Beef ‘N Brandy Restaurant, 5545…

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