Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals

May 17, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Supports the Illinois Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act Legislation Passed Senate now awaiting House action The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce stands in support of SB 1722, the Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act, and the efforts of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Eddie Johnson to hold those driving…

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Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago

May 17, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago City of Chicago announces complete music lineup for the 37th Annual Taste of Chicago — a Free Cultural Experience for all your sense. Petrillo Music Shell headliners include Alessia Cara, Café Tacvba, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Passion Pit and The O’Jays—and the Bud Light Stage…

Events, Releases

Chef brings best of MLB cuisine to Lyons

May 16, 2017May 31, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Chef brings best of MLB cuisine to Lyons New owner of Stella’s in second year at popular site By Steve Metsch Baseball fans can tour concession stands of the major leagues without ever leaving Lyons. Robin Choi, who in late February celebrated one year of owning Stella’s, 3903 Joliet Ave., the batting cages and restaurant…

Entertainment, food, News

Pekau sworn in as new mayor of Orland Park

May 16, 2017September 28, 2018 Steve Neuhaus No Comments

Pekau sworn in as new mayor of Orland Park Photo array by photographer Steve Neuhaus Keith Pekau was sworn in as Orland Park’s new mayor at ceremonies held at the Orland Park Village Hall on Monday night, May 15, 2017. Pekau won a decisive election over 24-year incumbent Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who was criticized for…

Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored “NOTHING BUILDS A FUTURE LIKE A JOB” JOINT CITY, COUNTY HEARING FOCUSES ON CRISIS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Seeking Stronger Policy Solutions, Committees Hear First-hand Accounts of Youths Looking for Work & Agencies’ Struggles to Maintain Programs CHICAGO — A joint hearing of the Chicago City Council Workforce & Audit…

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Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue

May 16, 2017October 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue Rauner Runs Away When Questioned About Approaching Budget Deadline Chicago, IL – Yesterday, while hundreds of protestors attended the March to Springfield to demand a state budget after over two years of inaction, Bruce Rauner ran away from reporters’ questions regarding the approaching budget. Watch for yourself here. It comes as…

Politics, Releases

“Heavy Dirty Soul” Drum Cover, Twenty One Pilots

May 16, 2017September 25, 2018 Aaron Hanania No Comments

“Heavy Dirty Soul” Drum Cover, Twenty One Pilots By Aaron Hanania Today I play “Heavy Dirty Soul” by the Twenty One Pilots! I set my drums up outside of the house to change things up a little bit and give us a different backdrop for the video. This was a really fun song to play and…

Features, Videos

Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

May 15, 2017May 31, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends? Is The Anti-Gluten Frenzy About To Be Countered By A Pro-Wheat Comeback? Food trends changing? Americans at one time lived their lives utterly unconcerned about the gluten in their diets. But an anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry….

Features, food

Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18

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

Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18 THE NATION’S LARGEST FEMALE COMEDY FESTIVAL THE CHICAGO WOMEN’S FUNNY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY LINEUP It’s that time of the year again: 400 funny women from over 95 groups unite under one roof for the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival June 15-18 Comedy Festival featuring women comedians set. Stage 773 Director…

Features

Orland Police showcase safety initiatives

May 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Police showcase safety initiatives Two Safety Initiatives Highlight Orland Park Police Department May Calendar The Orland Park Police Department is observing two public safety initiatives during the month of May. “Cop On A Bus” has patrol officers riding school buses to watch for vehicles passing school buses when the stop arms are out and…

Features

Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy

May 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy The race for governor seems to be focused on ousting incompetent Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner, but the real battle is between the two Democrats, Chris Kennedy and J.B. Pritzker to win party backing for the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary By Ray Hanania It’s a war between a…

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Sting complete studio collection released

May 15, 2017May 31, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sting complete studio collection released STING: THE COMPLETE STUDIO COLLECTION: FULL SOLO CAREER-SPANNING VINYL BOX SET TO BE RELEASED JUNE 9TH May 15th — Santa Monica, CA — A&M / Interscope Records / Deutsche Grammophon are honored to announce the release of The Complete Studio Collection on June 9th. Encompassing the entirety of Sting’s illustrious solo studio…

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