Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Offers Customers Free Soda for Each Toy Donation Made at Local Restaurant Locations CHICAGO, Ill. – Donate a toy, leave with a free pop! Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage is ringing in the season of giving through the launch of its…

Business, Chicago, Features, food, News, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional Press conference: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 9am What: Faith and Community leaders prayer vigil and water caravan Where: Beginning at Trinity United Church of Christ (400 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60628) and ending at Stateville Correctional Center Maximum Security Prison (16830 IL-53, Crest Hill, IL…

Chicago, Crime, General Topics, Law, News, Police, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Bloomington Illinois Navy Student Recognized for Excellence by Air Force

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bloomington Illinois Navy Student Recognized for Excellence by Air Force Bloomington Illinois Sailor earns Air Force 316th Training Squadron’s Student of the Month By Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Jason Sikora GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The 316th Training Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base holds a student of the month competition with more…

Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…

Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16 Please join State Senator Michael Hastings at a Christmas Casino Night fundraiser in support of Senator Michael E. Hastings on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park. For questions or to RSVP please contact Kelly at [email protected] or register onlineHERE. We look forward…

Cook County, elections, Entertainment, Events, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…

Cook County, Features, Fire, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10 For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families who are experiencing financial difficulties; with a majority of the recipients being clients of the Orland Township Food Pantry. Whether you’re donating…

Cook County, Entertainment, Events, Features, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday Pop-Up District

December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday Pop-Up District The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce presents Chicago’s largest Holiday pop-up district with the return of Wrigleyville Wonderland. 19 Wrigleyville Businesses Transform into Holiday Themed Spots for Everyone Offering Picture Perfect Moments, Movies, Food and Drink Specials and More The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce…