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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note”

Posted on February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note”
Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note”

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: “Elements of a Dissipation Claim” and “Legal Implications in Family Law Cases of Signing a Mortgage, without a Promissory Note” CHICAGO – The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on February 20th at…

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Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority 

Posted on February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority 

Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, outlined her strong commitment to cutting the cost of living for everyday Illinoisans in her response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.  “While we again face a…

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Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away

Posted on February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away
Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away

Chicago Dad and daughter reunited after ex moved daughter away By Laura Reichel What good is having parenting time on paper, if dad and his child can’t see each other in real life? This is the dilemma a concerned father faced after his ex refused to keep her word and interfered with dad’s court ordered…

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Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured
Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured

Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured The former Cork and Tap Bar, 1501 S. 51st Court, was consumed by an aggressive fire today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The two-story frame building sustained significant fire damage. No one was inside or injured. The Cicero Fire Department is investigating the cause. They believe the…

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Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14

Posted on February 10, 2025February 13, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14
Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14

Orland Fire to host annual “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” Senior Luncheon on March 14 Tickets for the Orland Fire Protection District’s popular Senior Citizen “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” luncheon go on sale beginning Monday, Feb 17, 2025, at the OFPD Administration building, 9790 W. 151st Street. The event will be held on March 14. It sells out…

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Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person

Posted on February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person
Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person

Paying your tax bill online is easy and safe, but you can also pay by mail or in person By Maria Pappas In 1789, Ben Franklin wrote that nothing was certain “except death and taxes.”  Today I write about the taxes part of the great American statesman’s uncomfortable reminder: The due date for Cook County…

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Dad wins more parenting time, safeguarding his children

Posted on February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad wins more parenting time, safeguarding his children
Dad wins more parenting time, safeguarding his children

Dad wins more parenting time, safeguarding his children By: Laura Reichel A father’s presence can make all the difference in his children’s lives. However, there are times when the bonds between a father and his children are threatened – which is exactly what happened to this loving father after his relationship with his children was…

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Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 By News Editor 1 Comment on Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries
Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries

Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries An apartment on the second floor of a 6-unit condominium building at the 15300 block of Treetop Drive in Orland Park was seriously damaged by fire on Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2025. The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the fire which was reported at 11:30…

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Recent Ray Hanania columns you might have missed on President Carter, Tom Cotton, Keith Pekau, Camelot, and JFK assassination

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Recent Ray Hanania columns you might have missed on President Carter, Tom Cotton, Keith Pekau, Camelot, and JFK assassination
Recent Ray Hanania columns you might have missed on President Carter, Tom Cotton, Keith Pekau, Camelot, and JFK assassination

Recent Ray Hanania columns you might have missed on President Carter, Tom Cotton, Keith Pekau, Camelot, and JFK assassination Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau continues to throw trash and lies at the residents of his Suburban Chicagoland community in an eNewsletter that is filled with political exaggerations and distortions attacking anyone who challenges his failed…

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Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none

Posted on January 31, 2025February 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none
Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none

Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none By Laura Reichel A dad and his girlfriend were together for many years, and had two children, a boy and a girl, who are now both adolescents. After the relationship between dad and the mother ended, the children stayed with their father. Afterwards, the…

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Illinois veterans spend 78.6 % of income on rehab costs, study shows

Posted on January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois veterans spend 78.6 % of income on rehab costs, study shows
Illinois veterans spend 78.6 % of income on rehab costs, study shows

Illinois veterans spend 78.6 % of income on rehab costs, study shows Severe Financial Barriers Prevent U.S. Vets From Getting the Addiction Help They Need. 30% of U.S. states have annual rehabilitation costs that exceed veteran incomes. Wyoming veterans spend 133.8% of their income on annual drug rehabilitation costs, the highest rate in the U.S….

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Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene

Posted on January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 By News Editor 1 Comment on Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene
Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene

Orland Firefighter volunteers honored for helping victims of Hurricane Helene OFPD Fire Chief Michael Schofield presented awards and citations to Firefighters who volunteered to help residents in North Carolina during the devastation of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Schofield presents awards to Firefighters and Orland Park Police who saved the life of a fire colleague…

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Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals

Posted on January 27, 2025May 1, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals
Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals

Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals The so-called “newspaper” the “Edgar County Watchdogs” (Illinois Leaks) continue to publish misleading and distorted information pimping for their political pals and cronies to attack anyone they disagree with. The website can’t get their facts right, and they twist and distort FOIA…

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Illinois ranks seventh for romance scam losses: over $36 million lost

Posted on January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois ranks seventh for romance scam losses: over $36 million lost
Illinois ranks seventh for romance scam losses: over $36 million lost

Illinois ranks seventh for romance scam losses: over $36 million lost California has lost the most to romance scams, with over $258.7 million lost in 2022 and 2023. Illinois is seventh, with over $36.7 million lost. Wyoming has lost the least to love scams, with $766,256 lost over 2022 and 2023. New data has revealed the…

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Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries

Posted on January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries
Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries

Fire damages 6 apartments in 18-unit Cicero building Sunday, no injuries The Cicero Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building just after midnight this morning, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at the 5600 Block of 22nd Place, Firefighters found fire and smoke billowing from the windows of several apartments in the 18-unit building….

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Property Tax Pointers from the County Treasurer: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners

Posted on January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Property Tax Pointers from the County Treasurer: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners
Property Tax Pointers from the County Treasurer: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners

Property Tax Pointers from the County Treasurer: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners By Maria Pappas As Cook County Treasurer, I’ve learned the property tax system can be confusing and intimidating. Whether you’re a new or longtime homeowner, or a senior citizen, I understand your frustrations. To help, I’ve created 10 tips to better understand your…

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Launches Initiatives to Empower Teens and Raise Awareness. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Regional Student Board raise awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships. Highland Park, IL – January 22, 2025 – February…

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The risk of ‘sextortion’ of our kids is real

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The risk of ‘sextortion’ of our kids is real
The risk of ‘sextortion’ of our kids is real

The risk of ‘sextortion’ of our kids is real By Jeffery M. Leving® and James M. Hagler Imagine watching your son joyfully open up a holiday gift and receiving the internet device he has long been wishing for.  It may be hard for a parent to believe, but this gift could be the first step…

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