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Orland Firefighters extinguish townhome fire Saturday, resident slightly injured

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Firefighters extinguish townhome fire Saturday, resident slightly injured Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a home fire on the 9100 Block of Greencastle Lane on Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2026, hampered by numerous obstructions officials referred to as “possible hoarding.” One resident was treated for minor injuries. Firefighters with…

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Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble Bridgeview, IL – The Bridgeview Police were assisted by SWAT Officers late Saturday night (March 7) in response to a report of an armed gunman in a domestic hostage situation and the “aggravated discharge” of a weapon. The report involved a domestic argument between the…

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Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced the owner of several Chicago-area convenience stores to four years in prison for scheming to defraud a low-income food program for women and children. From 2010 to 2018, Hassan Abdellatif schemed…

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Hastings calls for enhanced training for court-appointed guardians to protect Illinois children

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Hastings calls for enhanced training for court-appointed guardians to protect Illinois children SPRINGFIELD — On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a subject matter hearing for a measure sponsored by State Senator Michael E. Hastings emphasizing the importance of high-quality training for guardians ad litem in Illinois courts. This would better protect…

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Dad Wins Custody of Son After Terrifying DCFS Call

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dad Wins Custody of Son After Terrifying DCFS Call By Laura Reichel An out-of-state dad received a terrifying phone call from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). It was reported that the agency suspected that dad’s ten-year-old son was being neglected by the child’s mother. Dad immediately traveled to Illinois, where the Illinois…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Statement from John Harrell Candidate for the 8th Illinois House District In the March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary election

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Statement from John Harrell Candidate for the 8th Illinois House District in the March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary election Voters in the 8th District face many challenges and issues that need to be addressed and that are at stake in this election. One of the most important is curtailing rising property taxes. They need to…

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Orland Fire District inducts firefighter trainees into fulltime positions

March 5, 2026March 6, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District inducts firefighter trainees into fulltime positions Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) Wednesday (March 4, 2026) swore in five firefighter trainees to positions of full-time firefighters. The five inductees trained for more than a year before qualifying for the positions, and included Benjamin Bergen, Christopher Bailey, Philip McLaughlin,…

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OFPD to co-sponsor blood drive March 21 with Vitalant at Orland Library

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 News Editor No Comments

OFPD to co-sponsor blood drive March 21 with Vitalant at Orland Library Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District will host a blood drive with Vitalant Blood Donor Center at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, on March 21, 2026. The event will be held from 10 AM to…