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    The Politicization of the Nobel Peace Prize — and Trump’s Fury Over Losing Again Blogger
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    Father’s Fight to Protect his Abused and Badly Beaten Daughters Dads' Rights
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings addressing the Orland Township Democratic Organization Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022
    Hastings announces $75,000 grant for Olympia Fields Bicentennial Park renovations Illinois Legislature
  • Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” Crime
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    The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs Business
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish hero of the American Revolution. After arriving in America in 1776, Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army. As a skilled engineer, he made significant contributions to the war by designing fortifications for several strategic places such as Philadelphia, West Point, and Saratoga. Kosciuszko later returned to Poland to lead his native military in a 1794 uprising. In Detroit, Courtesy of WIkipedia
    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County
  • On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were the Village of Lyons, Lyons School District 103, Teamsters Local 777, and Rincon Family Services.
    Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair  Cook County
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    Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress Civil Rights
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    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders Cook County
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    Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations Chicago
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    The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes Cook County
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    Hastings: $123 million in IDOT projects will improve South Suburban roads through collaboration with local leaders construction
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    Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield Business
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    Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child Dads' Rights
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Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries
Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

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Baby Boomers, coronavirus, elections, Health, News, Politics

States with best schools systems identified in new study

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on States with best schools systems identified in new study
States with best schools systems identified in new study

States with best schools systems identified in new study A new study details the top 10 states nationally with the best school systems. Illinois ranks Massachusetts tops the list of the states with the best school systems  New Jersey and Connecticut follow in second and third place, respectively  Arizona is revealed to be the state…

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Illinois has the fifth most car crash deaths due to poor road design, research reveals

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Illinois has the fifth most car crash deaths due to poor road design, research reveals
Illinois has the fifth most car crash deaths due to poor road design, research reveals

Illinois has the fifth most car crash deaths due to poor road design, research reveals A new study released Monday, January 22, 2024 identified Illinois as having the fifth most car crash deaths in the nation based on poor road design. The study was released by Dismuke Law. The study shows Arkansas has highest percentage…

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Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk 

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk 
Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk 

Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk  The candidacy of circuit court clerk challenger, Mariyana Spyropoulos, received the coveted endorsement of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. The founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition said he was pleased to endorse Spyropoulos for her steadfast commitment to justice, transparency and community…

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Four Arab Muslim women murdered in domestic violence crime Sunday

Posted on January 21, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Four Arab Muslim women murdered in domestic violence crime Sunday
Four Arab Muslim women murdered in domestic violence crime Sunday

Four Arab Muslim women murdered in domestic violence crime Sunday Police in Tinley Park, Illinois on Sunday night Jan. 21, 2024 identified four women who were murdered in their home in what is described as a “domestic violence” crime. The identities of the women were released Sunday night. A suspect has been taken into custody…

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Illinois program lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 per year in property taxes

Posted on January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Illinois program lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 per year in property taxes
Illinois program lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 per year in property taxes

Illinois program lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 per year in property taxes Your Property Taxes column with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas By Maria Pappas Illinois offers senior citizens a property tax relief program that works like a loan. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral program allows qualifying seniors to defer up…

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Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

Posted on January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military
Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military Anyone who wants to run for President of the United States, and Vice President, should be required to have served in active duty American military service. Right now we have a bunch of draft dodgers who pander to military service who are telling us how to…

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It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes
It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes

It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes With poor leadership across the board, polarization across this country, and a hypocrisy when it comes to principles of the rule of law, and fairness, America is stumbling. And it is embarrassing to see this happen. We need to do something about this growing problem by…

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Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition
Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition

Orland Fire District honored for readiness and efficiency with ISO1 recognition Officials of the nation’s leading property & casualty insurance risk assessment, Verisk, presented officials of the Orland Fire Protection District with the organization’s highest honor, ISO 1. The ranking reflects an evaluation of more than a dozen aspects of the efficiency and effectiveness of…

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Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge

Posted on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge
Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge

Supervisor Paul O’Grady’s 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge Supervisor Paul O’Grady is excited bring back the Annual Souper Bowl Challenge at Orland Township! Warm up for the Super Bowl LVII by joining Orland Township at the 5th Annual Souper Bowl Challenge! Guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of soups before casting their…

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Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

Posted on January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo
Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo – Charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking are Jason I. Eady of Chicago and Isaac Vaca Hernandez of Burbank Cicero, IL. – The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest of Jason I. Eady and Isaac Vaca Hernandez for…

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Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side
Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side

Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side A broad coalition of elected officials, community groups and local residents added their voices to the call to create an additional Chicago police district and new police beats on the city’s Southwest Side, at a press conference held Thursday morning at the Clearing Library,…

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I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s
I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s

I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s Television in the 1950s and 1960s was far more positive in helping families to raise their children in a moral and respectful manner. But as society’s parental structure deteriorates television has deteriorated with it and probably today contributes to the growing turmoil plaguing our…

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Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

Posted on December 27, 2023February 4, 2024 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking
Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking By Bill Lipinski How did our Land of Liberty and Fortress of Free, the most generous, most helpful nation on earth. America is the greatest spreader and defender of freedom and democracy in the history of this world. The economic and military power houses of…

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“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”
“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

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Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival
Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival

Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survival The Orland Fire Protection District has a 71 percent Cardiac Arrest “Save Rate,” one of the highest in the region. Training in CPR or AED use can increase the survival of a cardiac arrest patient significantly more The chances of survival for a cardiac arrest patient…

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Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss

Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss
Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss

Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss By Maria Pappas As my office prepares for the Annual Tax Sale, we’re doing all we can to help people avoid losing their homes because of unpaid property taxes. One of the biggest legislative reforms to the Illinois property tax system in decades…

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Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president
Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president American voters don’t have a great choice for president next year, so what can they do? Focus on an issue you support instead of on the faltering personalities. The other issue to consider is, who does the biased and racist…

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