Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available

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Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available

Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available Limited number of foursomes and sponsorships available for the 2026 Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s Golf Outing on August 5th at Silver Lake Country Club. Event capped by outing dinner Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady is proud to support the Bedford…

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Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy

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Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy

Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Young teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 were given an opportunity to learn about what it takes to become a firefighter during a day-long summer camp program hosted by the Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday (June…

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The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know!

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The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know!

The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern. At the heart of the answer is something called the tax levy. Simply…

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Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death

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Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death

Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death By Laura Reichel The Leving team was victorious in court, winning a very complex, tough and emotional case for dad. After their client’s young daughter’s mother tragically passed away and while the little girl was still grieving, the mother’s family members reportedly tried…

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Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

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Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to enjoy a summer filled with free live music at Centennial Park West (15609 Park Station Blvd). Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment at one of the…

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Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety

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Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety

Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Several dozen young campers received training in basic fire safety and life-saving skills at the Orland Fire Protection District’s annual summer Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the district’s training center on 163rd Place in Orland Park. Children ages…

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Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure

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Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure

Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure “The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs. Nutsfuratu, the Giant Alien Vampire Squirrel from Planet Schnark” Blends Humor, Heart and Out-of-This-World Chaos by Tinley Park author Jon Bigness Young readers looking for outrageous fun, unforgettable characters and nonstop adventure have a new hero to cheer for in The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs….

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Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania

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Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania

Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Ray Hanania, columnist and writer with Arab News newspaper, the leading English language newspaper in the Gulf, and the Southwest Regional Press newspaper chain on Chicago’s Southwest and West side and suburbs. Hanania and Sims discusses politics and the issue of the…

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Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle

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Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle

Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle Chicago, IL – June 12, 2026 — A Chicago father has been reunited with his young son following a court order requiring the child’s return after he was taken across state lines. The case involved a married couple whose relationship separated several months earlier when the mother…

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Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff

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Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff

Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff Deputy Chief John Purtill was sworn in Tuesday (June 9, 2026) as the new Fire Chief/Administrator for the Orland Fire Protection District at a ceremony held at the Orland Civic Center. OFPD Board President Beth Damas Kaspar opened the meeting, and she and…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide

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Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide

Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is inviting the public to the unveiling of her office’s newest multilingual property tax brochure. The tax guide has been translated into Indonesian and will be showcased during a special ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11. The event will…

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Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

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Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the Philippine Independence Week Committee will commemorate Philippine Independence with a reception on June 10 to honor distinguished Filipino American civic, business, cultural and community leaders whose contributions have strengthened Cook County and…

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Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026 

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Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026 

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026  Seasoned Boaters to Casual Cruisers are Invited to Celebrate the Boating Lifestyle at the Great Lakes’ Premier In-Water Boat Show in Downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the world’s…

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Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

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Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important The Illinois General Assembly, House and Senate,  did not pass the key stadium bill before adjourning last week as public concern focused on proposals to pass tax breaks for the Bears organization which is extremely profitable and earned more than $600 million last year, according to…

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Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners

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Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners

Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners By Maria Pappas Owning a home has long been the foundation of financial security for American families.   It’s typically a person’s largest investment, one that represents hard work, sacrifice, and a chance to build generational wealth. That’s why the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of House Bill…

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Leving Team Restored Dad’s Place in Daughters’ Lives and Saved Him from Jail

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Leving Team Restored Dad’s Place in Daughters’ Lives and Saved Him from Jail

Leving Team Restored Dad’s Place in Daughters’ Lives and Saved Him from Jail By Laura Reichel The Leving team secured a hard-fought court victory for a devoted dad who risked losing his freedom to fight for his two daughters after his ex filed a Petition for an Order of Protection against him. Desperate but unwilling…

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More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill

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More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill

More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill In final hours of 2026 Illinois Legislative Session…History Made as More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill Heads to Governor Pritzker’s Desk. Landmark Illinois legislation builds on the momentum from the Massachusetts rideshare union…

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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026

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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026 Audiences are Invited To Travel “Over the Rainbow” for this Timeless Journey with Familiar Characters and Oscar-Winning Music  Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, 111 W. Campbell St., is…

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