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Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103

March 25, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103 In a heated election contest in the west suburban Lyons School District 103 where controversy, scandal and excessive spending dominate the board majority’s focus, voters need to take an active role in sweeping out the failed leadership and electing new trustees to restore the educational…

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First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio Chicago Wolves goaltender Oscar Dansk earned his second shutout of the campaign on Saturday night in a 5-0 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at AT&T Center. Forwards Tye McGinn, Keegan Kolesar, Matthew Weis and Tomas Hyka and rookie defenseman Nic Hague all scored for Chicago (39-19-5-3) while Dansk…

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April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison introduces a proclamation honoring April as Arab American Heritage Month at the board meeting March 20, 2019, in coordination with the passage of a State of Illinois Law designating April as Arab American Heritage month. The Cook County Board on…

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PSE says it’s time for a change

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

PSE says it’s time for a change Four candidates seek election in Lyons SD 103 By Steve Metsch The four candidates running together on the Parents For Student Excellence slate for seats on the board of Lyons School District 103 agree it’s time for a change. Jorge Torres–a four-year incumbent–is joined by Vito Campanile, Winifred…

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Third time the charm?

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Third time the charm? SD 103 names third principal at Lincoln By Steve Metsch Students, staff and faculty at Lincoln School in Brookfield welcomed yet another new face in the principal’s office this week. Mindy McMahon, who was a principal for 23 years at a school in Hinsdale, was hired Monday night by the Lyons…

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Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month Governor JB Pritzker hosted a Women’s History Month Celebration this morning at the state capitol, honoring the work of women leaders across the state. The following are the governor’s remarks as prepared for delivery: I’m thrilled to be here with you on this special day. I especially want to…

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Illinois financial problems are a national joke

March 18, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois financial problems are a national joke Illinois is ranked as the 49th Worst State in the country when it comes to taxation, according to WalletHub.com. So the last thing someone should do to address the state’s collapsing economy is to increase taxes. The driving force behind Illinois’ financial troubles are the politically driven pensions…

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Max and Benny’s Offers Passover Seder food service

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Max and Benny’s Offers Passover Seder food service Passover is a very special time of year, and we look forward to the opportunity of spending it with you! All week we will be offering a variety of wonderful Passover specials. As usual we will host dinner the first two nights for your family’s Seder, and…