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Jim Spoto Named Orland Township’s Senior American Idol

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jim Spoto Named Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Jim was crowned 2024 Senior American Idol after progressing through 3 rounds of the singing competition. Orland Township’s Senior American Idol is an annual event that brings together talented seniors to showcase their musical abilities. This year, Jim Spoto won against 11 other contestants and inspired everyone…

Entertainment, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Township

Frankfort hosts Earth Day/Arbor Day community cleanup Saurday April 20

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Frankfort hosts Earth Day/Arbor Day community cleanup Saurday April 20 In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the Village of Frankfort invites residents to participate in a community cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, 2024. This initiative encourages community members to come together and contribute to the beautification of our surroundings. EVENT DETAILS: Date…

Environment, Events, Frankfort, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park’s Annual Curbside Spring Clean-Up Week of April 8

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park’s Annual Curbside Spring Clean-Up Week of April 8 Spring is almost here and with it comes the Village of Orland Park’s yearly Curbside Spring Clean-Up. This year’s collection will again be offered on residents’ regular garbage pick-up days during the week of April 8-12, 2024. Orland Park’s Curbside Spring Clean-Up is held in…

Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse Thousands expected to view the eclipse from southern Illinois for the second time since 2017. UPDATE: Video from Friday’s eclipse news conference at Giant City State Park is available for download Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8,…

Education, Environment, Features, Health, Illinois Legislature, National, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland, Weather

Garmin 67 W Dash Cam has serious App and installation issues

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Garmin 67 W Dash Cam has serious App and installation issues Garmin’s 67 W Dash Cam is a waste of money that is difficult to use and not made for everyday people. The system has flaws. The Garmin App does not work. And there are no good instructions on how to use the system. An…

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Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen Our office was informed last night of a confirmed case of measles identified in a resident at the new arrivals shelter in Pilsen. Commissioners and personnel from Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Family and Support…

Chicago, Health, News

O’Grady seeking volunteers in 15th SubCircuit Judicial Race

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

O’Grady seeking volunteers in 15th SubCircuit Judicial Race Message from Paul O’Grady, candidate for Judge in the 15th SubCircuit: As many of you know I’m running for judge in the March 19th, 2024, election. I am running a Grass Roots Friends and Family Campaign and that is why I am contacting you. I am looking…

elections, Law, News, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative Khalil is running for an open seat in the 36th District Congressman Jonathan Jackson today endorsed Sonia Khalil for State Representative in the 36th district. “I am proud to endorse Sonia Anne Khalil for State Representative,” said Congressman Jonathan Jackson, (D-IL-01). “Sonia has demonstrated her strong…

Cook County, elections, News, NewsWire, Politics

Word of mouth helps homeowner get $6,805 refund for missed exemptions

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Guest Columnist 2 Comments

Word of mouth helps homeowner get $6,805 refund for missed exemptions By Maria Pappas Word of mouth helped chef Gabriel Miranda of Hickory Hills obtain a $6,805 refund for missed homeowner exemptions. Miranda said he and his wife deposited the money into their savings account. Their monthly bills include private high school tuition for the…

Blogger, Business, Commentary, Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Lonely fathers need to take steps to end epidemic and provide good examples to their children

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Guest Columnist No Comments

Lonely fathers need to take steps to end epidemic and provide good examples to their children By Jeffery M. Leving Male loneliness is a problem in this country that you may not have heard of but some experts are now calling it an epidemic and saying it is not only hazardous to mens health, it…

Blogger, Commentary, Guest Commentary, Jeffery Leving, Law, Opinion

High-speed crashes kill third most often in Illinois

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

High-speed crashes kill third most often in Illinois Montana leads the nation with over 30% of vehicles in fatal crashes traveling at speeds of 80 MPH or more. Alaska has the second highest rate, and Illinois is in third place A new study has identified the most dangerous states for fatal crashes at high speeds,…

accident, National, News, Police, Transportation, Travel

Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr A letter from actor Rob Schneider in support for the presidential candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tuesday March 5, 2024 Like my friend RFK, Jr., I too was a lifelong Democrat. But the party of hardworking American families has largely abandoned them, and…

elections, Entertainment, News, Politics

Illinois has the third most trash in landfills per capita in America

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois has the third most trash in landfills per capita in America Michigan has the most waste in landfills per capita in America, with 68.3 tons of waste in landfills per capita. Indiana is second, with 60.4 tons of waste in landfills per capita, and Illinois is third, with 56.6 tons of waste in landfills…

Business, construction, Environment, News

A tribute to Tom Skilling and all meteorologists in Chicagoland

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

A tribute to Tom Skilling and all meteorologists in Chicagoland By Ray Hanania Meteorology, or the science of guessing the weather on television, has been an entertaining segment since humans began watching “tele-vision.” Oftentimes, the “weather reports” were the least frightening to handle, compared to the growing domination of crime news that has filled up…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Features, Opinion, rayhanania, Television

Paul O’Grady and Orland Township host Senior American Idol March 7, 2024

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Paul O’Grady and Orland Township host Senior American Idol March 7, 2024 Join Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees for an exciting evening filled with dinner, dancing, and live entertainment at the upcoming 2024 Orland Township Senior American Idol! This competition will showcase 11 talented contestants who will compete for the…

Baby Boomers, Comedy, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries By Ray Hanania My new syndicated column at www.Hanania.com or www.RayHanania.com has touched on a lot of topics this past week. I write four to six columns every week now, driven by what provokes my mind and I share them through…

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School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

School District 230 recognized with four “Those Who Excel” awards School District 230 was recognized with four “Those Who Excel Awards” – two in the team category, one volunteer and one in the educator category. Recipients will receive their awards at the 50th annual Illinois State Board of Education Awards ceremony for the work they…

Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

New App connects CPR/AED trained citizens with cardiac patients in need Orland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Michael Schofield unveiled a new app at the Board meeting Tuesday Feb. 27, 2024 that will help improve lifesaving responses for cardiac arrest patients. The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) already is recognized as having one of the…

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