Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 News Editor No Comments

Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans By Jerry Field send new and events to [email protected] There have been discussions and few actions taken on the increasing problems of post-Vietnam Veterans, specifically addressing the high degree of suicide and other related illnesses, mental, physical and social. The solutions are not easy and a proper…

Baby Boomers, Veterans, Veterans Column

Pritzker, Stratton host “Day of Service” to kickoff their inauguration

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker, Stratton host “Day of Service” to kickoff their inauguration Governor-elect JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor-elect Juliana Stratton held a statewide day of service to kick off their inaugural weekend. They participated in five of the 10 service opportunities the inaugural committee coordinated in every corner of the state. Gov.-elect Pritzker began his day in Chicago,…

Features, Government, Illinois Legislature

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement A new report from WalletHub.com ranks Illinois at only 28 in terms of the best states for individuals to retire. The number one state is Florida, followed by South Dakota, Colorado, New Hampshire and Virginia. The survey measures a range of benefits including taxes, home service costs, senior…

Baby Boomers, Chicago, General Topics, Health, News, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Veterans News: Local active duty veterans get assignments

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Veterans News: Local active duty veterans get assignments Local veterans given assignments in the U.S. Navy: Tweet

Chicago, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

One more week with Mom

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

One more week with Mom Bridgeview cops save woman, daughter grateful By Steve Metsch Two Bridgeview police officer shrug off their actions as part of their jobs, but they did play a key role in saving a woman’s life. Sadly, that woman died one week later. But her daughter is thankful to the officers. “They…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Madigan applauds new leadership in Illinois House

January 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan applauds new leadership in Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement on the election of new leadership in the Illinois House in Springfield: “This selection of additional House Democratic leadership team members continues our caucus’ efforts to build a legislature that truly reflects the diversity of our state and prepares us to…

Government, Illinois Legislature

Hockey News: Tucson Roadrunners elude Wolves

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hockey News: Tucson Roadrunners elude Wolves The Chicago Wolves took a lead into the final period, but fell to the Tucson Roadrunners 3-2 after a furious rally on Saturday night at Tucson Convention Center Arena. Forwards Tomas Hyka and Brooke Macek each scored for Chicago (22-13-3-1) while goaltender Zach Fucale (0-1-0) saved 27 shots in…

Sports

Tollway Director Gorman offers condolences to Lambert family

January 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tollway Director Gorman offers condolences to Lambert family Illinois Tollway Executive Director Liz Gorman and all Tollway employees offer their sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family, colleagues and friends of Illinois State Police Trooper Chris Lambert. Trooper Lambert died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) near Northbrook. The Tollway honors the service…