Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Steppenwolf Theater announcers premier of “The Children”

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Steppenwolf Theater announcers premier of “The Children” Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of The Children written by Lucy Kirkwood and helmed by celebrated Chicago director Jonathan Berry. The cast includes previously announced ensemble members Ora Jones (Rose) and Yasen Peyankov (Robin), with acclaimed actress Janet Ulrich Brooks (Hazel) rounding out the cast. Following…

Entertainment, Features, News, Theater

Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes

January 6, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Mayor endorses trustee slate led by Cindy Katsenes Pettiness by the Orland Park Village board against Mayor Keith Pekau will have a huge impact on the outcome of the April 2 Trustee elections where two slates will face off. Pekau has endorsed a slate led by Cindy Katsenes while the board trustees are backing…

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District 103 School Candidates launch Facebook Page

January 5, 2019January 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

District 103 School Candidates launch Facebook Page The candidates for School District 103 launched a new Facebook Page, Parents for Student Excellence, to promote their candidacies and to also promote issues and events related to the controversy-plagued School District 103. School District 103 serves 2,400 students living in Brookfield, Forest View, Lyons, McCook and Stickney….

Education, elections, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Lyons Township fourth at York

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons Township fourth at York Boys barely miss Jack Tosh Holiday finale By Steve Metsch The Lyons Township boys basketball team had a memorable run in the 45thAnnual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York High School, nearly playing for the championship. After losing an overtime semifinal game on Dec. 29, they played in the third-place…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Laws needed to regulate credit card interest rates

January 2, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Laws needed to regulate credit card interest rates There are a lot of challenges facing American consumers, from rising taxes, government corruption and increasing crime, to failing education and deteriorating product quality. But one of the worst challenges facing the American consumer and American taxpayers is the unregulated credit card banking industry. This week, they…

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A few thoughts and best wishes for the New Year

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

A few thoughts and best wishes for the New Year By Jerry Field There may be a time when we need to combine both to address several serious situations within the Veteran community. Suicide rates run about 20 persons per week nationwide; the homeless population is increasing; unemployment among Veterans is way above the national…

Veterans Column

Pappas refunds taxes to 30,000 Cook County homeowners

December 31, 2018January 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas refunds taxes to 30,000 Cook County homeowners Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas helped taxpayers cut through the county’s bureaucracy and ordered refunds of more than $8.3 million to 30,000 homeowners who qualified for refunds but failed to apply. Pappas said the refunds were made without the taxpayers having to file refund request forms The…

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Lyons SD 103 board fires teacher

December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Lyons SD 103 board fires teacher Application, not attempted murder charge, costs job By Steve Metsch It didn’t have the overflow crowd of just two months ago, when news broke about Andres Rodriguez’ background. No elected officials showed up demanding changes be made. No Chicago TV reporters made breathless reports from “an embattled west suburban…