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Top Things to See and Experience at the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Top Things to See and Experience at the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show New Premier In-Water Boat Show Launches This June 12–14, 2026 in Downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor The inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show celebrates the boating lifestyle of the Great Lakes with an in-water showcase of cutting edge powerboats and elegant sailboats,…

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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today issued a rare Special Report confirming what he has already stated publicly in response to intense press interest and inquiries: He has never appeared before any grand…

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Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) grilled U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday, June 2, 2026, on Donald Trump’s Congressional budget request that once again proposes deep cuts to the State Department that would gut our…

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Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) will reopen on Tuesday following a thorough review of the facility and completion of all recommended health and safety procedures. CPAC was closed late Saturday afternoon after a staff member reported being treated for Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection. A second potential…

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Leving Team Protected Dad’s Child from Serious Harm in High-Stakes Court Victory

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team Protected Dad’s Child from Serious Harm in High-Stakes Court Victory By Laura Reichel When a child’s safety is on the line, every moment matters, and every action taken can carry profound weight. This case was a powerful reminder of why the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. do the work they do…

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Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9 The Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees will host a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, for newly appointed Fire Chief John Purtill. During the ceremony, the board will also swear-in Joshua Girdick as Deputy Chief of Operations and Shawn…

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A peek into the new musical Iceboy! with Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Grey Henson, Cedric Yarbrough, Sarah Stiles, Alex Goodrich & more

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

A peek into the new musical Iceboy! with Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Grey Henson, Cedric Yarbrough, Sarah Stiles, Alex Goodrich & more Rehearsals are underway for the musical event of the summer:Iceboy! Or, The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O‘Neill Came to Write The Iceman Cometh. With music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by…

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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Sweeping Reforms to Internal Grand Jury Practices and Disclosures

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Sweeping Reforms to Internal Grand Jury Practices and Disclosures Remediation Plan Includes Most Substantial and Significant Changes in Decades Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, announced a series of sweeping internal reforms to the Office’s grand jury practices and disclosures that took…

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Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring ‘America’s No. 1 food brand’ unveils new retail options and two limited-time flavors for the season’s busiest stretch of milestones Nothing Bundt Cakes is welcoming spring with a lineup of limited-time flavors designed for a calendar filled with…

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Enjoy special film screenings, deal and in-theatre experience at Emagine Theatres this June

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Enjoy special film screenings, deal and in-theatre experience at Emagine Theatres this June This June experience the magic of movies at Emagine Theatres while enjoying on-site activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce By Laura Reichel The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on May 27th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in…

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Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers By Ray Hanania Officials of Northwestern University on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, dedicated the official placement of historic personal and official documents donated by former Congressman William O. Lipinski into the university’s Library archives on transportation. Lipinski was joined by his wife, Bonnie, his son Congressman Dan…

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Important News: WLS TV spotlights achievements of Maria Pappas, returns millions to taxpayers

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Important News: WLS TV spotlights achievements of Maria Pappas, returns millions to taxpayers By Ray Hanania WLS TV recently did an extensive report that showed how Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas was refunding property tax overpayments and crediting failed deductions to tens of thousands of Cook County property tax owners. The return of the overpayments…

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Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners By Maria Pappas As Cook County Treasurer, I’ve learned that the property tax system can be confusing and intimidating. To help, I’ve created 10 tips to better understand your property taxes. Familiarize yourself with the Cook County Treasurer’s Office Website Visit cookcountytreasurer.com, your one-stop shop for property…

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Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son By Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. secured a hard-fought and powerful court victory for a devoted father and his young son after the child’s mother was reported to have repeatedly failed to pay her court ordered child support and her share of…

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Illinois Tollway awards nearly $19.8 million in Construction Contracts in May 2026

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Tollway awards nearly $19.8 million in Construction Contracts in May 2026 Nearly $233.9 million invested in 2026 for Move Illinois and Bridging the Future projects The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved three new construction contracts totaling nearly $19.8 million at its May Board meeting including work advanced as part of the Bridging…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas Honors AANHPI Heritage Month by Recognizing Community Leaders with Live Music and Dance Celebration

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Maria Pappas Honors AANHPI Heritage Month by Recognizing Community Leaders with Live Music and Dance Celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing community leaders, cultural advocates and business owners whose contributions strengthen Cook County and the greater Chicagoland region. The event will…

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Hastings school safety measure “Alyssa’s Law” passes Senate

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings school safety measure “Alyssa’s Law” passes Senate State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on previous school safety legislation by passing a measure that would enable the use of mobile panic alert systems in Illinois schools. The bill seeks to provide schools with modern tools to quickly alert first responders in the event of…

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