Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

2018 Illinois Governor’s Export Award recipients announced

May 29, 2018September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

2018 Illinois Governor’s Export Award recipients announced Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Export Awards during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on May 24th. The Governor’s Export Awards are Illinois’ highest recognition of export achievement, honoring…

Business, General Topics, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans Victor J. Andrew High school in Tinley Park Tweeted out the following honor to recognize the military service and sacrifice of its former students. Click here to view. The salute to three former Andrew High school graduates is timed to salute the service and sacrifice of…

Editors Pick, Features, General Topics, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Media bias against President Trump harms this country

May 26, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media bias against President Trump harms this country When President Trump complained that his campaign was being “wiretapped” by the Obama administration and Obama FBI, the mainstream news media howled against him saying that was ridiculous. Now, one year later, we learn that the FBI under Obama inserted an undercover agent into Trump’s campaign. Instead…

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Orland Mayor Pekau honors Old Navy manager at grand opening

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Mayor Pekau honors Old Navy manager at grand opening The Old Navy Orland Park Place store re-opened on Friday May 25, 2018 with great fanfare following a near month-long closure due to a devastating fire. Orland Park Mayor was there to cut the ribbonThe Old Navy Orland Park store re-opened on Friday May 25,…

Business, News, Orland Park, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland

U2 rocks and preaches

May 24, 2018June 12, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

U2 rocks and preaches Band gets messages across in dazzling concert By Steve Metsch When a band has been a staple on radio stations for 38 years, its easy to phone it in. Play the big hits known by even the most casual of listeners, toss in two or three new songs, and call it…

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News, Review, Suburban Chicagoland

Bridgeview a perfect fit

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview a perfect fit New firefighter/paramedic excited to join department By Steve Metsch Kris Aguilar has long wanted to help people. And, he doesn’t mind dashing into burning buildings. Put those two qualities together and he’s ready for his new job. Aguilar, 29, was sworn in as a Bridgeview firefighter/paramedic by Mayor Steve Landek at…

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Fire, Suburban Chicagoland

Camp Lyons opens June 4

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Camp Lyons opens June 4 Summer camp to include more field trips By Steve Metsch Registration is open for Camp Lyons, a summer camp which promises to be bigger and better than last year with more emphasis on field trips. The 11-week camp starts on Monday, June 4 and runs through Frida, Aug. 17, said…

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Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Advantage: Bridgeview police

May 21, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Advantage: Bridgeview police Nip firefighters in basketball game for charity By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Fire Chief Mike Daly, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha, and the village trustees had fun at the last village board meeting talking about the recent “Battle of the Badges” basketball game played between the police and fire departments. The police won by…