Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Right from the Middle: Who are Ukraine’s greatest supporters next to America?

July 15, 2023February 4, 2024 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Who are Ukraine’s greatest supporters next to America? By William O. Lipinski The United Kingdom is resolved to spend $2.53 billion in aid to Ukraine, second only to the United States, whose contribution at the present time stands at $25.45 billion. Poland is third with its aid to Ukraine standing at…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, Politics

Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Thursday July 13, 2023 featuring an assortment of demonstrations of emergency response scenarios. The Open House will be held during the evening from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the…

Events, Features, Fire, Government, News

Buddy Holly comes to life

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Steve Metsch No Comments

Buddy Holly comes to life New show at Marriott Lincolnshire a rockin’ good time By Steve Metsch Kieran McCabe turns in a star performance playing Buddy Holly, whose meteoric rise up the charts in the late 1950s is still the stuff of legends. “Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story” debuted June 28 to a sold-out…

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Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9 The Town of Cicero will host its annual CiceroFest at Cicero Community Park at 34th and Laramie Avenue from July 6 through July 9 and eliminate the annual fire works display replacing it with a spectacular laser light show. The festival will include live bands Thursday and…

Culture, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Government, News, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Town of Cicero

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park One of the suburban regions most exciting summer festivals kicks off Friday, June 30 in the Village of Lyons. LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food,…

Culture, Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Parkland for the future: convert Tinley Park Mental Health Center to recreational center

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Steve Metsch No Comments

Parkland for the future: convert Tinley Park Mental Health Center to recreational center Sen. Hastings, others urge Pritzker to sign bill for Tinley plan By Steve Metsch State Sen. Michael Hastings recalls the fun he had as a boy at the Tinley Park Park District facilities. He wants more kids to have such fun. “I…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County Announces Pilot Program to Provide Free Rabies Vaccines and Microchips to Pets of County Veterans and Service Members

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cook County Announces Pilot Program to Provide Free Rabies Vaccines and Microchips to Pets of County Veterans and Service Members The one-day Vets and Pets clinic is scheduled for Saturday, July 1st. Limited to first 200 pet owners. Located in the city of Chicago The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and the County’s Department…

Cook County, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

McCook names new Police Chief

June 27, 2023June 28, 2023 Steve Metsch No Comments

McCook names new Police Chief McCook’s new police chief is mayor’s brother By Steve Metsch McCook’s new police chief has a familiar last name. Jeremy Carr is the younger brother of Mayor Terrance Carr. His promotion from commander to chief, effective July 1, was unanimously approved by the village board on June 19. Mayor Carr…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Countryside to get pedestrian bridge

June 27, 2023 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Countryside to get pedestrian bridge Will span dangerous intersection near bike trail By Steve Metsch We all know you can get your kicks on Route 66. But soon, thanks to $2.5 million grant from the state, you will get your kicks crossing over Route 66. The historic highway – known as Joliet Road in Countryside…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois Rep Rashid among those threatened by armed American Israeli settlers during pogrom in Turmosaya, Palestine

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Rep Rashid among those threatened by armed American Israeli settlers during pogrom in Turmosaya, Palestine The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee has called for an official investigation into American Israelis who hold dual citizenship and who are involved in a growing wave of anti-Palestinian pogroms and violence. State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid sends letter to his…

Blogger, Civil Rights, Commentary, Crime, Illinois Legislature, News, Opinion, Police, Politics, Racism, Religion, Suburban Chicagoland

You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them Elected officials continue to focus their response to rising gun-related violence on the guns, not on the need to impose harsh punishments on those who use the guns. Gun laws stop law abiding citizens from owning guns, but they don’t stop the criminals…

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Lyons President Getty discusses public service career at Cicero Schools program

June 24, 2023June 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons President Getty discusses public service career at Cicero Schools program Mayor Chris Getty of the Village of Lyons presented to four classes of 5th grade students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in the Town of Cicero in participation with the elementary schools’ career day celebrations at the end of the school year in late…

Education, Features, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Right from the Middle: We must return to Americanism to strengthen our nation

June 24, 2023July 15, 2023 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: We must return to Americanism to strengthen our nation By William O. Lipinski In just three short years, our America the Beautiful will celebrate its two hundred and fiftieth birthday giving us a very short time to capture the Spirit of Americanism that our founding fathers believed in and practiced. The Americanism gave us…

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Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District rescues man who fell into 20-30 foot deep well in Orland home A contractor working in a home in Orland Park fell down a 20 to 30 foot well that was in the building’s basement area and had to be rescued by firefighters with the Orland Fire Protection District this afternoon….

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Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says Giannoulias: New Legislation Aims to End the Stigma for Immigrant Drivers; Make Illinois Roads Safer. Legislation will allow state to issue standardized licenses to legally licensed immigrant motorists Legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers will expand identification options for undocumented immigrants and make Illinois roads safer,…

Illinois Legislature, immigrant, News, news release, Transportation

Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Naperville Mom is Bringing Joy to Orland Park Cancer Patients Naperville mom Joy Harmon visited the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center in Orland Park on Tuesday, June 13 to deliver care packages to patients receiving treatment. Joy was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 39 years old. As a mom to two young kids, her diagnosis…

Features, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Proposed bipartisan Senate bill to keep kids under 13 off social media should be passed

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Proposed bipartisan Senate bill to keep kids under 13 off social media should be passed By Jeffery M. Leving Recently there have been a few lawsuits filed by some states against social media companies in order to protect the mental health of youths. There have also been calls for government regulation, movement from the social…

Blogger, Commentary, Jeffery Leving, Opinion

Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children During National Gun Violence Awareness Month event June 16, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),…

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