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Treasurer Pappas Hosts Ukrainian Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Ukrainian Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas commemorated Ukrainian Independence Day with a reception featuring live traditional music and honoring the contributions and achievements of Ukrainian Americans in Cook County. The reception followed the annual Ukrainian Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony in Daley Plaza…

Cook County, Culture, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire

Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday

August 25, 2026August 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Fire Chief Daniel Johnson and members of the Bedford Park Fire Department on Friday, August 28, will dedicate two new Fire Trucks. Officials said the public is invited to attend as the Fire Department conducts a…

Bedford Park, Events, Fire, Government, News, NewsWire, safety, Suburban Chicagoland

Podcast: Chicago Public School priority union wages and jobs over educating children

August 25, 2026August 30, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Podcast: Chicago Public School priority union wages and jobs over educating children Political consultant and analyst Frank Calabrese and syndicated political columnist and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania dig deep into the challenges facing the Chicago Public Schools, detailing how spending shows the priority is protecting union jobs over enhancing student education in…

Education, News, NewsWire, Politics, Taxes

Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas analysis of property taxes shows that the homeowners have been hit with a $743.8 million increase in property taxes. The bills in mailboxes by Sept. 1, payment due Oct. 1 Cook County homeowners face a sharper increase in…

Cook County, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter By Laura Reichel A father should never have to fight for the chance to hold and love his own child. But after this dad’s daughter was born, he was immediately cut out of her life by an Order of Protection that prohibited him from all contact with his…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire, Radio

Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn Lifelong Southwest Side Resident Seeks Ald. Quinn’s Open Seat CHICAGO – Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman, replacing outgoing Ald. Marty Quinn, who has held the post since 2011. A lifelong resident of…

Chicago, elections, News, NewsWire, Politics

Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence CHICAGO — August 19, 2026 — 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 August 20that 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The…

Arthur Kallow, Arthur S. Kallow, Chicago, Dads' Rights, Events, Fathers' Rights, Law, News, NewsWire

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Pakistan’s Consul General to Chicago Zaman Mehdi commemorated Pakistan’s Independence with a reception honoring the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Pakistani Americans throughout Cook County. The celebration followed the annual Independence Day Flag Raising…