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Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Independent candidates launch social media and website for Orland Fire race The independent candidates seeking re-election and election to the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees in the April 1, 2025 General election have launched their website and Facebook page to inform voters about their experience, platform and news. The candidates are Donald “DJ”…

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Investigation leads to aggravated vehicular hijacking arrest

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Investigation leads to aggravated vehicular hijacking arrest A Country Club Hills man on Tuesday (March 4, 2025) was charged with felony aggravated vehicular hijacking stemming from an incident that occurred in September in Tinley Park. Police said Jamal Britton, 33, approached a 27-year-old man as he was leaving work Sept. 11 in the 18700 block…

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Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate

March 5, 2025March 8, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Independent Candidates for Orland Fire Protection District announce their slate Three seats are up for election on April 1 for the Orland Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees and three slates of candidates are competing for those seats. The independent slate, Fiscal Voices for Fire Safety, includes two Orland Fire Protection District officials, incumbent Trustee…

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Pappas urges property owners to pay First Installment tax bills by Tuesday, March 4 due date

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas urges property owners to pay First Installment tax bills by Tuesday, March 4 due date First Installment Tax Year 2024 property taxes are due Tuesday, March 4, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded taxpayers today. The Treasurer’s Office posted nearly 1.8 million bills online at cookcountytreasurer.com in early December and mailed printed bills to…

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Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky Chicago, IL – Congressman Danny K. Davis issued the following statement in response to the White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: “The actions of President Trump and his administration continue to undermine America’s credibility on the world stage. Today’s White…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation March 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will host is next “Coffee & Conversation” public meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 beginning at 10 AM. The meeting features special guests who address topics of interest to district residents. This meeting’s focus is “Empowered Aging: Finding the Right…

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Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Hockey skate Past Rockford Icehogs 4 to 2 ROSEMONT, Ill.—The Chicago Wolves wrapped up a five-game homestand by downing the Rockford IceHogs 4-2 on Sunday at Allstate Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Bradly Nadeau had two goals, Scott Morrow a goal and two assists and Nick Swaney also scored as the Wolves…

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The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena.

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Josiah Slavin, Skyler Brind’Amour, Justin Robidas and Nikita Pavlychev scored for the Wolves, who won for the second game in a row while handing the Wild their third consecutive defeat. Ryan Suzuki and Nick Swaney each chipped in two assists as…