Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Property Tax Pointers from the County Treasurer: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Property Tax Pointers from the County Treasurer: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners By Maria Pappas As Cook County Treasurer, I’ve learned the property tax system can be confusing and intimidating. Whether you’re a new or longtime homeowner, or a senior citizen, I understand your frustrations. To help, I’ve created 10 tips to better understand your…

Blogger, Comedy, Commentary, Cook County, Humor, Maria Pappas, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Launches Initiatives to Empower Teens and Raise Awareness. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Regional Student Board raise awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships. Highland Park, IL – January 22, 2025 – February…

Chicago, Crime, Festival, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, youth

The risk of ‘sextortion’ of our kids is real

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

The risk of ‘sextortion’ of our kids is real By Jeffery M. Leving® and James M. Hagler Imagine watching your son joyfully open up a holiday gift and receiving the internet device he has long been wishing for. It may be hard for a parent to believe, but this gift could be the first step…

Arthur Kallow, Arthur S. Kallow, Chicago, Crime, Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Festival, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 News Editor 1 Comment

Apartment damaged in fire at Orlan Brook Drive condo complex, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family condo building in the 15800 block of Orlan Brook Drive in Orland Park reported at around 1 PM on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. It was the second apartment fire…

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Fire damages 2nd Floor Orland Park Apartment, no injuries

January 19, 2025January 19, 2025 News Editor 1 Comment

Fire damages 2nd Floor Orland Park Apartment, no injuries A fire severely damaged a 2nd Floor Apartment at a building at 15100 block of El Cameno Terrace on Saturday night, Jan. 18, 2025. No one was injured but rescue crews from the Orland Fire Protection District helped find temporary shelter for several residents of the…

Crime, Festival, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy 01-17-25 Biden pardons criminals while Democrats lead the country into a further national divide. Click here to view the YouTube video Podcast or watch using the video widget below. America is more divided today than it ever was under Trump or Biden mainly because Democrats…

Bill Lipinski, Civil Rights, Comedy, Commentary, Crime, elections, Festival, Government, Humor, National, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in tribute resolution

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Illinois Legislature honors State Rep. Cyril Nichols in Tribute Resolution Video: State Rep. Cyril Nichols was one of the hardest-working members of the Illinois General Assembly. Despite his dedication to the needs of residents of his diverse 32nd House District that ran from Chicago to Bridgeview, we did not get the backing of the leadership…

Civil Rights, Cook County, Crime, elections, Festival, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes, Videos

Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community

January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ray Hanania’s columns this week on Chicago, Orland Park and the Arab American community A look at some of the most recent columns published by award-winning political and satire columnist Ray Hanania. The columns examine the political war at Chicago City Hall between aldermen and Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the continued financial exaggerations and political…