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Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire Two Orland Park Police officers and one Orland Fire Protection District firefighter were injured Tuesday night (April 26, 2022) while responding to a house fire in the 8200 block of Legend Lane in Orland Park. The police officers were treated for smoke inhalation and…

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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Honors Volunteers April 20 was proclaimed Volunteer Appreciation Day in Orland Township. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Day, Orland Township hosted a ‘Berry Sweet’ volunteer appreciation dinner on Wednesday, April 20, at RoccoVino’s in Orland Park, to celebrate the contributions of the many volunteers that dedicate their time and service to the Township….

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Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month Orland Township to hold Senior Health Fair in May in recognizance of Older Americans Month Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they…

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Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record Noesen, Ponomarev score two goals each and Poturalski earns three points. Chicago Wolves defeat Grand Rapids Griffins. Break season point percentage record set in 2000 Turner Cup Championship team Stefan Noesen and Vasili Ponomarev scored two goals apiece to pace the Chicago Wolves to a 6-2 victory…

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Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one

April 23, 2022April 24, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one Chicago Mayor Harold Washington would have turned 100 years old this month and was remembered widely for his achievements in leading the African American community. But few media remember the woman to break through the Chicago Democratic Machine, opening the door to Washington and others, Mayor Jane M….

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Chicago Wolves glide past the Michigan Griffins

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves glide past the Michigan Griffins Poturalski, Panik and Gunler post 1 goal and 1 assist apiece at Grand Rapids Josh Leivo dished out three primary assists to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night at Van Andel Arena. Forwards Andrew Poturalski, Richard Panik and Noel…

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Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Board President and former Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District, unveiled his Public Safety Plan for Cook County on Thursday April 21, 2022 to address the escalating crime rates across the…

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Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price This week it was announced that Netflix was seeing a significant drop in services and that is surprising considering it is the number 1 streaming service in terms of amount of new content, quality content and service. They are the easiest service to work…

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Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement For nearly 80 years, the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Political Organization has been in the forefront of progressive issues when it comes to supporting local candidates for office. The storied organization, IVI-IPO, announced Tuesday April 19, 2022 its slate of endorsed candidates for the June 28…

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Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports Two boys were taken by their mother from Illinois to Oklahoma, where they were reportedly abused and neglected. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. found them, rescued them, reunited them with their father in Illinois, and won custody for Dad, Dads…

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Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Suburban community and activists organize donation drive to help Ukraine refugees Leaders in the Town of Cicero, and a group of American clergy, are organizing a donation drive to help the victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board and the Cicero Clergy Committee are working with two…

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US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities The lawmakers are requesting four Medicaid priorities be included in the next economic reconciliation package. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) on Monday (April 18, 2022) sent a letter on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus (the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,…

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Chicago Wolves Magic Number drops to 1 in big rally win over Texas Stars

April 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Magic Number drops to 1 in big rally win over Texas Stars Chicago falls behind 2-0, but Smallman’s late goal caps big rally for win Center Spencer Smallman scored with five minutes left to cap a fierce rally and give the Chicago Wolves a 4-3 victory over the Texas Stars Friday night at…

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Governor and legislature turn public need into campaign greed

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Governor and legislature turn public need into campaign greed Pritzker, who has broken most of his promises since his election to everyone, wants to pretend like he is helping the economically strapped Illinois residents by giving residents $50 to help offset the rising costs of gasoline. He is also delaying a huge 2 cent gas…

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Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township Hosting Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine In partnership with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Orland Township will be holding a medical supplies drive for Ukraine at the end of April. With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Orland Township has partnered with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, located at…

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Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township Celebrates Older Americans Month Kick off the celebrations with the Township’s first ever Senior Block Party. Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the…

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Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress

April 11, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress American politics needs to balance by creating an ethnic caucus to ensure that everyone’s rights are represented in America. By William O. Lipinski When I was sworn in as a member of the United States house of representatives in January 1983,…

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Sheriff Dart, State Lawmakers Applaud Federal Rule on Ghost Guns

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sheriff Dart, State Lawmakers Applaud Federal Rule on Ghost Guns Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart commended the federal government for working to tighten restrictions on untraceable ‘ghost guns’ that evade background checks and are increasingly showing up on the streets of Chicago. The federal move comes after state lawmakers approved legislation Saturday pushed by…

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