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Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

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Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Supervisor O’Grady hosts COVID booster clinic, and Fabulous February craft show Orland Township Hosts another successful COVID-19 Booster Clinic. hosts. Nearly 100 residents arrived to receive their dose; Orland Township hosts “Feel Fabulous February” Orland Township’s Winter craft show offers an evening of relaxation. Nearly 100 residents arrived at Orland Township on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to receive a…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ 2022 Scavenger Sale will look different as the Treasurer’s Office takes steps to help small developers, homeowners and investors rebuild neighborhoods and create generational wealth. Under Illinois law, the Treasurer’s Office is required to conduct a…

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Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book “As Fast as Her” is the exciting story of hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield, who led the US Women’s Hockey team to Olympic gold and was the first female hockey player to compete in the fastest skater competition at the NHL All-Star weekend. Presale orders of the…

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Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order? President Biden and Democrats are calling the 5 hours of violence by 1,200 of the 35,000 plus protestors at the Capitol an “insurrection,” but was that a worse “insurrection” than the three months of violence that destroyed thousands of businesses…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice Noesen, Poturalski each score twice as Chicago wins for 13th time in 14 games Stefan Noesen and Andrew Poturalski scored two goals apiece to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild Saturday night Jan. 8, 2022 at the…

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Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

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Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day U.S. Rep. Marie Newman of the Illinois 3rd District presented local police departments with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to honor their service to the Southwest Side and suburbs during a regional meeting on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Bridgeview As part of…

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Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County The start of a new year and long-awaited arrival of snow brings winter fun to the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Join us for programs and events in January and February! From enjoying the warmth of a campfire to exploring the snowy trails of…

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge All other Steppenwolf productions proceeding as planned, with Seagull opening the new Ensemble Theater April–June 2022 Due to the COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for public health, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has postponed its Steppenwolf for Young…

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8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival

January 6, 2022January 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival Thirteen-year-old Steven Hoffen, whose father and family are from Chicago, has made an award-winning documentary Growing Peace in the Middle East that has earned wins and nominations in over 70 film festivals globally, including the prestigious London Independent Film Festival and International…

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Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

January 6, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong? This Episode of “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast looks at the one year anniversary of the violence that took place on Jan 6, 2021 and addresses questions including, “Was it an ‘insurrection’ or a Constitutionally protected protest that turned violent?” Published…

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Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that a fifteen-year-old Westmont juvenile has been accused of shooting a fifty-four-year-old woman in her leg and hijacking her car at gunpoint late Tuesday evening. The juvenile appeared…

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The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday ‘Champion of Service: Celebrating Muhammad Ali’ to feature reflections from individuals close to the late world heavyweight champion and humanitarian and an opportunity for viewers across the country to participate in The Greatest Giveback Although Muhammad Ali is…

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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District Thanks to the stewardship of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, cities and towns throughout Cook County’s 16th District are receiving a major influx of funds for infrastructure projects. Although only being in office since April of 2020, Commissioner Aguilar has met the moment of…

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Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman Live streaming Mass will be held Friday, January 7th at 3:00 p.m. until time of Mass 5:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave, Chicago Former Illinois Tollway Executive Director and Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth…

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Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that bond has been set for three of four individuals accused of Burglary at a Westmont BMW dealership. Angel Martin, 23 (d.o.b. 8/26/1998) of the…

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