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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…
Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1 Noesen, Drury score two goals apiece as Chicago earns ninth in a row Texas-born Stefan Noesen and Winnetka native Jack Drury produced two goals and one assist each to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Stars Sunday…
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American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday December 9, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM). TCU/IAM represents over 44,000 active and retired members across the country, including Metra and Amtrak employees here in Illinois. “The people of Illinois are indeed well-served by…
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Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) on Thursday announced the endorsements of 40+ Illinois elected officials and community leaders for his re-election campaign. This slate of endorsements includes Illinois state senators, Illinois state representatives, county elected officials, school board members, village trustees, mayors, and community…
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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…
Letter to the Editor: Reader slams Ted Bojanowski for his lies In an ugly, name calling letter published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group, political activist Ted Bojanowski attacked columnist Ray Hanania. Here is one of the letters written in response to Bojanowski’s lies and exaggerations. In the 12/2/21 post of the Des Plaines Valley…
Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has posted the First Installment Tax Year 2021 bills on cookcountytreasurer.com. The First Installment, which is 55 percent of the previous year’s total tax, is due March 1, 2022. By providing an early look at the bills,…
Augustana College announces new board president Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Talentino as its ninth president beginning July 1. The Augustana College Board of Trustees President John Murabito said, “We welcomed Dr. Talentino to campus for a celebration today, and I know she looks forward to seeing you…
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Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Offers Customers Free Soda for Each Toy Donation Made at Local Restaurant Locations CHICAGO, Ill. – Donate a toy, leave with a free pop! Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage is ringing in the season of giving through the launch of its…
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Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional Press conference: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 9am What: Faith and Community leaders prayer vigil and water caravan Where: Beginning at Trinity United Church of Christ (400 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60628) and ending at Stateville Correctional Center Maximum Security Prison (16830 IL-53, Crest Hill, IL…
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Bloomington Illinois Navy Student Recognized for Excellence by Air Force Bloomington Illinois Sailor earns Air Force 316th Training Squadron’s Student of the Month By Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Jason Sikora GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The 316th Training Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base holds a student of the month competition with more…
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Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…
Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16 Please join State Senator Michael Hastings at a Christmas Casino Night fundraiser in support of Senator Michael E. Hastings on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park. For questions or to RSVP please contact Kelly at [email protected] or register onlineHERE. We look forward…
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Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…
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Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10 For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families who are experiencing financial difficulties; with a majority of the recipients being clients of the Orland Township Food Pantry. Whether you’re donating…
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Lakeview East Chamber presents Chicagoland’s largest Holiday Pop-Up District The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce presents Chicago’s largest Holiday pop-up district with the return of Wrigleyville Wonderland. 19 Wrigleyville Businesses Transform into Holiday Themed Spots for Everyone Offering Picture Perfect Moments, Movies, Food and Drink Specials and More The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce…
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