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Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse

Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse
Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse

Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse A distraught dad contacted Chicago attorney Jeffery M. Leving to rescue his daughters. Dad told Leving that his daughters were suffering terrible abuse by the mother’s predatory boyfriend, according to Court documents. Dad said he didn’t know where to turn, but needed help for his…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners 

Posted on September 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners 
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners 

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners  Almost 11,500 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes will automatically get back $25.4 million in refunds this month, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said Wednesday Sept. 29, 2021.  Almost 4,000 refunds go to homeowners who are…

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Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success

Posted on September 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success
Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser was on September 25. Orland Township’s 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, attracted nearly 1,500 guests on September 25. With live entertainment, such as musician Erik Donner and professional reptile educators Crosstown Exotics, free food samples, the ever-so popular…

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Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2

Posted on September 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2
Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2

Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2 Orland Township’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic is this Saturday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. to noon! No appointment necessary. As one of the Township’s more popular offers, this clinic does operate on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. It is asked that…

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Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County Events focus on educating the public and raising awareness about the importance of oak trees. Did you know an oak tree can grow as tall as 148 feet or more, and that they provide myriad ecological benefits for both humans and nature?…

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Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs

Posted on September 30, 2021October 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs
Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs

Biased Chicago media ignored Fire soccer when in the suburbs When the Chicago Fire was playing phenomenal soccer games in the Southwest suburb of Bridgeview at SeatGeek Stadium (formerly Toyota Park), the Chicago media pretty much ignored the team. Now that the soccer team has relocated to Soldier Field, the Chicago media covers and promotes…

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Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

Posted on September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora
Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora

Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday Sept. 27, 2021 that the Community Alliance for Prevention and 360 Youth Services, which serve Naperville and the far east region of Aurora, were awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant of $125,000 from the…

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Attack crime, not Arabs, Mayor Lightfoot

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 By Ray Hanania 4 Comments on Attack crime, not Arabs, Mayor Lightfoot
Attack crime, not Arabs, Mayor Lightfoot

Attack crime, not Arabs, Mayor Lightfoot Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent her inspector goons accompanied by members of her Police Department to shutdown Arab and Asian owned gas stations and grocery stores in some idiotic theory that closing 24 hour stores will help her reduce the gang problem. What Lightfoot needs to do is instead…

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Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park
Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park

Fire in two adjacent apartments and smoke damage to apartment building in Orland Park The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire in an apartment building at the 9300 block that spread to two apartments and caused smoke damage throughout the three-story, 12 unit apartment building on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured. The…

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Rep. Newman Ald. O’Shea announce improvements to eliminate train blockages

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rep. Newman Ald. O’Shea announce improvements to eliminate train blockages
Rep. Newman Ald. O’Shea announce improvements to eliminate train blockages

Rep. Newman Ald. O’Shea announce improvements to eliminate train blockages As a result of a working group with Rep. Newman, Ald. O’Shea, CSX, The Chicago Transportation Coordination Office, and state and local officials, new processes are in place to eliminate road-rail conflicts, avoid first responder delays, and reduce traffic congestion on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Today,…

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Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff
Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart challenges conclusions Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers have released a report, 10 Facts about Pretrial Electronic Monitoring in Cook County.  The report catalogs ten data-based facts about the Cook County Sheriff’s…

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Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements
Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements

Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements Nationally renowned matrimonial attorney Jeffery M. Leving has been fighting for fathers and “at risk” children for 40 years, accumulating many court victories. “All of the cases I have litigated are important,” Leving said. “They’re important to the dads and kids whose lives we’ve…

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How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser
How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser

How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a serial minority community abuser. That’s someone who hides behind their minority status and then proceeds to discriminate against other minorities. In this case, Lightfoot is discriminating against Arab Americans and some Asian Americans, closing their stores over frivolous code…

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La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

Posted on September 18, 2021September 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs
La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs If you are looking for a great French restaurant and that authentic French experience, you don’t have to look further than La Crepe Bistro in Homer Glen. The menu is exquisite and the food is authentic. No one replicates the French cafe aura better than…

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More than $39,000 in property tax overpayments returned to Arab community thanks to Pappas and Arab Chamber

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on More than $39,000 in property tax overpayments returned to Arab community thanks to Pappas and Arab Chamber
More than $39,000 in property tax overpayments returned to Arab community thanks to Pappas and Arab Chamber

More than $39,000 in property tax overpayments returned to Arab community thanks to Pappas and Arab Chamber American Arab Chamber of Commerce President Hassan Nijem, an “Honorary Cook County Treasurer,” said he is working with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to refund thousands in overpaid property taxes that can be refunded. More than $39,000 was refunded during…

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More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District
More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District Fundraiser set for September 26th in Park Ridge at 1 PM Cristina Nonato who is running for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 26th at 1130 N. Northwest Highway in Parkridge. Tickets are $75 each with sponsorships available for $$500, 1,000 and…

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Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager
Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager

Niemeyer to retire as Village Manager After seven highly productive years with the Village of Tinley Park, Village Manager Dave Niemeyer has announced he is retiring as an Illinois city manager. His final day as Village Manager will be Friday, Oct. 8. “I have had an enjoyable and fulfilling 38-year career in Illinois local government,…

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75th Pet Parade on Saturday

Posted on September 17, 2021 By Steve Metsch 1 Comment on 75th Pet Parade on Saturday

75th Pet Parade on Saturday Returns after a year away because of pandemic By Steve Metsch After a year not seeing folks march with their dogs, cats and other creatures down the streets, anticipation is high for this year’s La Grange Pet Parade. Last year, the parade was held virtually and people watched on their…

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