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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors

Posted on April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors
Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for seniors

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Coffee & Conversation for seniors on lifesaving strategies for Seniors ​Fire District invites Seniors to discuss surviving hearts and strokes​. Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield hosts his “Coffee & Conversation” meeting Wed April 17 on lifesaving strategies​ Orland Fire Protection District Chief Michael Schofield invites the public to attend…

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Issues Statement on January 6

Posted on April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Issues Statement on January 6
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Issues Statement on January 6

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Issues Statement on January 6 Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today issued a statement to clarify his views on the events of January 6, 2021.  Kennedy said: “January 6 is one of the most polarizing topics on the political landscape. I am listening to people of diverse viewpoints on…

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Joravsky and Hanania analyze today’s Chicago City Council with the past on podcast

Posted on April 6, 2024April 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Joravsky and Hanania analyze today’s Chicago City Council with the past on podcast
Joravsky and Hanania analyze today’s Chicago City Council with the past on podcast

Joravsky and Hanania analyze today’s Chicago City Council with the past on podcast Chicago Reader journalist and podcaster Ben Joravsky, who has covered Chicago City politics since 1981, interviews former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania on his special “Oh, What a Week” podcast which is available on most major podcast platforms. Hanania…

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Subject Arrested for Vehicular Hijacking in Orland Park

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Subject Arrested for Vehicular Hijacking in Orland Park
Subject Arrested for Vehicular Hijacking in Orland Park

Subject Arrested for Vehicular Hijacking in Orland Park The Orland Park Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in a vehicular hijacking that occurred on the evening of April 3, 2024. Shawn Flores, a 44-year-old Midlothian resident, faces charges following his apprehension on April 4. The incident began when a male victim was forcibly…

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Homeowner exemptions slash tax bills. So why do so many fail to apply? 

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Homeowner exemptions slash tax bills. So why do so many fail to apply? 
Homeowner exemptions slash tax bills. So why do so many fail to apply? 

Homeowner exemptions slash tax bills. So why do so many fail to apply?  By Maria Pappas Homeowners can reduce their property tax bills by hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year by taking advantage of the Homeowner Exemption. Exemptions are tax breaks. To qualify for the Homeowner Exemption, first-time applicants must have occupied the…

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View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8
View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8

View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8 Visitors are invited to view the April 8 solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville. Although the site is not in the path of totality, a spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible beginning at 12:43 p.m. and continuing for just over…

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The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study
The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study

The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study The number 47 is drawn the least across all lotteries, with an average frequency of just 138 . The numbers 46 and 43 are second and third, respectively. The luckiest lottery number is 28, with a frequency of 201.4  New research has discovered the lottery numbers…

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Chicago aldermen embrace selfish politics over public need

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago aldermen embrace selfish politics over public need
Chicago aldermen embrace selfish politics over public need

Chicago aldermen embrace selfish politics over public need Nine Chicago aldermen are hoping to undermine Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson using emotional distractions and are failing to address real issues like cracking down on increasing crime. They are demanding Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) should be stripped of power because he was at a rally where an American flag…

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