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COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence
COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence The Coronavirus COVID Pandemic has had a terrible impact on our society but one overlooked aspect has been the domestic tensions it has created among couples, families and married couples. Domestic violence has intensified according to court records By Jeffery M. Leving In the early days of the pandemic,…

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Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By News Editor 3 Comments on Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case
Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case

Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving helps fathers recover rights to see his children after the mother abruptly cut the father off from seeing his children. Leving discusses the case, family law, divorce proceedings, child custody and Dads’ rights during his weekly radio show on…

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Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange The Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act would grant federal benefits to veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ), all of whom were potentially exposed to deadly tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange  U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03)…

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Posted on August 13, 2021August 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16
Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab…

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Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries
Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 9:46am of a house fire on Wednesday, August 11th by a neighbor that noticed smoke coming from an unoccupied house in the 14900 block of Dogwood. The first arriving companies arrived within 3 minutes from the time of the alarm. Battalion…

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Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him
Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him

Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him It’s hard to feel sorry for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. He was so obnoxious and arrogant. But the decision on whether he should return to public office doesn’t belong with Big Brother and the politicians. It belongs to voters. Censorship is wrong. By…

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WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet
WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet

WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet By Ray Hanania Google’s once essential SiteKit, popular plugin for WordPress websites, has crashed this week taking down thousands of websites and making them inaccessible to their owners. Owners who try to access the site will be directed by email to go into “Recovery Mode” and you…

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Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage
Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. The homeowner was preparing food for dinner on the stove when the fire occurred. Crews…

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Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Posted on August 9, 2021August 22, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program
Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program Former Congressman Bill Lipinski continues to host his annual essay contests for school children (6th – 8th grade) on the topics of America history and patriotism. There are four areas of interest listed below. Enter today. By Bill Lipinski Following is a program that I believe can…

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COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report

Posted on August 8, 2021August 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report
COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report

COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report While some politicians are spreading misinformation about the spread of COVID exploiting children in order to sell fundraising tickets and distract taxpayers from their failed leadership, real doctors at the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics who actually know and are trained in…

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Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas

Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas
Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas

Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas Parade, Presentation and Ice Cream Social Commemorate Historic Tourism Space Flight. Wally Funk is the oldest person ever to rocket into space. Thousands lined up today to honor hometown hero Wally Funk during a parade down Historic Main Street and a presentation on…

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Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township

Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township
Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township

Pet-Palooza scheduled for Sept. 25 in Orland Township Orland Township’s Pet-Palooza returns on September 25! Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Orland Township grounds, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park! This is a rain or shine event. Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board…

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Orland Township hosts Back-to-School Health Fair for students

Posted on August 4, 2021August 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township hosts Back-to-School Health Fair for students
Orland Township hosts Back-to-School Health Fair for students

Orland Township hosts Back-to-School Health Fair for students The Back-to-School Health Fair is taking place on Saturday, August 14th Orland Township’s Back-to-School Health Fair is quickly approaching! Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees are excited to help everyone get ready to go back to school. The fair, which will take place on Saturday,…

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Tired of athletes who use their celebrity for narrow political agendas

Posted on August 3, 2021August 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Tired of athletes who use their celebrity for narrow political agendas
Tired of athletes who use their celebrity for narrow political agendas

Tired of athletes who use their celebrity for narrow political agendas I am really tired of privileged athletes who use their celebrity as a platform to promote divisiveness, especially when they fuel the flames of racism. Raven Saunders crossing her arms in protest supposedly to support “the oppressed” is truly unprofessional and selfish By Ray…

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President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus

Posted on August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus
President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus

President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus Investing approximately $1.6 million in enhancements to a cluster of amenities on one square mile of southeast Cook County, the Forest Preserves of Cook County celebrated a new, integrated vision of a campus for visitors to hike, bike, camp, birdwatch, swim, fish, play, learn…

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Motown comes to Orland Township

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Motown comes to Orland Township
Motown comes to Orland Township

Motown comes to Orland Township Sam Savage and Company helped seniors dance the night away to some Motown favorites. Some 362 seniors attended Orland Township’s Motown Dinner Dance on Thursday, July 29. The dance, held at Orland Chateau, is one of the many dinner dances for the Township that has seen a sudden increase in…

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Punta Cana vacation at the Paradisus Palma Real, a beautiful beach and breath of fresh air

Posted on August 1, 2021August 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Punta Cana vacation at the Paradisus Palma Real, a beautiful beach and breath of fresh air
Punta Cana vacation at the Paradisus Palma Real, a beautiful beach and breath of fresh air

Punta Cana vacation at the Paradisus Palma Real, a beautiful  beach and breath of fresh air Taking a vacation break from the Coronavirus Pandemic while ensuring that you protect yourself. We did that at the Grand Reserve Paradisus Palma Real hotel in Punta Cana, a 10-day trip that was wonderful. You will enjoy it, too By…

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Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration

Posted on July 30, 2021November 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration
Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration

Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration Winnebago County has been named in a drought disaster declaration by Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker, joining Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties. The disaster declaration allows counties to access emergency loans following drought conditions Winnebago county has been added to the USDA Secretarial natural disaster…

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