OPINION

Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans
Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans When President Trump says something negative about veterans or “Gold Star” families, he is crucified. But when the left … Click to Read
Preckwinkle undermines Cook County’s Arab American community
Preckwinkle undermines Cook County’s Arab American community Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants Arab American voters to think she is a “friend” of the Arab American community. … Click to Read
America’s increasingly ugly political landscape
America’s increasingly ugly political landscape Much of the national mainstream American news media and the entertainment news media have gone off the deep end turning political criticism into … Click to Read
No justice in fight against crime in Van Dyke conviction
No justice in fight against crime in Van Dyke conviction Two issues continue to bother me. The first is the imbalance and lack of justice in the prosecution … Click to Read
District 103 administration excels in politics, name-calling and lies
District 103 administration excels in politics, name-calling and lies Officials who have taken over the administration of the District 103 schools in Chicagoland’s west suburbs have turned the … Click to Read

VETERANS COLUMN

Veterans honored during special two week commemoration
Veterans honored during special two week commemoration Extending the usual weekend of November 11thto honor Veterans and Military successfully turned two weeks filled with music, parades and events. Every part of Illinois celebrated with events allowing Veterans and military to participate. In an unusual celebration of Veterans Day, the City of Chicago moved is annual …
An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday
An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday By Jerry Field What started about two years ago has flourished into a 10 day celebration honoring Veterans. During an unofficial meeting with several City of Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois Veterans, the participants noted the many excellent Veterans Day programs jammed into …

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Max & Benny's Comedy Nosh November 29
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/event/max-bennys-comedy-nosh-november-29/
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
November 29, 2018
Max & Benny’s Comedy Nosh November 29
We would like to invite you to attend our next “Comedy Nosh!” featuring Dinner and Show. The “Comedy Nosh!” is November 29th, Thursday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST
Max and Benny’s, 461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Comedians performing include Emcee and host Larry Bloom; High Fiber Comedy and Boomer Babes Jan Slavin; Chicago Comedian and Musician Ben Hamilton, Special Guest from Zanies Comedy Club Mike Hover; and, Chicagoland comedian Sonal Aggarwal.
Reserve a seat today by calling 847-272-9490 or by visiting the website at MaxandBennys.com.
Max and Benny’s Comedy Nosh Nov. 29, 2018

BOB BONG ON BUSINESS

Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location
Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location By Bob Bong Mokena-based Gas n Wash has announced it will open a second location in Mokena at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. … Click to read more
Bob Bong on Business: Sal’s Philly Steaks opens in Hickory Hills
Sal’s Philly Steaks now open in Hickory Hills Bridgeview resident Sal Bal is the man behind the scripted Sal’s sign that adorns four different Philly cheesesteak restaurants throughout the southwest suburbs. Bal opened his first … Click to read more

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Missing Lyons man identified as the victim of an apparent homicide
Missing Lyons man identified as the victim of an apparent homicide UPDATED: Lyons Police working with the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT) have confirmed the identification of a body found Saturday morning is the man who was reported missing by his family last week. Lyons Police Chief James Keating said that Paresh Jhobalia, 62, had …
POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobalia
POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobalia The Lyons Police Department are working with the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT), a suburban-focused police Task Force to find a man reported missing by their family on November 10, 2018. Family members report that Paresh Jhobalia, 62, was last seen in Downers Grove. The Lyons Police Department is asking members of the …