2022 Archives

St. Xavier to host Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance Oct. 7

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

St. Xavier to host Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance Oct. 7 Also performing with Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is East Loop at the Southwest Suburban university Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance at St. Xavier College Oct. 7, 2022 Pre-concert Interactive Demo at 5:30pm! The performance is at St Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd Street in Oak Lawn Tickets…

Culture, Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety Candidate Calandriello has the actual experience as a former Prosecutor to protect our families With recent dialogue regarding public safety and the SAFE-T Act, Cook County Board of Commissioner candidate Dan Calandriello calls on the Cook County Board to take steps to address Public Safety…

Cook County, Crime, elections, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Ali Center announces Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award recipients

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ali Center announces Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award recipients Dr. Anthony Fauci, World Central Kitchen, Alice Houston, and NBA Star Malcom Brogdon headline slate of nine awardees . National CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller to host the event The ninth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Saturday, November 5, and boasts another esteemed panel…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Cook County, Events, News, NewsWire, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker supports criminals and disguises truth about Safe-T Act Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is trying to distort his record of supporting suspects by easing the punishments on criminals. Pritzker, who has close ties to lobbyists who are pouring millions into his campaign coffers, is seeking to build up his image so that he can run…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Features, Government, News, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress Casten votes to pass a package of four Public Safety bills to provide Life-Saving Mental Health services, fund local Law Enforcement, protect victims, and break the cycle of violence Congressman Sean Casten voted on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 to pass four public safety bills…

Crime, Federal, Health, News, Orland Park, Police, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left Democrats have undermined their fight against crime with the confusing and unexplained Safe-T Act. The November 8 election come down to two powerful issues, Roe v Wade for Democrats, and the Safe-T Act for Republicans. The Republican fight against crime has counterbalanced the Democrat…

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The Great Pumpkin Party Returns to Centennial Park October 1

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

The Great Pumpkin Party Returns to Centennial Park October 1 The Fall-Themed Event Has Limited Ticketing, Registration Required The Village of Orland Park will kick off the fall season with the highly-anticipated Great Pumpkin Party on Saturday, October 1 at the Centennial Park Warming House, located within Centennial Park at 15600 West Avenue in Orland…

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Officials host bottled water donation drive to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday Sept. 3, 6 AM to 6 PM

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials host bottled water donation drive to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday Sept. 3, 6 AM to 6 PM State Rep. Cyril Nichols, State Sen. Elect Willie Preston, and 18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis are hosting a daylong public water collection event to distribute bottled water to residents of Jackson, Mississippi where the water…

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Court victory keeps boy close to his father

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Court victory keeps boy close to his father When a father gets divorced, it’s usually great if his children live nearby – and that was the situation for an Illinois dad and his 10-year-old son. However, according to court documents, the mother suddenly decided to move with the boy out of state, to North Carolina….

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, National, News, NewsWire, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work Full intersection closures with detours also needed to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Local road closures, including weekend full intersection closures with detours, have been rescheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street for August and September to accommodate mainline bridge…

construction, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17 The Lyons Township Democratic Organization will host its annual FallFest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The event is hosted by Democratic Committeeman Steven Landek and will feature local, county and state elected officials along with Democratic Party endorsed candidates. The…

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Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Monday August 15, 2022 that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO, representing 1,500 local unions and nearly 900,000 workers across Illinois. “Since I ran for Congress in 2018, I have always stood with working families & organized labor. I’m…

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