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Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform
Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform

Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that she will no longer use X, formerly known as Twitter, citing the platform’s transformation into a tool for right-wing radicalization, misinformation, and surveillance under Elon Musk’s ownership. Abughazaleh also called on other candidates to stop…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15 If you can’t pay your taxes by the December 15 due date, there’s a 13-month payment plan available! Register now at CookCountyTreasurer.com. Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties.   That…

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Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad
Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad

Leving Team Won for Grandma, Giving Child a Stable Home with His Teen Dad By: Laura Reichel A devoted grandmother was in desperate need of help protecting her infant grandchild. The child’s mother had reportedly abandoned the baby, left the state, and was later incarcerated out of state. The baby’s teen father was doing his…

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Emagine Theatres invite veterans and military to watch movies for free on Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Emagine Theatres invite veterans and military to watch movies for free on Veteran’s Day
Emagine Theatres invite veterans and military to watch movies for free on Veteran’s Day

Emagine Theatres invite veterans and military to watch movies for free on Veteran’s Day Emagine Theatres Honoring Veterans Day with FREE Admission Emagine Entertainment will once again be recognizing and honoring military service members by inviting them and a guest to see a movie of their choice for FREE on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. For…

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Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child

Posted on October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child
Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child

Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child By Laura Reichel A devoted father nearly lost everything—his child, his freedom, and his future—because of false allegations that threatened everything he held dear. Stripped of his rights and shut out of his child’s life, dad turned to attorney Jeffery Leving for help.  The Law…

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Wolves broadcasts return to WPWR-TV for 2025 – 26 season

Posted on September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves broadcasts return to WPWR-TV for 2025 – 26 season
Wolves broadcasts return to WPWR-TV for 2025 – 26 season

Wolves broadcasts return to WPWR-TV for 2025 – 26 season The Chicago Wolves are pleased to announce FOX Chicago Plus (WPWR-TV) will broadcast 30 Wolves regular-season home games during the 2025-26 American Hockey League season. The partnership with WPWR-TV marks the ninth consecutive full season that Wolves games have been a staple on its schedule….

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Orland Fire hosts Coffee & Conversation on individual fatigue and personal health

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire hosts Coffee & Conversation on individual fatigue and personal health
Orland Fire hosts Coffee & Conversation on individual fatigue and personal health

Orland Fire hosts Coffee & Conversation on individual fatigue and personal health Orland Park, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District will host its monthly Coffee & Conversation for the public on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, featuring two speakers who will address individual fatigue and how to empower your personal health and activism. Residents of…

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Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities
Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities

Taste of Orland Park Returns to Village Center with Food, Fun and Festivities Northwestern Medicine sponsors Aug 1-3 event packed with music, food and entertainment The Taste of Orland Park, presented by Northwestern Medicine, will return to the Village Center from Aug. 1-3. “We are thrilled to bring the Taste of Orland Park back to…

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Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule
Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule

Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule The Chicago Wolves announced their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule on Thursday. The franchise’s 32nd season will feature a 72-game slate beginning with the Season Opener on Oct. 11 vs. the Wild in Iowa. The Wolves’ Home Opener will be Oct. 18 against the rival Rockford IceHogs at…

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Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago
Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago

Chivas de Guadalajara and Club Leon to meet in Chicago Primtetime Sports is set to host the international friendly match between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Chivas de Guadalajara is the only Liga MX club that plays exclusively with Mexican players and it’s one…

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Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s
Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s

Frozen with an Orland Firefighter at McDonald’s Orland Park, IL – About 100 children and their parents participated in an exploration of an Orland Fire Protection District Fire Truck at a “Frozen with a Firefighter” event hosted by McDonald’s in Orland Park. Each child and parent attending the event received a free Frozen drink, courtesy…

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Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home
Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home

Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home By Laura Reichel A Chicago dad found himself living out his worst fear when his ex kidnapped his little girl and isolated her from him. Desperate to bring his daughter back home, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to find his daughter. The Law Offices of Jeffery M….

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Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28
Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28 Organizers of the World Fair US at SeatGeek Stadium this month said they are hoping to recreate the successes they experienced at the 2020 World’s Fair hosted in Dubai. The World Fair US opens in Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium,…

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Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek
Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek

Summer Smash Festival returns this weekend June 20-22 at SeatGeek Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival announces return on June 20-22, 2025. World’s Largest Independently-Owned Hip-Hop Music Festival Returns To Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium After Breaking Attendance Records of more than 120,000. Featuring 50+ performances over three days on three stages Local organizers behind Summer Smash Festival,…

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Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

Posted on June 9, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12
Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12

Orland Fire participates in Village Touch a Truck event June 12 The Orland Fire Protection District will participate with the Village of Orland Park for their “Food Trucks & Touch a Truck” night to be held on Thursday, July 12, 2025. Children and families will be able to enjoy food at the event and also…

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Southwest Regional Publishing wins top General Excellence award for nondaily newspapers

Posted on June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Southwest Regional Publishing wins top General Excellence award for nondaily newspapers
Southwest Regional Publishing wins top General Excellence award for nondaily newspapers

Southwest Regional Publishing wins top General Excellence award for nondaily newspapers Southwest Regional Publishing earned first place for General Excellence among nondaily newspapers in its circulation class, the Illinois Press Association announced last week. Judges praised The Regional News for “excellent community coverage through a plethora of stories, photo stories of events and sports, as…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Posted on June 6, 2025July 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28
Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House June 28 The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 11 am at the Fire District Training Center, 10728 W 163rd St, Orland Park. The event features live demonstrations of situations firefighters often face, from fighting fires to rescues…

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Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library

Posted on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library
Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library

Level Up your Reading Game with the Oak Lawn Public Library The Oak Lawn Public Library began its youth and adult summer reading programs on Sunday, June 1 under iRead’s “Level Up at Your Library” theme. Patrons can sign up at olpl.beanstack.org to earn prizes by logging their reading through Friday, August 1 and partake…

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