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Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Pakistan’s Consul General to Chicago Zaman Mehdi commemorated Pakistan’s Independence with a reception honoring the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Pakistani Americans throughout Cook County. The celebration followed the annual Independence Day Flag Raising…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Assyrian New Year by honoring civic, business and community leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas (middle) celebrated the Assyrian New Year of 6776 by welcoming dozens of civic, business and community leaders to her downtown office for an afternoon of traditional Assyrian song and dance. The Assyrian New Year,…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration The Three Kings Day event hosted by Abuilar remains one of the largest celebrations of the important Mexican holiday in Chicagoland, drawing support from important leaders and elected officials, including Lyons Mayor Chris Getty and Pastor John Harrell, co-founder of Black Men United…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Indian Consul General Somnath Ghosh will host a Diwali celebration to honor Indian American community leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to the cultural, civic, and economic life of Cook County. The event will…

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Orland Park Announces Independence Day Celebration July 3

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Announces Independence Day Celebration July 3 All are invited to enjoy the full lineup of activities and entertainment beginning July 3 and extending into July 4 The Village of Orland Park has a fun-filled two-day celebration planned in honor of America’s birthday. On July 3 at 7 p.m., we will kick things off…

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Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Treasurer Pappas honors business, community leaders during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognized 14 business and community leaders with Certificates of Excellence during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. The event took place at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Cook County Treasurer’s…

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Egyptian Flag to be raised in Celebration of Egypt’s Independence by America’s only Egyptian American Mayor Mary Basta

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Egyptian Flag to be raised in Celebration of Egypt’s Independence by America’s only Egyptian American Mayor Mary Basta The vibrant community of Bolingbrook is set to witness a historic moment as Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, the first female Egyptian mayor in the U.S., announces her plans to raise the Egyptian flag in honor of Egypt’s Independence…

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Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving The Orland Park Police Department announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three…