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The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance

Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance
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The Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dance Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board and the Town of Cicero Senior Center hosted the annual Hearts & Shamrocks dinner and dance on Thursday, March 23, where seniors enjoyed an evening of music and entertainment. The popular dinner dance…

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo
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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo Driver had 47 previous charges but no convictions but will face four Felony charges in latest DUI, drug possession and fleeing crash scene, Lyons Police officials said Lyons, Illinois — A 24-year-old Oak Forest man who has been charged 47 times in…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts Family Resource Fair at district office

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts Family Resource Fair at district office
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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar hosts Family Resource Fair at district office Commissioner Aguilar will be joined by representatives from Illinois Department of Health, Cook County Health to Provide Residents with Health and Family Services. What: Second Annual Family Resource Fair When: Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:00am – 2:00pm Where: Commissioner Aguilar’s District Office, 7833…

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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity
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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Encourages Application for $5 Million in Funding for Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) announced an American Rescue Plan Act funded initiative to…

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Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans
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Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans Awards will help expand existing programming for veterans and their families Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $1.5 million in funding for Honor Grants, a program spearheaded by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA), to expand programming offered by…

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Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers
Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

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Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Most homeowners rarely ask the local police to do a formal security check of their homes. When they do, it might be once or twice a year. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, who owns a security company called Morrison Security, received more than…

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The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written

Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written
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The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison must be upset that voters are focused on his failings as a leader because he is sharing and distributing ugly false attack literature against Liz Gorman hoping it will deflect voters from his own failures. Morrison’s failures are too…

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Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District
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Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar brought Government and Health Organizations together for 16th District Health Fair. Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar facilitated a Health Fair in Melrose Park, connecting government officials with local health organizations to bring services directly to 16th District residents On Saturday,…

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Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner
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Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar honors Jamie Kucera and her work as Executive Director and CEO at the PAV YMCA Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar has named Jamie Kucera the 2022 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award…

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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District
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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District Thanks to the stewardship of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, cities and towns throughout Cook County’s 16th District are receiving a major influx of funds for infrastructure projects. Although only being in office since April of 2020, Commissioner Aguilar has met the moment of…

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County
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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County Cook County Board of Commissioners Approved Transportation Funding for Transportation Projects led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with support from 16th District Commissioner Frank Aguilar. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s…

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Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5
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Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5 Fortier “Everyone had a rough year and we want to make it better.” Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade has been a Chicago tradition for forty-three years and the non-profit organization plans to make a return this year with the 44th Motorcycle Parade. In year’s past,…

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