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Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries
Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

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Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season
Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season

Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season COVID hospital admissions low, but increasing Although COVID-19 hospital admissions in suburban Cook County continue to be low, they have almost doubled since the beginning of November; and emergency room visits associated with COVID have been trending…

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IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels
IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses on the increase around Illinois, the Illinois Department…

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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request…

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Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 
Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs 

Partnership Will Offer Economic Development and Employment Support in South Suburbs  Residents and business owners in Worth Township will have access to workforce development assistance and much more thanks to an extended partnership between Worth Township and the Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC). ESDC located in Pilsen began working together with Worth Township officials during…

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Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases
Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid testing and the support of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories, in quick succession the Department identified 16 residents and 10 staff positive…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause

Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause
Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witnesses Resume Public Ministry Two Years After Going Virtual If you happen to be around Millennium Park soon, you may notice that a pre-pandemic fixture is back on the sidewalks: smiling faces standing next to colorful carts featuring a positive message and free…

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Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests
Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests The Town of Cicero Health Department is now offering a highly anticipated new service for Cicero residents, the Rapid PCR Molecular Test for the COVID-19 virus with results made available to patients in approximately 15 minutes, Health Department officials announced this week.  Health Department officials explained…

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Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Posted on January 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini
Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously
Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge
Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge All other Steppenwolf productions proceeding as planned, with Seagull opening the new Ensemble Theater April–June 2022  Due to the COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for public health, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has postponed its Steppenwolf for Young…

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Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID

Posted on December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID
Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID

Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol.  Ticket Holders to impacted performances will receive free access to high quality video stream of the 2021 production and a full refund (or Goodman Credit or Tax Deductible donation). Starting Tuesday (Dec. 28)…

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Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world
Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden Administration pushing for a waiver of international intellectual property (IP) rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

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Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County
Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.  In order to ensure your health, we are sharing our holiday guidelines for safe celebrations and travel. Please take these proven precautions in all of your holiday…

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All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots
All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus. Individuals age 18 and…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

Posted on October 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township There is still time to register online for the vaccine booster and flu shots through Orland Township. Friday, October 29th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM At Orland Township, 14807 South Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 BOOSTER REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 6 months from 2nd…

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Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Posted on October 20, 2021October 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan
Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan By Ray Hanania Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan is a politically controlled judge who does the bidding of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Horan has a serious conflict of interest in the case involving the City of Chicago’s political fight with the Fraternal Order of Police over the issue…

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Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 By News Editor 1 Comment on Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities
Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities

Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities Chicago City Council Health Committee Members Ask Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Indoor Activities Today, eight members of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations sent a letter to Chicago Department of Public…

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