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Orland Fire to host Coffee & Conversation Feb 25 on: Protecting your Finances, Info for Seniors, & Staying Safe

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Fire to host Coffee & Conversation Feb 25 on: Protecting your Finances, Info for Seniors, & Staying Safe
Orland Fire to host Coffee & Conversation Feb 25 on: Protecting your Finances, Info for Seniors, & Staying Safe

Orland Fire to host Coffee & Conversation Feb 25 on: Protecting your Finances, Info for Seniors, & Staying Safe Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District and Fire Chief Kevin Doyle will host the next “Coffee & Conversation” on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 10 am until 12:00 pm at the OFPD Board…

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Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office
Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office

Free Mexican Document Assistance Available This Week at Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s Office Beginning on Thursday, September 25, through Saturday, September 27, Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar will provide free Mexican document assistance. The assistance will be available at the Aguilar’s District Office, 7833 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, Illinois. A range of services will be offered…

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Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s new eNewsletter Political Column

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s new eNewsletter Political Column
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Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s new eNewsletter Political Column The cost of an eNewsletter at Mailchimp has gotten out of hand so I decided to move my columns subscription page to a new site at Substack. You can subscribe (free for limited columns or paid for additional special columns) by clicking this link: https://hanania.substack.com/ I have…

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Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics

Posted on October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics
Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics

Flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, walk-in clinics Orland Township residents can now receive their seasonal flu shots and pneumonia vaccines at the Township offices on select Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. The clinics are walk-in, with no appointment necessary, and are open to anyone 3 years of age or older. Additionally, a drive-thru Saturday clinic…

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Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM
Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM

Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Thursday July 13, 2023 featuring an assortment of demonstrations of emergency response scenarios. The Open House will be held during the evening from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the…

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ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks

ISBE announces eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, breakfast, and after-school snacks Families are encouraged to contact their local school for details on accessing free and reduced-price meals  With students returning to classrooms across the state, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is announcing the eligibility guidelines for students to receive free and…

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Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally

Posted on October 13, 2020October 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally

Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local community journalists and leaders…

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Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20
Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20

Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20 The Orland Fire Protection District will celebrate its 50thAnniversary as a Fire District and its 125thyear fighting fires during its annual Open House on Saturday July 20, 2019. The annual Open House will be extra special this year, as the Orland Fire Protection District celebrates its…

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Orland Trustee Carole Ruzich hosts self-defense program for women

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Trustee Carole Ruzich hosts self-defense program for women

Orland Trustee Carole Ruzich hosts self-defense program for women Orland Park Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich will co-host with One Light Self-Defense a free self-defense workshop for women and girls. The program is free and will address “self-defense, distraction and awareness” tactics. The program will be held on March 11, 2019 at the Orland Park Civic…

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