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Word of mouth helps homeowner get $6,805 refund for missed exemptions 

Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 By Guest Columnist 2 Comments on Word of mouth helps homeowner get $6,805 refund for missed exemptions 
Word of mouth helps homeowner get $6,805 refund for missed exemptions 

Word of mouth helps homeowner get $6,805 refund for missed exemptions  By Maria Pappas Word of mouth helped chef Gabriel Miranda of Hickory Hills obtain a $6,805 refund for missed homeowner exemptions. Miranda said he and his wife deposited the money into their savings account. Their monthly bills include private high school tuition for the…

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

Posted on December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio
Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the…

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Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols
Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and Education Center, 5336 S. State…

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Bob Bong on Business: Sal’s Philly Steaks opens in Hickory Hills

Posted on November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bob Bong on Business: Sal’s Philly Steaks opens in Hickory Hills
Bob Bong on Business: Sal’s Philly Steaks opens in Hickory Hills

Sal’s Philly Steaks now open in Hickory Hills Bridgeview resident Sal Bal is the man behind the scripted Sal’s sign that adorns four different Philly cheesesteak restaurants throughout the southwest suburbs. Bal opened his first shop at 78th Street and Cicero Avenue near Ford City Mall around 2005. In 2015, he made his first move to…

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