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Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice
Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice

Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice Former trustee and restaurant owner Ruben Pazmino hopes to continue to push his ideas to help taxpayers in Homer Glen as an independent voice in the April 1 election. Homer Glen gets very little attention from the media and its issues and needs are…

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Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen
Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen

Senator Michael Hastings secures $17.1 million for for vital improvements to bridges and roads in Lockport and Homer Glen Lockport and Homer Glen are set to receive $17.1 million to make vital improvements to local highways, bridges and roads, thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Sound and safe roads, highways and…

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Palos Park board’s personal attacks continue on social media

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Palos Park board’s personal attacks continue on social media
Palos Park board’s personal attacks continue on social media

Palos Park board’s personal attacks continue on social media By Ray Hanania When a group of residents went to the Feb. 27 Palos Park Board meeting to express their views on the expansion of a parking lot for Wu’s House at 123rd and LaGrange Road, several of the trustees personally attacked them. It was a…

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Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital
Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital

Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital In 1978, Grease premiered in theaters, Van Halen released their debut album, and Palos Hospital hired a medical transcriptionist who was launching a career that has spanned more than four decades. Donna Boonstra, of Homer Glen, recently celebrated her 45-year service anniversary at Northwestern…

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Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18
Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18 Iraq war veteran, West Point graduate and South suburban Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings hosts his annual Golf Classic to raise funds for his re-election Monday, July 18, 2022. Hastings has served with distinction for 10 years in the Illinois Senate representing Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Frankfort…

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La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

Posted on September 18, 2021December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs
La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs If you are looking for a great French restaurant and that authentic French experience, you don’t have to look further than La Crepe Bistro in Homer Glen. The menu is exquisite and the food is authentic. No one replicates the French cafe aura better than…

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