Tag: Illinois

Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend “Sit Tight. Choose Right.” offers drivers roadside safety advice. The number is slightly higher than the number of motorists during the same period last year, 8.2 million drivers With more than 8.5 million vehicles anticipated to travel over the extended Labor Day weekend, the…

News, NewsWire, Transportation

Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski sentenced for corruption

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Summit Police Chief John Kosmowski sentenced for corruption Former Suburban Chicago Police Chief Sentenced to Three Years in Federal prison for Bribery and Obstruction of Justice CHICAGO — The former Chief of Police in the village of Summit, Ill., has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for corruptly accepting money from a…

Crime, News, news release, NewsWire, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, U.S. Attorney

Hastings hosts Summer Soiree Thursday August 6, 2026 Old Plank Trail Frankfort

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings hosts Summer Soiree Thursday August 6, 2026 Old Plank Trail Frankfort Please join Senator Michael E. Hastings for a Summer Soirée on Thursday, August 6, at Old Plank Trail Tavern in Frankfort. Throw on your summer attire and enjoy an evening with friends and supporters as we gather to support Senator Hastings and his…

Entertainment, Events, Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Bolingbrook hosts International Festival Saturday July 11, 2026

July 9, 2026July 11, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bolingbrook hosts International Festival Saturday July 11, 2026 DON’T MISS the iFest 2026 Saturday July 11, 2026. Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us Saturday, July 11, for iFest 2026—Bolingbrook’s biggest celebration of cultures from around the world! From incredible live entertainment and authentic international cuisine to cultural exhibits, artisan vendors and family…

Bolingbrook, Business, Culture, DuPage, Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important The Illinois General Assembly, House and Senate, did not pass the key stadium bill before adjourning last week as public concern focused on proposals to pass tax breaks for the Bears organization which is extremely profitable and earned more than $600 million last year, according to…

Government, Illinois Legislature, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers By Ray Hanania Officials of Northwestern University on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, dedicated the official placement of historic personal and official documents donated by former Congressman William O. Lipinski into the university’s Library archives on transportation. Lipinski was joined by his wife, Bonnie, his son Congressman Dan…

Bill Lipinski, Education, Events, Government, News, NewsWire, Transportation

Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures Lyons mayor’s historic petition drive signals grassroots demand for real representation after Democratic machine bypassed voters Declaring that “democracy only works when voters are given a real choice,” Mayor Chris Getty officially filed petitions Monday morning May…

elections, Federal, News, NewsWire, Politics, Regional Midwest

Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign The Obama Foundation today announced the Hope and Change Lobby at the Obama Presidential Center, honoring the foundational ideas of President Obama’s 2008 campaign. The Hope and Change Lobby is made possible through the generous contribution by…