Tag: Illinois

Pete’s Fresh Market to open in Wheaton, Illinois

July 17, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pete’s Fresh Market to open in Wheaton, Illinois Locally owned and operated Pete’s Fresh Market has leased two adjacent spaces vacated by Whole Foods Market and Sports Authority at Rice Lake Square in Wheaton, Illinois. According to property manager Annette Eastman of Mid-America Asset Management, Inc., Pete’s will open a 69,586 square-foot, enhanced concept grocery store at this location in fall…

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Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cheney launches campaign to unseat Roskam Carole Cheney, a close aide to Congressman Bill Foster has thrown her hat into the ring to challenge one of Foster’s Republican Party colleagues, Peter Roskam. Roskam is one of the most rightwing members of the Congress who has thrived on voter apathy. Roskam is also considered one of…

News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois House overrides Rauner veto of tax hike

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois House overrides Rauner veto of tax hike The Illinois House voted today to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a state budget that proposed a massive hike in the state income tax. Under the tax hike proposal, residents and business will see a 32 percent increase in their income taxes. Individual taxpayers will pay…

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Illinois should loosen up its restrictions on fireworks

June 29, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois should loosen up its restrictions on fireworks I boiled eggs the other day on the stove, and when I was done, I was smart enough not to put my hand on the grill cover where the eggs were boiled. So, I didn’t get hurt. Why is lighting a sparkler or a few bottle rockets,…

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Who is Rauner trying to fool?

June 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Who is Rauner trying to fool? Failed Gov. Bruce Rauner is doing his best to mislead Illinois residents while making poor choices that put the interests of criminals above the interests of hardworking taxpayers, families and youth. By Ray Hanania Last week, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner plagiarized a bill proposed by Democratic Cook County Sheriff…

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State police investigating traffic stop shooting

June 10, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois State Police investigating traffic stop shooting The Illinois State Police released the following press release in the wake of a shooting that took place near the intersection of 8000 West Ogden Avenue in Lyons, Illinois: Illinois State Police involved in shooting outside of Chicago Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating an officer involved…

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Only one Illinois restaurant makes national Outdoor dining list

June 8, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Only one Illinois restaurant makes national Outdoor dining list Wheaton’s Adelle’s Restaurant is the only restaurant in Illinois that made Open Table’s annual list of best Al Fresco (outdoor) dining establishments for 2017. Adelle’s is a stylish, comfortable atmosphere featuring the large comfortable bar, warm copper accented decor & two cozy fireplaces. Located in the…

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Exelon recognized for consumer driven website services

June 5, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Exelon recognized for consumer driven website services Exelon Utilities Recognized for Innovative Website Designs that Significantly Improve Customer Service Company Receives Innovation in Digital Customer Engagement Award at 2017 CS Week Conference CS Week presented Exelon Corporation with its award for Innovation in Digital Customer Engagement for new websites launched at the company’s Baltimore Gas and Electric,…