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Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting

Posted on September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting
Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting

Hastings introduces bill to protect consumers in insurance rate setting State Senator Michael E. Hastings has introduced Senate Bill 2691, legislation that would examine whether Illinois families are paying unfairly high premiums due to nondriving factors that have little to do with actual risk on the road or in the home. “Families in Illinois deserve…

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Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program

Posted on September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program
Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program

Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program State Senator Michael E. Hastings is urging all eligible residents to apply for the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help them pay high utility bills. Applications will be accepted starting Oct. 2 through Aug. 15, 2024. “Families should not be forced to choose…

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Hastings pleased to see more than $700,000 in grants awarded to local hotels

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hastings pleased to see more than $700,000 in grants awarded to local hotels
Hastings pleased to see more than $700,000 in grants awarded to local hotels

Hastings pleased to see more than $700,000 in grants awarded to local hotels Nine hotels in the 19th District are set to receive more than $700,000 in Back to Business grants, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Our hospitality industry helps generate revenue and contribute to the economic and social development of our communities,”…

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Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities

Posted on August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities
Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities

Hastings secures $17.8 million for vital improvements to Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities Tinley Park and neighboring municipalities are set to receive $17.8 million to make vital improvements to local highways and roads, thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Our highways, roads and bridges optimize opportunities for economic development, education and…

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Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor 1 Comment on Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law
Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law The South Suburban Airport may soon be a reality thanks to a new measure supported by State Senator Michael E. Hastings that was signed into law on Friday. “This new law brings us one crucial step closer in opening the South…

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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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Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location

Posted on November 16, 2018January 9, 2019 By Bob Bong No Comments on Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location
Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location

Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location By Bob Bong Mokena-based Gas n Wash has announced it will open a second location in Mokena at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at 19990 S. LaGrange Road. It will be the company’s seventh location. The company also operates Food n Fuel…

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Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area

Posted on April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area
Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area

Opportunity, Transitions coming to Mokena station area If you’re a regular user of Mokena’s downtown station, opportunity and transitions are just around the bend. Forty-nine additional parking spaces in the unpaved lot located just south of the Rock Island tracks are being opened up in early May for commuter use.  These spaces, which will be…

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