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Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange
Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange

Traffic Shifts scheduled for Winter travel configuration on central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at the I-290/I-88 Interchange Traffic shifts between the Cermak Toll Plaza and North Avenue will accommodate ongoing winter construction as weather permits DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway is preparing to shift traffic into winter configuration on Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at…

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Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Posted on December 5, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers
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Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers The Orland Park Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2 aimed at reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was carried out by the Orland Park Police…

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Orland Park Police Department Announces “Click it or Ticket” Campaign

Posted on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Police Department Announces “Click it or Ticket” Campaign
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Orland Park Police Department Announces “Click it or Ticket” Campaign The Orland Park Police Department is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign running now through Memorial Day weekend. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives. Officers will be in marked and unmarked police cars enforcing…

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Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers
Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers The Orland Park Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 18-28 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Orland Park Police Department and other state and local law…

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Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 
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Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State  Pat Dowell,  Alderman and Committeeman of Chicago’s Third Ward, announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State this week. “As a committed public servant, helping and serving people has always been my top priority,” said Dowell. “My singular goal of this office is to provide the residents…

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Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall
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Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall Former Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman has called on the Village of Orland Park to take a careful look at the issue of safety at the Orland Square Mall. But Mayor Pekau’s administration doesn’t think that’s important, even after making a mountain out of…

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Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall

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Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall Former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman urges Orland Park Village officials to address Safety Issues at the Orland Square Mall in the wake of the killing of a St. Michael’s teacher and injuring of another teacher. Gorman said that the tragedy…

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