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Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety Candidate Calandriello has the actual experience as a former Prosecutor to protect our families With recent dialogue regarding public safety and the SAFE-T Act, Cook County Board of Commissioner candidate Dan Calandriello calls on the Cook County Board to take steps to address Public Safety…

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Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire Protection District hosts Open House to showcase life saving techniques and equipment Nearly 500 people attended an open house hosted by the Orland Fire Protection District at the Chief Art Granat, Sr., Training Campus Saturday (Sept. 24, 2022) that featured an up-close look at the techniques firefighters used to respond to emergencies. Demonstrations…

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The Great Pumpkin Party Returns to Centennial Park October 1

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

The Great Pumpkin Party Returns to Centennial Park October 1 The Fall-Themed Event Has Limited Ticketing, Registration Required The Village of Orland Park will kick off the fall season with the highly-anticipated Great Pumpkin Party on Saturday, October 1 at the Centennial Park Warming House, located within Centennial Park at 15600 West Avenue in Orland…

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“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24 The Orland Fire District urges the “Plan Your Escape” message for our annual Open House which will be held onSept. 24th. The Orland Fire Protection District will host its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24 in anticipation with…

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Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road A fire that started on the back patio of a row house located at 146th Street and Morningside Road in Orland Park spread to the home and injured one resident. Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) said that the fire was reported…

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USO hosts Barbecue for the Troops July 23, 2022

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

USO hosts Barbecue for the Troops July 23, 2022 The USO will host a barbecue for the Troops on Saturday July 23, 2022 at the Joe Rizza Dealership, 8100 W. 159th Street in Orland Park. The event is being held in celebration of Lincolns 100th Anniversary we are Partnering with USO Illinois & Chicago Automobile…

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Vehicle crashes into Orland Park cosmetic store front

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Vehicle crashes into Orland Park cosmetic store front A car crashed through the front window of CosmoProf at 9109 W. 151st Street in Orland Park on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 11:45 AM. Orland Park police reported that no one was injured. Here are photos from the accident which damaged the front window and entrance of…

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Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs Robert M. Buhs is credited with building the Orland Fire Protection District rising from the ranks of volunteer through serving as Fire Chief until 2003. The OFPD, which is recognized as having the highest save rate in the country, dedicated the Robert…

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Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections

July 9, 2022July 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

You can’t force voters to do the right thing in elections Elections, especially primaries, are always a mix of good and bad results. In Orland Park, the extremist Republicans managed to survive thanks to one of the lowest voter turnouts we have seen in a long time. In the 6th District, Orland Park’s extremist rightwing…

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Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs The Orland Fire Protection District will dedicate the Robert M. Buhs Education & Leadership Development Center, at 10728 W. 163rd Place in Orland Park on Friday, July 15, 2022, beginning at 4 PM. The public is invited to attend. Robert M. Buhs began his…

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Hurley and Cunningham Invite Residents to Free Prescription Drug Takeback Event July 9 in Merrionette Park

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley and Cunningham Invite Residents to Free Prescription Drug Takeback Event July 9 in Merrionette Park Residents are being encouraged to bring their unused and expired prescription medication for safe disposal at a free community event hosted by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, scheduled for Saturday, July 9 from…

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Orland Park Police capture major theft ring

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Police capture major theft ring After a string of retail thefts by an organized crew, the collaborative efforts of the Orland Park Police and Chicago Police Departments have resulted in the apprehension of two offenders. The offenders frequented multiple Ulta Beauty locations regionally and were responsible for the theft of over $200,000 worth…

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Northwestern Medicine Opens Multi-Specialty Clinic in Orland Park

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwestern Medicine Opens Multi-Specialty Clinic in Orland Park Neurology, esophageal and hepatology services in one convenient location A new Northwestern Medicine multi-specialty clinic is enhancing access to high-quality subspecialty care in the south suburbs. The 5,523-square-foot clinic, located in Suite 210, Northwestern Medicine Orland Park, 15300 West Avenue, is now offering neurology services. Esophageal and…

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Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…

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Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Orland Township’s Summer Job Fair! Orland Township hopes to promote employment opportunities to the community this Summer. Orland Township will host its Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

May 8, 2022May 9, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Most elections are pretty much decided before voters even get to go to the ballot box. But the race for Illinois Secretary of State is wide open, but it’s a mess. No one is really talking about the real issues that exist in the massive statewide office…

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Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

April 29, 2022October 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love One of the best Arab American restaurants in the Southwest suburbs and in Orland Park, the heart of the Arab community, is Zwar at 9328 W. 159th Street. Zwar offers the best tasting Middle Eastern food items that you can order. By Ray Hanania Americans…

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