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Orland Firefighters host commemoration to remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 By News Editor 1 Comment on Orland Firefighters host commemoration to remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Orland Firefighters host commemoration to remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Orland Firefighters host commemoration to remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its 22nd annual commemoration to honor and remember the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001 during a ceremony at the Fire District  ​The Orland Fire Protection District held a memorial…

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Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 By News Editor 3 Comments on Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District
Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District

Scott Kaspar announces candidacy for Congress in 6th District The suburban lawyer and engineer entered the race for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Suburban Chicago 6th District in a press conference Tuesday Jan. 25, 2022. Scott Kaspar announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Illinois’ 6th Congressional District…

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America is a divided nation that can’t get back on track

Posted on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on America is a divided nation that can’t get back on track
America is a divided nation that can’t get back on track

America is a divided nation that can’t get back on track The 20th Anniversary commemorations of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were sober and disturbing. But the failure of American politicians to get together as one voice to join as one nation is even more disturbing. President George W. Bush spoke about that polarization…

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Posted on August 13, 2021August 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16
Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab…

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Orland Fire Protection District Commemorates 9/11 

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District Commemorates 9/11 
Orland Fire Protection District Commemorates 9/11 

Orland Fire Protection District Commemorates 9/11  The Orland Fire Protection District held a memorial Tuesday for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that took place 17 years ago. Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield led the commemoration and Pastor Evan Goranson offered the prayer during the ceremony which was held at the Fire…

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Why conspiracy theories are necessary

Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why conspiracy theories are necessary
Why conspiracy theories are necessary

Why conspiracy theories are necessary Youtube has launched a campaign to delete and ban videos that promote “conspiracy theories” that trend against mainstream acceptance and news media coverage. But is that a wise thing to allow? Conspiracy theories keep the American public aware of instances when conspiracy theories are actually a reality By Ray Hanania…

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Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims

Posted on September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims
Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims

Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims The Orland Fire Protection District held a Memorial Service Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 to commemorate and remember first responders and Americans who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks 16 years ago. The service was held at the OFPD’s Firefighter Memorial at its headquarters in Orland Park, 9790 West…

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