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  • Members of the Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Geriatric Emergency Department Initiative (GEDI) program team are pictured from left to right: Andrew Bierlein, Amanda Capuano, Julissa Sanchez, and Dylan Ciolek
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Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election

Posted on November 18, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election
Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election

Candidate for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and slate file 4,236 petition signatures for April election ORLAND PARK, IL – Mayoral candidate Jim Dodge and his slate filed 4,236 petition signatures today to nominate their new Orland Park for All Party for the April 1, 2025, municipal elections. This total significantly exceeds the required minimum…

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Tinley Police file murder charges against spouse in the murder of his wife and three daughters

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Tinley Police file murder charges against spouse in the murder of his wife and three daughters
Tinley Police file murder charges against spouse in the murder of his wife and three daughters

Tinley Police file murder charges against spouse in the murder of his wife and three daughters Maher Kassem, 63, of the 7400 block of W. 173rd Place, Tinley Park, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder after a domestic incident Sunday, Jan. 21 at his home.  Kassem shot and killed his wife Majeda Kassem,…

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Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum
Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum

Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum By Ray Hanania If you live in many of the Southwest suburbs, you might be receiving election mailers from the powerful realtors association urging voters to vote NO on referenda that would give local communities Home Rule powers. The realtors don’t like it because Home Rule gives local…

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Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau
Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election over first term Congresswoman Marie Newman. Casten will face-off with rightwing extremist Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau in the November 8 General Election By Ray Hanania Incumbent U.S. Representative Sean…

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Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial
Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…

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Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10
Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10

Holiday Donation Drive-thru Tuesday Dec. 7, Bingo with Santa Dec. 10 For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 families who are experiencing financial difficulties; with a majority of the recipients being clients of the Orland Township Food Pantry. Whether you’re donating…

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Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall
Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall

Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall Ticket sales begin August 30th. Thirteen talented seniors have been chosen to compete for the title of 2021 Orland Township Senior American Idol! Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees for an evening of dinner, dancing, and jaw-dropping performances this October. Designed to replicate the…

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Construction on I-294 will cause delays

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Construction on I-294 will cause delays

Construction on I-294 will cause delays Detours scheduled through Mid-June on 79th Street Ramp, Archer Avenue for ongoing bridge work on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project Long-term closures and detours are scheduled in June for the ramp connecting westbound 79thStreet to LaGrange Road and on westbound Archer Avenue for pavement work as part of…

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Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

Posted on April 4, 2021May 3, 2021 By News Editor
Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist

Former Congressman Bill Lipinski joins Suburban Chicagoland as columnist Former Congressman William O. Lipinski has joined Suburban Chicagoland as a columnist writing Op-Ed commentary on national and regional politics writing the “Right from the Middle” Opinion Commentary column twice each month Lipinski served as the Democratic Committeeman from the Chicago 23rd Ward beginning in 1975 and…

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Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office
Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office

Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office U.S. REP. NEWMAN (IL-03) LEADS 29 COLLEAGUES IN A LETTER URGING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE THE FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM OFFICE (NVPO) U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Monday Feb. 1, 2021 joined by 29 of her colleagues, sent a…

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Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

Posted on July 13, 2019July 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month
Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month American suburban focused online newspaper celebrates its 8th Year Anniversary as an independent publication serving the Chicagoland suburbs. Readership continues to grow. Suburban Chicagoland’s viewership has surpassed more than 1 million views per month, according to our hosting site GoDaddy. The increase in the…

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April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board

Posted on March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board

April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison introduces a proclamation honoring April as Arab American Heritage Month at the board meeting March 20, 2019, in coordination with the passage of a State of Illinois Law designating April as Arab American Heritage month. The Cook County Board on…

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Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting

Posted on January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting
Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting

Should there be restrictions in wake of Orland Mall shooting By Ray Hanania The shooting of a teenager at the Orland Park Mall on Monday evening (6:45 PM) Jan. 21, 2019 raises questions as to whether or not the mall should impose restrictions to help prevent future gun-related violence. One person was killed and another…

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Paul Ciolino co-hosts new WLS radio show on crime

Posted on December 22, 2018December 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paul Ciolino co-hosts new WLS radio show on crime
Paul Ciolino co-hosts new WLS radio show on crime

Paul Ciolino co-hosts new WLS radio show on crime Reavis High school graduate and criminal investigator Paul Ciolino is the co-host with former police officer and attorney Lupe Aguirre of The POPO Report every Saturday night on WLS AM 890 Radio from 7 to 9 PM (Chicago time). Each week, the show examines stories about…

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Suburban Chicagoland & The Future News newspaper advertisers

Posted on December 16, 2018January 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suburban Chicagoland & The Future News newspaper advertisers

Suburban Chicagoland & The Future News newspaper advertisers Your Advertisement will appear on ALL EXISTING WEB PAGES Past, present and future pages during the life of your ad campaign. That’s Significant! * * * * * * * * TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT OUR ADVERTISING AGENT FUTURE NEWS NEWS MEDIA BY CLICKING HERE Suburban Chicagoland News…

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Briefs: Seymour Hersh’s Southwest Suburban roots

Posted on August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Briefs: Seymour Hersh’s Southwest Suburban roots
Briefs: Seymour Hersh’s Southwest Suburban roots

Briefs: Seymour Hersh’s Southwest Suburban roots The hidden Southwest SuburbanChicagoland stories of Seymour Hersh, in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park, and his publication of his own small community newspaper, revealed in his blockbuster new book “Reporter” By Ray Hanania Biographies of award-winning journalist #SeymourHersh leave out a very significant aspect of his career that he describes as having…

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National Weather Service issues severe flood warnings near Des Plaines River

Posted on June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on National Weather Service issues severe flood warnings near Des Plaines River
National Weather Service issues severe flood warnings near Des Plaines River

National Weather Service issues severe flood warnings near Des Plaines River Issued by the National Weather Service For Cook County, Illinois RIVER FLOOD WARNING FROM 5:17AM CDT FRI UNTIL 7AM CDT MON THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR DES PLAINES. FROM LATE TONIGHT TO…

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Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book

Posted on June 18, 2018November 13, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book
Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book

Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book Videographer Steve Neuhaus interviews first-time author Aaron Hanania, 17, discusses his new book “The King’s Pawn”, why he wrote it, what it is about, and some of the key aspects of the characters in the book. Soon to be a high school senior. He urges other…

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