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Hastings urges residents to apply for energy bill assistance program

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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

August 25, 2023August 26, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

construction, Frankfort, Government, Illinois Legislature, Mokena, News, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center By Ray Hanania Legislation signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker this week does two important things for Tinley Park and for the southwest region. It secures a productive future for the long abandoned Tinley Mental Health Center, giving it to the Tinley Park Park District to…

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

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

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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Parkland for the future: convert Tinley Park Mental Health Center to recreational center

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Steve Metsch No Comments

Parkland for the future: convert Tinley Park Mental Health Center to recreational center Sen. Hastings, others urge Pritzker to sign bill for Tinley plan By Steve Metsch State Sen. Michael Hastings recalls the fun he had as a boy at the Tinley Park Park District facilities. He wants more kids to have such fun. “I…

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Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park

June 5, 2023June 13, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings pleased to see plan to support people with developmental disabilities, Tinley Park State Senator Michael E. Hastings is pleased to see the Fiscal Year 2024 budget signed into law on Wednesday will prioritize support for direct service providers, Tinley Park remediation efforts and historic levels of funding for area higher education facilities. “Next fiscal…

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Funding for mental health and education in Tinley Park secured by Senator Hastings

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Funding for mental health and education in Tinley Park secured by Senator Hastings State Senator Michael E. Hastings joined members of the Illinois State Senate to support a Fiscal Year 2024 budget to promote fiscal responsibility, funding to promote mental health services and support our children’s education opportunities.Hastings (D-Frankfort) released the following statement in response:“The…

Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Michael Hasting ensures degraded former Tinley Park Mental Health Center to be revitalized into a sports park in new law

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Senator Michael Hasting ensures degraded former Tinley Park Mental Health Center to be revitalized into a sports park in new law State Senator Michael E. Hastings spearheaded a measure through the Senate that would allow Tinley Park’s Park District to renovate a degraded building into a sports park and recreational space for residents in the…

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Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board Tracy Sullivan is offering nearly three decades of higher education experience for the benefit of Community College District 524, Moraine Valley Community College. The Orland Park resident has announced her candidacy for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, an unpaid elected position. “I bring…

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First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats

January 31, 2023February 6, 2023 News Editor No Comments

First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats Orland Park — Veteran and experienced first responders Matthew G. Rafferty and William Bonnar Jr., officially announced their candidacies for the April 4 election for two seats on the Board of Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD). The two candidates filed petitions in December…

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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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