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  • Miss Utah USA Noelia Voight achieved the title of Miss USA at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant on Saturday Sept. 30, 2023. Photo courtesy of the Miss USA Pageant
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Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor
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Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor By Ray Hanania Most people have come to know Orland Park Village Board meetings as a distasteful bully pulpit where Mayor Keith Pekau belittles his critics, lies and portrays himself as the victim of a vast conspiracy. Pekau claims everyone who criticizes his government actions defames…

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America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy
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America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy By Ray Hanania Despite the misleading rantings and personal attacks from people on the Left, who believe stating “facts” is the same thing as “having” facts, former President Donald Trump is positioned to easily win the Republican Party nomination next year. The only uncertainty in the election…

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Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House showcases its emergency response services

Posted on July 16, 2023July 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House showcases its emergency response services
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Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House showcases its emergency response services The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its annual Open House for district residents which showcased an array of emergency response services to educate residents on best practices for ensuring public safety Thursday, July 13, 2023. This year’s Open House was held during evening…

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Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government 

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government 
Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government 

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Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government  Video of former Orland Park assistant village manager discusses the referendum to eliminate the village managerial form of government proposed by controversial Mayor Keith Pekau. In a political move, Pekau introduced an ordinance to replace the managerial form of government…

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

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs
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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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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s continued failures to reduce crime and her negative policies that have undermined the Chicago Police Department, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Lopez is the only Hispanic weho has…

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Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking

Posted on February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking
Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking

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Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom, and update on Ukraine plus the culture of smoking Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook is a discussion about a wide range of topics, many focused on politics locally in Chicagoland but examining issues nationally and international. This week’s Season 2, Episode 6 “Two Guys on Politics” podcast, taped…

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Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing
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Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board of Directors and Cicero Police Department Chief Jerry Chlada are commemorating the 11th anniversary of the tragic killing of a 15 year old Kevin Sanders on November 22, 2010. The Sanders killing has been one…

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Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads

Posted on April 2, 2021March 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania
Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads

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Opinion: Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads Orland Township Republican Chairperson Liz Gorman released a powerful series of videos slamming Orland Mayor Keith Pekau for backing a slate of “fake” Republicans. Pekau has isolated every elected official to the disadvantage of the needs of Orland taxpayers, but hopes to pull the wool over…

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

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Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

Posted on September 16, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor
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Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now…

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Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally

Posted on July 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally
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Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally To my dad, gun violence is personal. He understands how gun violence can affect individuals, families and communities. He wants to make sure everyone affected can get the help they need and, most of all, he wants to stop this violence from happening in the first place. My dad…

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  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas helps property tax owners file for overpayment refunds at public events hosted by her office
    Pappas helps phone bank caller receive whopping $11,870 property tax refund
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    Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses
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  • Veteran Diana Howard addresses a disrespectful Village of Orland Park Village Board meeting on August 21, 2023. She was viciously attacked in Mayor Pekau's eNewsletter
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