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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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MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking

Posted on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking
MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking

MWRD Vice President Theresa Flynn Leads Berwyn Green Infrastructure Groundbreaking MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn joined by Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (4th District), and MWRD board colleagues and local aldermen in breaking ground on Green Infrastructure in Berwyn on May 1, 2026 On May 1, 2026, Metropolitan Water…

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Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 
Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities 

Lisa Hernandez to Serve as Deputy Majority Leader, Continuing Fight for South Suburban Communities  State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will continue in her new term as Deputy Majority Leader, fighting for south suburban communities in upcoming budget and legislative talks. Hernandez issued the following statement:  “I am honored to serve my community as Deputy…

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Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show”

Posted on July 8, 2021December 19, 2025 By News Editor
Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show”

Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show” The spectacular success of Freddy’s Pizzeria is discussed by owner Joe Quercia who immigrated from Naples, Italy in 1968 and attended Morton East High School when he started working at the restaurant’s previous location. Quercia, who runs the popular bakery at…

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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences
“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

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New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District
New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District

Lyons Township Trustees of Schools Appoints New Treasurer On June 11, 2018, the Lyons Township School of Trustees appointed Kenneth T. Getty for the Lyons Township School Treasurer position beginning July 1, 2018. The Lyons Township Trustees of Schools have been recruiting and interviewing for the position since Dr. Susan Birkenmaier announced her resignation, effective…

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    Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures
    May 18, 2026

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