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Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

Posted on June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans
Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans Illinois consumers have seen that a rapid expansion of Buy-Now-Pay-Later loan services may seem convenient at first, but they can carry hidden costs, unexpected fees and financial risks that often go unnoticed until it is too late. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed a…

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Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State

Posted on June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State
Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State

Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State By Laura Reichel A desperate dad called Attorney Jeffery M. Leving in a panic because his son was missing. Dad was terrified that he would never see his son again. It was alleged that the young boy had been whisked out of Illinois, and taken to an…

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Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House

Posted on June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House
Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House

Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House “After almost 30 years of serving Chicago and for nearly 14 years in Belmont Cragin, this new chapter represents growth, faith, and gratitude. What began as a small Christian bookstore has continued to expand through God’s grace and the support of our community….

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Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available

Posted on June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available
Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available

Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available Limited number of foursomes and sponsorships available for the 2026 Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s Golf Outing on August 5th at Silver Lake Country Club. Event capped by outing dinner Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Mayor David R. Brady is proud to support the Bedford…

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Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy

Posted on June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy
Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy

Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Young teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 were given an opportunity to learn about what it takes to become a firefighter during a day-long summer camp program hosted by the Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday (June…

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The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know!

Posted on June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know!
The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know!

The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern. At the heart of the answer is something called the tax levy. Simply…

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Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death
Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death

Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death By Laura Reichel The Leving team was victorious in court, winning a very complex, tough and emotional case for dad. After their client’s young daughter’s mother tragically passed away and while the little girl was still grieving, the mother’s family members reportedly tried…

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Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

Posted on June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West
Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West

Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West The Village of Orland Park invites residents and visitors to enjoy a summer filled with free live music at Centennial Park West (15609 Park Station Blvd). Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the entertainment at one of the…

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Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety

Posted on June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety
Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety

Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety Orland Fire Protection District, IL – Several dozen young campers received training in basic fire safety and life-saving skills at the Orland Fire Protection District’s annual summer Fire and Life Safety Camp held at the district’s training center on 163rd Place in Orland Park. Children ages…

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Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure
Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure

Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure “The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs. Nutsfuratu, the Giant Alien Vampire Squirrel from Planet Schnark” Blends Humor, Heart and Out-of-This-World Chaos by Tinley Park author Jon Bigness Young readers looking for outrageous fun, unforgettable characters and nonstop adventure have a new hero to cheer for in The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs….

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Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania
Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania

Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Ray Hanania, columnist and writer with Arab News newspaper, the leading English language newspaper in the Gulf, and the Southwest Regional Press newspaper chain on Chicago’s Southwest and West side and suburbs. Hanania and Sims discusses politics and the issue of the…

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Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle

Posted on June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle
Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle

Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle Chicago, IL – June 12, 2026 — A Chicago father has been reunited with his young son following a court order requiring the child’s return after he was taken across state lines. The case involved a married couple whose relationship separated several months earlier when the mother…

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Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff

Posted on June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff
Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff

Orland Fire Officially Promotes new Fire Chief John Purtill and Command Staff Deputy Chief John Purtill was sworn in Tuesday (June 9, 2026) as the new Fire Chief/Administrator for the Orland Fire Protection District at a ceremony held at the Orland Civic Center. OFPD Board President Beth Damas Kaspar opened the meeting, and she and…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide

Posted on June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide
Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide

Treasurer Maria Pappas to Unveil Indonesian Language Property Tax Guide Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is inviting the public to the unveiling of her office’s newest multilingual property tax brochure. The tax guide has been translated into Indonesian and will be showcased during a special ceremony at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11. The event will…

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Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

Posted on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony
Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

Treasurer Pappas to Host Philippine Independence Celebration Featuring Traditional Dance Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the Philippine Independence Week Committee will commemorate Philippine Independence with a reception on June 10 to honor distinguished Filipino American civic, business, cultural and community leaders whose contributions have strengthened Cook County and…

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Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026 

Posted on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026 
Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026 

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Debuts June 12–14, 2026  Seasoned Boaters to Casual Cruisers are Invited to Celebrate the Boating Lifestyle at the Great Lakes’ Premier In-Water Boat Show in Downtown Chicago’s Burnham Harbor Tickets for the inaugural Windy City Boat & Yacht Show are on sale at WindyCityBYS.com. Produced by Informa, the world’s…

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Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

Posted on June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important
Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important The Illinois General Assembly, House and Senate,  did not pass the key stadium bill before adjourning last week as public concern focused on proposals to pass tax breaks for the Bears organization which is extremely profitable and earned more than $600 million last year, according to…

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Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners

Posted on June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners

Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners By Maria Pappas Owning a home has long been the foundation of financial security for American families.   It’s typically a person’s largest investment, one that represents hard work, sacrifice, and a chance to build generational wealth. That’s why the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of House Bill…

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