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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (53+ words) Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today assembled the highest law enforcement leadership from the entire federal apparatus in the Chicagoland region for a historic, first-of-its-kind summit to discuss collaborative efforts to oversee important federal…...
Illinois Senator Committee approves resolution urging Illinois K through 12 schools to offer Arabic as Foreign Language option
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (526+ words) As Consolidated High School District 230, one of the largest in Illinois, blocked the adoption of Arabic as a Foreign Language at their three High Schools, Sandburg High School, Andrew High School, and Stagg High School, an Illinois State Senate Committee…...
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (299+ words) Every year, my office hears from thousands of homeowners who run into problems with their property taxes due to common errors. Here are the five most common mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to avoid them. Paying the…...
Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania discuss the court ruling on Samatha Steele's alleged DUI on the podcast
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (369+ words) Political consultants and writers Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania discuss the shocking decision by a former judge this week to reject DUI charges against outgoing Board of Review 2nd District Commissioner Samantah Steele on the "Ray Hanania on Politics" opinion discussion…...
Treasurer Maria Pappas Recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Celebration of Mexican Heritage Featuring Mariachi Music, Live Horses, and an Art Exhibit
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (250+ words) Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas marked Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with a public celebration honoring the deep cultural roots and lasting contributions of the Mexican diaspora in Chicagoland. The event featured live music, an equestrian performance and a curated…...
Orland Park Launches Emergency Management Agency
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (402+ words) Ray Hanania is an award-winning opinion columnist, author & former Chicago City Hall reporter (1977-1992). A veteran who served during the Vietnam War and the recipient of four SPJ'Peter Lisagor Awards for column writing, Hanania writes weekly opinion columns on mainstream American…...
Village of Orland Park to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday With Year of Events
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (234+ words) The Village of Orland Park is proud to celebrate the United States" 250th birthday with a year full of special events and programs. The season of celebration will kick off with the Red, White & Blue BBQ Fest & Parade on Saturday, May…...
Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (350+ words) The Deputy District Director to an Illinois United States congressman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $31, 000 in unemployment insurance benefits during the Covid pandemic." Under the leadership of U. S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and consistent…...
Ryan calls High School Language Requirement "burdensome" and pushes to remove it
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (165+ words) State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is seeking to remove the two-year foreign language requirement Illinois high school students must complete to receive a high school diploma. "Schools are facing a shortage of qualified teachers who can teach foreign languages,…...
Hastings leads effort to protect Illinois clients and attorneys from private equity interference
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (237+ words) State Senator Michael E. Hastings advanced legislation that would safeguard the professional independence of attorneys and protect clients from undue influence by private equity investors, hedge funds and investor'backed management services organizations. "This legislation is about ensuring that legal decisions in…...