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Photos of Evita Griskenas performing at Grand Prix Brno held in the Czech Republic earlier in May 2016. Photos courtesy of Ulrich Fassbender. 

EditorsPicks, Features, News, Ray Hanania, Sports May 17, 2016

Olympic hopeful Griskenas wins All-Around Senior National Qualifier

Olympic hopeful Griskenas wins All-Around Senior National Qualifier. Orland Park high school freshman will compete in Nationals for Olympic gymnast spot Orland Park, IL — Sandburg High school freshman and honors student Evita Griskenas, 15, won All-Around Senior National Qualifier Sunday (May 15, 2016) at the Olympic Training Center at Lake Placid, New York. Griskenas, a freshman student at Sandburg High school in Orland Park in…

DiversityInc ranks Ameren Corporation first on its Top 7 Utilities list. (PRNewsFoto/Ameren Corporation)

Business, EditorsPicks, News, State May 17, 2016

DiversityInc ranks utilities Ameren Corp 1st in nation

DiversityInc ranks Ameren Corporation first among all utilities in the nation for the second consecutive year For the second consecutive year, DiversityInc has ranked Ameren Corporation first in the United States on its 2016 listing of the nation’s Top 7 Utilities. Since 2010, Ameren has been recognized among DiversityInc’s top utilities for creating an inclusive workplace, supporting the diverse communities it serves and developing strong…

State Rep. Lou Lang

Citizen Bloggers, Commentary, Community, EditorsPicks, News, Politics, Ray Hanania, State April 28, 2016

Graduated state income tax for Illinois makes sense

State Rep. Lou Lang has proposed a brilliant and fair plan to help the state of Illinois dig itself out of its multi-billion dollar debt. Change the state’s fixed income tax rate for everyone and replace it with a scaled tax that actually reduces the state tax for most taxpayers, those earning under $200,000, and slightly raising it for everyone else. Lang says the plan…

(Picture: Cynthia Dorantes, Queen of the Cicero 10th Anniversary celebration of Cinco de Mayo, poses with the Dominick Cup Trophy that will be presented to the winning team on Sunday May 8 at Toyota Park, capping the weekend long celebrations in honor of Mexican Independence. Photo courtesy The Town of Cicero)

Community, EditorsPicks, events, Municipalities, News April 21, 2016

Cicero readies for Cinco de Mayo weekend celebrations

Cicero readies for Cinco de Mayo weekend celebrations Town President Larry Dominick and Cicero Town officials are excited to announce a weekend full of celebrations in honor of Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence, to begin Friday May 6 through May 8. The celebrations, conducted in collaboration with the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee, will be held at Community Park at 34th and Laramie Avenue, and at special…

Citizen Bloggers, Commentary, Community, EditorsPicks, State, Technology April 7, 2016

Red light cameras would be good, if they were fair

The problem with red light cameras is not the camera or the concept of nabbing speeders who race down streets far above the speed limit, or fail to stop for the red light at intersections. The problem is the governments that install these cameras and their true intent, which is not to keep motorists safe, but to make money the easy way: theft By Ray Hanania If…

Community, EditorsPicks, News, Seniors April 5, 2016

Sprinkler minimizes fire damage at Orland Park retirement home, saves lives

Sprinkler minimizes fire damage at Orland Park retirement home, saves lives A sprinkler system installed at the Lexington Health Care assisted and independent living retirement home, 14601 John Humphrey Drive, is being credited with saving lives and helping to significantly minimize damage caused by a small fire there this morning. The fire started in the basement maintenance area of the assisted living home just after…

Citizen Bloggers, Commentary, Community, EditorsPicks, Municipalities, News March 30, 2016

Schofield sworn in as OFPD Fire Chief at official ceremony

A formal ceremony was held at the Orland Fire Protection District to swear-in Michael Schofield as the official Fire Chief and Administrator for the district. Schofield had been appointed interim Fire Chief in August 2015 and was appointed Chief by the board in February, effective March 1, 2016. Michael Schofield, 55, was sworn in as the Fire Chief and Chief Administrator for the Orland Fire…

Toyota Park, Bridgeview Illinois

Community, EditorsPicks, Entertainment, events, Municipalities, News, State January 29, 2016

“Chicago Open Air” concert to headline Toyota Park in July

Debut of Chicago Open Air: Rock Music, Gourmet Man Food and Craft Festival set for July 15, 16, and 17 at Toyota Park stadium in Bridgeview Illinois Bridgeview and Toyota Park will host the 3-day debut of the “Chicago Open Air” music festival, which will feature performances by more than 60 rock music artists, an outdoor “Gourmet Man Food” and craft beer village and other…

Orland Park Mosque

Citizen Bloggers, Commentary, EditorsPicks, Ray Hanania, Religion January 28, 2016

Will controversy follow recent sale of Palos Church to Muslims?

Will controversy follow recent sale of Palos Church to Muslims? The southwest suburbs have a history of community opposition to the building of a mosque or Muslim center, reflecting growing racism and discrimination against Muslims nationwide. Have things changed? By Ray Hanania More than 15 years ago, tried to purchase the abandoned Reform Church of Palos Heights for $2.1 million, sparking an unforgettable public debate that…

Monster Truck Jam

Aaron Hanania, Citizen Bloggers, Commentary, EditorsPicks, Entertainment, events January 21, 2016

Thrill of Monster Jam every kid should enjoy

Every Winter, Monster Jam brings high flying excitement to audiences of all ages. The competition among the monster trucks is thrilling. It’s a show I never miss By Aaron Hanania A 10,000 pound truck jumping over 20 feet in the air is definitely unique, almost impossible. To have a show dedicated to that… now that is one show you must see. Every year, my dad…