Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist (1976-1992). Hanania writes Opinion Analysis for several news websites and print newspapers, as well as hosting a podcast "Two Guys on Politics" with former Congressman Bill Lipinski on politics available on iTunes and Spotify. Hanania also manages a media consulting company, Urban Strategies Group. He is the recipient of four LISAGOR AWARDS for Column Writing from the Chicago Headline Club/Society of Professional Journalists, named BEST ETHNIC AMERICAN COLUMNIST in America by the New America Media in 2006, and received the NATIONAL SIGMA DELTA CHI AWARD from the Society of Professional Journalists in 2009. His website is www.Hanania.com
OFPD commemorates victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks memorializing civilian and first responder casualties at ceremony
OFPD awarded "International Accredited Agency" status, the highest possible rating for effectiveness as a firefighting agency
Find out how to apply for employment as a firefighter/paramedic.
Orland Fire District adds special chairs that increase safety for emergency victims and reduces injuries for firefighters
Mayor Kyle Hastings, Township Highway Comr. Antonio Rubino & Sen. Mike Hastings partnered to host a Shred & E-Recycling day Saturday Aug 26
OFPD Firefighters/Paramedics demonstrate life saving practices and emergency equipment during the annual Open House July 13, 2023
Orland Fire Protection DIstrict will host its annual Open House with an array of emergency simulations Thursday evening July 13 at 6:30 PM
OFPD hosts media availability May 25, 2023 to review their many achievements as the region's and State of Illinois' best Fire District
Senator Michael Hastings pushes for more funding for Mental Health Services, citing years long degradation of Tinley Park Mental Health Ctr
Two new Orland Fire Protection District trustees Tina Zekich and Angela Greenfield take Oath of Office during ceremonies Tuesday
Long dormant degraded Tinley Park Mental Health Center to get new life as sports center serving residents under law introduced by Hastings
HB2531 South Suburban Airport legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 33-20 vote on Wednesday May 17, 2023
Public invited to meet firefighters, officials at monthly BBQ. Next one is June 7 at Fire Station 2, at 151st & 80th Avenue at 5 PM
Orland Fire Protection District salutes outgoing board members and dedicates board room in honor of the late Attorney James J. Roche
Arab American leaders oppose designation of MENA (Middle East and North Africa) for Census and MBE status by legislature
Community should rise up in support of Oak Lawn Police Officer Patrick O'Donnell, and condemn & prosecute teenagers who have guns
Orland Fire Chief Mike Schofield says citizens "have a better chance of surviving a heart attack if that heart attack happens in Orland"
Orland Fire Protection District commemoration for William Bonnar Senior, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, 8:30 AM at Admin Bldg 9790 W. 151st St
Cicero based national food distributor reports coninued rising popularity of Mediterranean and Middle East foods in the US
Tickets, Ads available for the Feb. 23rd event at Papa Joe’s Restaurant in Orland Park by visiting the Orland Township Dems website
