Oak Park-River Forest, IL|Neighbor News|
Cicero accepting applications for Fire Department positions
The Town of CIcero is accepting applications for firefighters and paramedics. The deadline is Feb. 15, 2023
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
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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
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Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire District meeting helps Seniors cope with winter
OFPD relaunches its Coffee & Conversation meetings with seniors and residents Nov. 16 focusing on tips to stay safe during the Winter
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Hastings presents $610,000 grant to enhance 911 Orland Fire response
A state grant will reduce 911 response time in 51 Fire Departments and Districts coordinated by the Orland Fire Protection District
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire officials offer condolences on passing of Atty James Roche
Orland Fire Protection District officials expressed condolences on the passing this week of attorney James Roche
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|Neighbor News|
Cicero condemns reinstatement of firefighter accused of causing injury
Cicero officials criticized an arbitrator's decision to reinstate a firefighter who was accused of injuring a colleague
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Community turns out to salute Orland firefighters at Open House
Orland Fire Protection District showcases lifesaving techniques at annual Open House at the Granat Training Campus Saturday Sept. 24, 2022
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire Dist calls Safe-T Act threat to Police & 1st Responders
The Orland Fire Protection District will consider a resolution at its meeting Sept. 27 urging General Assembly to repeal Safe-T Act
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Fire District urges "Plan Your Escape" at annual Open House Sept. 24
The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) will host their annual Open House on Sept. 24
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Chicago, IL|Neighbor News|
Fathers' Rights attorney Jeffery Leving at Printers Row Literary Fest
Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving will be at the Printers Row Lit Fest today (Sat) and SUnday Sept. 10 -11 autographing his books
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Chicago Fire Hosts Leon FC of Mexican Premier League
Chicago Fire and Leon FC of the Mexican Premier League will face off Sept. 24 when International soccer returns to SeatGeek in Bridgeview.
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire Dist Will Maintain All Services Despite County Tax Delays
OFPD will not face financial hardships or cut services as Cook County struggles to overcome its inability to collect taxes for governments
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|Neighbor News|
Porfirio urges full investigation into racist rant of local official
Illinois Senate candidate Mike Porfirio urged a "full and transparent investigation" into accusations a Berwyn official used racist terms
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire Dist dedicates training center in honor of former Chief
Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District dedicated the Robert M. Buhs Education & Leadership Development Center at a ceremony Friday
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chie
Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District dedicated the Robert M. Buhs Education & Leadership Development Center at a ceremony Friday
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Orland Fire District to honor former Fire Chief Robert M. Buhs
Buhs ushered the district from a handful of firefighters in the 1980s into one of the country's most honored, recognized fire organizations
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Two Guys on Politics examines Biden's approach to Ukraine, NATO
Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss Biden, the Ukraine and NATO and the growing threat from Russia
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Chicago, IL|Neighbor News|
Lightfoot closes Arab gas stations to end gang violence
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot creates Special Task Force to shutter Arab and minority owned businesses in futile drive to stop gang violence
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements
Congresswoman Marie Newman presents Orland Fire Protection District with recognition for their achievements in saving lives, fighting fires
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Chicago, IL|Neighbor News|
Cicero proud of strong response to COVID pandemic
The Town of Cicero implemented an aggressive response to the health threat posed to residents by the COVID Pandemic in 2020.
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
Orland Park|Neighbor News|
In the COVID-19 pandemic, doesn’t anyone care about seniors?
Pritzker isn't close to vaccinating all seniors but wants to add more categories to the vaccination eligibility list. Who cares for Seniors
Ray Hanania, Community Contributor
