Posts by Bob Bong
Girl Scouts learn history lessons about Evergreen Park
By Joe Boyle Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke offered some local history to a group of girls who visited the council chambers. Girl Scout Troop 65101 attended the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting on Nov. 7 with Burke greeting members of the troop before the session began. The mayor invited the girls to sit at…
Read MoreOak Lawn officials want drivers to slow down
By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn officials are concerned about drivers who are refusing to slow down and are ignoring stop signs. “The number one complaint I have gotten over the years is the flow of traffic and speeding,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) at the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on Nov. 8. “People want…
Read MoreWinning recipe in Pass Health Foods Gluten Free Baking Contest
Gluten Free Sea Salted Caramel Biscotti Submitted by Gloria Patitucci, Worth Ingredients 1¾ cup of gluten free all-purpose flour ¼ cup of gluten free corn starch 1 teaspoon of baking powder ¼ teaspoon of salt ¾ stick of butter Heaping cup of baking chips or nuts of your choice 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla…
Read MoreHurley says mortgage relief now available
State Rep. Fran Hurley is highlighting the opening of a mortgage relief program designed to help eligible homeowners impacted by the pandemic receive up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance. “For those in a financial crunch and not sure how to cover mortgage costs, there is help available,” Hurley said. “We want to make sure that…
Read MoreHurley fends off Hebein for second straight election
By Bob Bong Incumbent state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) was again an easy winner in her race with Republican challenger Herb Hebein, a retired Chicago police officer. They squared off first in 2020. Hebein did improve on his previous showing. In 2020, Hurley received 64 percent of the vote. Tuesday night she only won with…
Read MoreBurke wins seventh term in Illinois House
By Bob Bong State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), of Evergreen Park, easily won election to her seventh term in the General Assembly Tuesday. Burke, who is also mayor of Evergreen Park, easily beat back Republican challenger David Sheppard, the police chief of Robbins. It was her first contested race since 2012. Complete but unofficial results…
Read MoreCunningham and Flowers post victories
By Joe Boyle During a campaign that focused on the economy, crime and abortion rights, southwest suburban voters appeared comfortable returning incumbents in two local races. State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) defeated his Republican challenger, Christine Shanahan McGovern. With 98 percent of the suburban votes tabulated Tuesday night, unofficial totals showed Cunningham with a comfortable lead of 53.88% to McGovern’s 46.12%. Cunningham…
Read MoreAguilar defeats Jagielski in Cook County’s 16th District
By Bob Bong Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar rode a tidal wave of suburban votes to win election in the newly drawn Cook County 16th District on Tuesday. Aguilar, 61, more than doubled the votes for Kimberly Jagielski in the suburban portion of the district with 34,341 votes to Jagielski’s 15,369 with all but one…
Read MoreThird time’s a charm for Rashid as he wins 21st House seat
By Bob Bong The third time on the ballot was magical for Abdelnasser Rashid on Tuesday. Rashid, 33, was making his third attempt for elected office in the race for Illinois House District 21. He had lost a primary challenge in 2020 to Tammy Wendt for the Board of Tax Review and in 2018 narrowly…
Read MoreVigil Wednesday night for Shepard student Ryan Plowman
A vigil is planned for Wednesday, November 9, at 7 p.m. at the Shepard High School football stadium for senior Ryan Daniel Plowman, who passed away November 5 after a brief battle with mononucleosis. Ryan’s family asks anyone who attends the vigil to wear something orange (one of Shepard’s school colors) or Shepard apparel. Visitation…
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