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Republican candidate for 6th District is against SAFE-T Act: 'The American people support law enforcement'

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 12, 2022

As the race for U.S. House in Illinois' 6th District reaches peak intensity, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau (R) has delivered harsh criticism of the SAFE-T Act.

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Pekau: 'Americans can see the drop in their 401ks'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 11, 2022

Mayor of Orland Park and Republican congressional candidate Keith Pekau criticized Democrats this month for being dismissive of inflation and warned Americans that they could see a drop in their retirement accounts due to inflation.

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Pekau: 'Real leaders don't stand by while crime is on the rise and our kids are at risk'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 29, 2022

This week, Mayor of Orland Park in Cook County announced that Cook County will allocate $2.6 million to address the opioid epidemic.

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Sims says law easing access to student housing is 'a major bonus for not only students but community colleges as well'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 24, 2021

Recently passed legislation will now provide community college students easier access to affordable housing.

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Hastings honors 'remarkable young people' named Illinois State Scholars from South Suburban

By Caleb Lombardo | May 21, 2021

Sen. Michael Hastings (R-Frankfort) recognized more than 400 South Suburban high schoolers in April for being named to the 2021-2022 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

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Harris legislation seeks to give minority business owners a fair 'opportunity' at transportation contracts

By Caleb Lombardo | May 6, 2021

A Dolton lawmaker is using public outlets to pressure Amtrak to provide procurement goals to give female-, minority- and veteran-owned businesses a fairer chance at landing a contact from the transportation giant and increase diversity.

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Joyce proposes plan to ensure Illinois schools 'have the most qualified' educators teaching students amid shortage

By Caleb Lombardo | May 6, 2021

An Essex lawmaker's plan to tackle the teacher shortage would remove lifetime caps on the hours retired teachers can work.