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International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

International soccer returns to SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire & Leon to meet on the pitch at SeatGeek Stadium this coming September 24th SeatGeek Stadium, will host a very exciting international friendly match between the Chicago Fire FC of the MLS and Leon FC, of the Mexican Premier League (Liga MX). Chicago Fire Football Club is an American professional soccer franchise based in Chicago….

Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Too old to rock? Elton John, in town tonight, turning back the clock

August 5, 2022August 7, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

Too old to rock? Elton John, in town tonight, turning back the clock Looking back at some great rock-n-roll performances from Elton John to Rod Stewart By Steve Metsch On a bike ride this morning, thinking about tonight’s Elton John concert at Soldier Field, I couldn’t help but start wondering how long the rockers of our…

Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, News, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland

Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

August 3, 2022August 5, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine? Before America should enter any war, they should have a clear strategic plan developed on how to win that war. Our record of winning wars has been marred by many failures over the decades including most recently our withdrawal from Afghanistan where the terrorist…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, Opinion, Politics, Ukraine, Veterans, Veterans Column

Arabs and Muslims wrongly rush to judgment in Oak Lawn police beating of teenager

August 3, 2022August 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arabs and Muslims wrongly rush to judgment in Oak Lawn police beating of teenager A 17 year old boy who was caught with THC drugs and a semi-automatic weapon with only three active rounds and beaten to release the weapon has become a rally cry for some Arabs and Muslims who assert that the incident…

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, Opinion, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Winning complex trials to be subject of CLE at Jeffery Leving law firm

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Winning complex trials to be subject of CLE at Jeffery Leving law firm The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via Zoom….

Chicago, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Fire damages Orland Park Row House at 146th and Morningside Road A fire that started on the back patio of a row house located at 146th Street and Morningside Road in Orland Park spread to the home and injured one resident. Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) said that the fire was reported…

Cook County, Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Kelly, Foster, Newman among those voting to pass Assault Weapons Ban Act

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kelly, Foster, Newman among those voting to pass Assault Weapons Ban Act Several Illinois members of the U.S. House voted to pass H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2022, which passed by a vote of 217 to 213. They include Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Bill Foster, Congresswoman Marie Newman Rep. Kelly Votes to…

Crime, Federal, National, News

Leving to discuss how he restored parental rights to divorced father on Radio Saturday August 6

July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving to discuss how he restored parental rights to divorced father on Radio Saturday August 6 Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will discuss how he restored the parental visitation rights of a father after mother abruptly cuts-of the father’s parenting time on Dads Rights Legal Hour, 9-10 a.m. CDT Saturday, Aug. 6 on Power…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Radio, Suburban Chicagoland

Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to bring the National Democratic Convention to Chicago to boost his chances to become president. So what entertainment can the convention offer delegates? in ChicagoStan Shootings. Carjackings. Gun violence. Anti-Police riots. By Ray Hanania Gov. J.B. Pritzker has so much…

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire District will maintain “all services” despite delayed county tax collections The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday said there will be no reduction in emergency fire response services as a result of the inability of Cook County to collect taxes during which fund government unit services like the fire district, Fire Chief Michael…

Cook County, Features, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bipartisan Bill sponsored by Congresswoman Kelly, Reese’s Law, passes in the House The consumer protection bill would create safety standards that prevent accidental ingestion of button batteries by children ages six and younger. Bipartisan legislation co-led by Reps. Robin Kelly (D-IL), Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) to protect children from ingesting button cell…

Federal, Health, News

Porfirio urges “full investigation” into reported racist rant of local official

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Porfirio urges “full investigation” into reported racist rant of local official Mike Porfirio, the Democratic Candidate for the Illinois 11th Senate District, urged the City of Berwyn Wednesday to conduct a “full and transparent investigation” into accusations a city employee and school board member used offensive and racist terms during a confrontation with an African American…

Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland