Skip to content
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Email
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion on Chicago, Illinois and America

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Biography: Aaron Hanania
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • “MIdnight Flight” Online Book
      • Midnight Flight Book Overview
      • Midnight Flight Introduction
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 1
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 2
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 3
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 4
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 5
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 6
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 7
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 8
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 9
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 10
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 11
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 12
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 13
    • Villages, Cities & Towns
    • Federal Office Holders
    • County Officials
    • Legislators
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Radio, Podcast, Books
  • News Wire
  • Hanania on Tiktok
  • Archive 2004-2013
  • Toggle search form
  • Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
    Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours Fire
  • Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association
    Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association Education
  • Veteran Education and Municipal Attorney Burton S. Odelson
    Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America Chicago
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings, 19th Senate District
    Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans Business
  • Father and child Leving photo
    Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State Dads' Rights
  • Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva
    Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House Books & Films
  • Demonstrating the growth of the Bedford Park business community, Mayor Brady cut the ribbon on a new Wendy's Restaurant on Thursday June 25, 2026 at 65th and Central. Photo courtesy of the Village of Bedford Park
    Golf outing to strengthen Bedford Park business community has Tee-Times available Bedford Park
  • Junior Cadet campers with OFPD Staff and representatives of the days' first training program from the Cook County Canine Units.
    Students learn about Fire District careers at Junior Cadet Academy Cook County
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Cook County
  • Father daughter Leving image
    Leving Team Reunited Florida Dad with Young Daughter After Mother’s Tragic Death News
  • 2025 Centennial Park West Concert Series in Orland Park, courtesy of Village of Orland Park
    Village of Orland Park to Host Summer of Free Concerts at Centennial Park West Entertainment
  • Orland Fire Protection District Kids Camp attendees June 2026 pose with Cook County Canine Unit dog Darwin. Photo Ray Hanania
    Kids camp teaches young children basics of fire safety Cook County
  • The Unbelievable Ultrafrog vs. Nutsfuratu, the Giant Alien Vampire Squirrel from Planet Schnark
    Local Author Launches Wildly Imaginative Middle-Grade Adventure Books & Films
  • 06-14-26 Marc Sims and Ray Hanania podcast
    Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania Chicago
  • Father and Son Jeffery M. Lving photo
    Chicago Father Reunited with Son After Fierce Legal Battle Dads' Rights
U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)

Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez
SHARE THIS STORY
            
 
  



Click here to subscribe FREE to Ray Hanania's Columns

Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez

U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez, from Chicago, lifts a saltwater pump in the steam and heat shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 20, 2019. The John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)

U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)
U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jarrod A. Schad)


Click here to subscribe FREE to Ray Hanania's Columns


newswire info
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Ray Hanania
Ray Hanania
Ray Hanania is an award-winning opinion columnist, author & former Chicago City Hall reporter (1977-1992). A veteran who served during the Vietnam War and the recipient of four SPJ Peter Lisagor Awards for column writing, Hanania writes weekly opinion columns on mainstream American & Chicagoland topics for the Southwest News-Herald, Des Plaines Valley News, the Regional News, The Reporter Newspapers, and Suburban Chicagoland.  

His award winning columns can be found at www.HANANIA.COM Subscribe FREE today

Hanania also writes about Middle East issues for the Arab News, and The Arab Daily News criticizing government policies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hanania was named "Best Ethnic American Columnist" by the New America Media in November 2007, and is the 2009 recipient of the SPJ National Sigma Delta Chi Award for column writing.

Email Ray Hanania at [email protected].

Follow RayHanania at Twitter
Ray Hanania
Latest posts by Ray Hanania (see all)
  • Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours - June 29, 2026
  • Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association - June 29, 2026
  • Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America - June 27, 2026
NPV: 361
  • Tweet

SHARE THIS STORY
            
 
  
 
 
 
           
Photos, Veterans, Veterans Column Tags:active duty, Chicago, Leo Mendez, Military, serviceman, U.S. Navy, veteran

Post navigation

Previous Post: Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board
Next Post: Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution

Related Posts

  • Veterans Services to be offered in High Risk Communities in Chicago & Suburbs next year Veterans
  • money $20 dollar bill, dollars, cash
    What can America do with $14.3 billion? Baby Boomers
  • By the numbers photo courtesy of Jerry Field
    A few thoughts and best wishes for the New Year Veterans Column
  • HOT ROD DRAG WEEK 2026
     Celebrate 100 Years of Route 66 & America’s 250th! Entertainment
  • Sidney Walton, 101, from California and one of America's last WWII vets, is on a national No Regrets Tour. He is visiting all 50 states and meeting all 50 governors in a campaign to raise awareness of the rapidly shrinking number of WWII vets and the sacrifices they made to save this great country. Photo submitted
    One of America’ oldest WWII veterans turns 102 Baby Boomers
  • Chicago Sailor Serves Aboard a Floating Airport at Sea Chicago

More Related Articles

Orland Park kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. Photo courtesy of Steve Neuhaus for the Orland Fire Protection District Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage Business
(April 6, 2019) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Torrez reviews the build of an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a group of competitors in the 2019 Navy Great Lakes SeaPerch competition at Recruit Training Command. The SeaPerch program provides students with the opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while building an underwater ROV as part of a science and engineering technology curriculum. More than 35,000 recruits train annually at the Navy's only boot camp. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Spencer Fling) Recruit Training Command Hosts Regional SeaPerch Competition Features
World War II Memorial along with Korean War and Vietnam War memorials along the Hawaiian coastline. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania Cook County Veterans Service Office provides important benefits Education
Veteran Diana Howard addresses a disrespectful Village of Orland Park Village Board meeting on August 21, 2023. She was viciously attacked in Mayor Pekau's eNewsletter Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor Blogger
Chicago Native Protects U.S. Navy Forces in the Middle East News
Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest Commentary

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Login with your Social ID

Links to the Latest News by other media that is worth reading with attribution
Arab Center Ad
  • NEWS
  • Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
    Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours
    June 29, 2026
  • Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association
    Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association
    June 29, 2026
  • Veteran Education and Municipal Attorney Burton S. Odelson
    Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America
    June 27, 2026
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings, 19th Senate District
    Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans
    June 26, 2026
  • Father and child Leving photo
    Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State
    June 26, 2026

Courageous Thought Syndicate Columns

Subscribe to Ray Hanania's column graphic

Enter Your Email to Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s Columns

  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png

Mohammed Faheem The Lightning Strike Radio

Restaurant Reviews

Photo: Sullivan's Steakhouse Lobster Tempura
Restaurant Reviews
  • OPINION
  • 06-14-26 Marc Sims and Ray Hanania podcast
    Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania
    June 15, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
    June 5, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners
    May 22, 2026
Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO RAY HANANIA'S YOUTUBE VIDEOS


Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.

Follow Ray Hanania at
Twitter
Facebook
TitkTok
BlueSky
RayHanania Columns
UpScroll
Threads

Creative Commons License
All work on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Do not edit original work. Give credit to the original source. Some photos published with permission from Zemanta and Wikipedia.

Categories

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme