Author: 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

Orland Fire hosts Independence Day celebration for Seniors

July 3, 2026July 20, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire hosts Independence Day celebration for Seniors Orland Fire Protection District, IL – The Orland Fire Protection District Senior Club hosted an Independence celebration for the district’s Senior citizens on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to celebrate the nation’s 250th Anniversary. The celebration included a barbecue luncheon prepared by Fire District firefighters and was held…

Baby Boomers, Events, Fire, News, news release, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Seniors

Dad Won Return of Son from Out of State

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dad Won Return of Son from Out of State By Laura Reichel The father of an eight-year-old boy was in the middle of a tough divorce when his son was reported to have been taken away from him. Terrified of losing his son forever, dad came to Attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help bringing his little boy…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash Closes Lagrange Road for Several Hours A fatal four-vehicle traffic accident occurred in the area of 149th street and Lagrange Road today resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries on Monday morning, June 29, 2026. Orland emergency crews responded to the scene and found four vehicles involved, with three sustaining heavy damage….

Fire, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Police

Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Brian Faulkner named 2026-2027 president of the Illinois Principals Association New elected officers listed below Brian Faulkner, principal of Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove, Illinois, will serve as president of the Illinois Principals Association for the 2026–2027 school year. Faulkner has selected IPA’s theme for the year as “Unlocking Potential,” which will be…

Education, News, NewsWire

Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America

June 27, 2026June 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America 06-27-26 Ray Hanania conducts a profile Interview of Attorney Burt Odelson interview Burton S. Odelson, a prominent Illinois attorney who has spent more than five decades specializing in municipal law, election law, school law, and local government representation. Video podcast below Burt Odelson…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Democrat, elections, Government, Law, National, News, NewsWire, Podcast, Politics, Republican, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Team Recovered Missing Boy in Distant State By Laura Reichel A desperate dad called Attorney Jeffery M. Leving in a panic because his son was missing. Dad was terrified that he would never see his son again. It was alleged that the young boy had been whisked out of Illinois, and taken to an…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, News, news release, NewsWire, Radio

Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Libreria Cristiana Vida Nueva announces their Grand Re-Opening and Expansion Open House “After almost 30 years of serving Chicago and for nearly 14 years in Belmont Cragin, this new chapter represents growth, faith, and gratitude. What began as a small Christian bookstore has continued to expand through God’s grace and the support of our community….

Books & Films, Business, Chicago, Events, Hispanics, News, NewsWire, Religion

The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know!

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a valid concern. At the heart of the answer is something called the tax levy. Simply…