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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

Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment

Posted on November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment
Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment

Illinois Democrats push bill to combat sexual harassment House Democrats Advance Measures to Combat Harassment, Commit to Continuing Effort to Change Culture As part of an ongoing effort to change the culture at the State Capitol and beyond, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats are advancing a series of measures to further crack down…

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DNAInfo.com shuts its doors this week

Posted on November 3, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DNAInfo.com shuts its doors this week

DNAInfo.com shuts its doors this week Community news organizations including those online must do better job of fairly reporting the the news than the biased and racist major mainstream news media. Chicagoland journalism is plagued by bias and racism in the news media and its not an easy thing to fix. The demise of DNAInfo.com…

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Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel

Posted on November 2, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel
Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel

Rauner promises to provide names of Americans against Israel Racist Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner promises to provide Israel, a foreign country, with intelligence information on American citizens living in Illinois as a part of anti-Terrorism security measures. The Governor made the promises during a weeklong visit to Israel this week. By Ray Hanania Illinois Governor…

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Chicago unveils Millennium Park Holiday activities

Posted on November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago unveils Millennium Park Holiday activities
Chicago unveils Millennium Park Holiday activities

Chicago unveils Millennium Park Holiday activities CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT MILLENNIUM PARK CAMPUS, WITH HOLIDAY TRADITIONS INCLUDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO CHRISTMAS TREE, ICE SKATING AND MORE. The holiday season kicks off November 17 with the 104th Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting and the openings of McCormick Tribune Ice Rink and the Maggie Daley Park Ice…

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Questions in the Kenneka Jenkins death mystery

Posted on October 30, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Questions in the Kenneka Jenkins death mystery
Questions in the Kenneka Jenkins death mystery

Questions in the Kenneka Jenkins death mystery Too often in many tragedies, the focus is always on the role of police or government. Not enough attention is placed on the responsibilities of the parents By Ray Hanania Published in the Southwest News Newspaper group — When does an investigation turn to the responsibilities of the…

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A better way to fight cancer and taxes

Posted on October 30, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on A better way to fight cancer and taxes
A better way to fight cancer and taxes

A better way to fight cancer and taxes “Don’t go into the light”, and other healthcare stories including how to fight cancer and use our taxes wisely By Ray Hanania I was sitting in the hospital last week after having successful cancer-removal surgery and I was thinking about what causes cancer. Basically, the National Cancer…

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Emanuel unveils Chicago’s first public arts plan

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Emanuel unveils Chicago’s first public arts plan
Emanuel unveils Chicago’s first public arts plan

Emanuel unveils Chicago’s first public arts plan MAYOR EMANUEL AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO UNVEILS THE FIRST PUBLIC ART PLAN Recommendations serve to advance public art throughout the city Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced Chicago’s first Public Art Plan. The plan lays out recommendations that…

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Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students
Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students

Video: Sandburg inducts National Honor Society students Full video of the ceremony is presented below. Carl Sandburg High school inducted 87 Juniors and Seniors into the National Honor Society at ceremonies on Tuesday Oct. 24, 2017 at Sandburg High school at 131st Street and LaGrange Road in the Performing Arts Center. The program included remarks…

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Chicago boat show launches Jan. 10-14

Posted on October 24, 2017February 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago boat show launches Jan. 10-14
Chicago boat show launches Jan. 10-14

Chicago boat show launches Jan. 10-14 PROGRESSIVE® INSURANCE CHICAGO BOAT, RV & SAIL SHOW® ANNOUNCES 2018 DATES: JANUARY 10-14 With over 600 power and sailboats and 100 RVs on display, plus educational opportunities and hands-on activities for all ages, the Midwest’s premier boat show brings a taste of paradise to Chicago this January CHICAGO (October,…

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Legislature takes steps to crackdown on sexual harassment

Posted on October 24, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Legislature takes steps to crackdown on sexual harassment
Legislature takes steps to crackdown on sexual harassment

Legislature takes steps to crackdown on sexual harassment Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan releases statement detailing steps to be taken by the Illinois House of Representatives on sexual harassment issues Statement from Speaker Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday “Sexual harassment is unacceptable in any workplace….

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Madigan blames Rauner for blocking bipartisan budget process

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan blames Rauner for blocking bipartisan budget process
Madigan blames Rauner for blocking bipartisan budget process

Madigan blames Rauner for blocking bipartisan budget process Statement from Speaker Madigan on Rauner and state budget SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday: “Illinois’ balanced budget is a bipartisan compromise between Republicans and Democrats who worked together to move beyond the governor’s political games and end his 732-day budget…

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Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland
Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland

Domino’s Pizza to hire 2,000 more in Chicagoland 113 Chicagoland Domino’s® Locations to Hire 2,000 New Team Members. Open positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and general managers CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Domino’s is looking to hire 2,000 new employees across 113 franchise-owned locations across Chicagoland. All of the new positions offered are for…

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Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs

Posted on October 23, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs
Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs

Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs The latest trend as cable TV programs rise in popularity and quality is that their seasons are shortened to only a few episodes. For those of us used to 25 to 30 episode seasons, it’s disappointing that we’re seeing fewer episodes for originally programming on HBO,…

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Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements

Posted on October 22, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements
Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements

Attorney Joumana Kayrouz receives award for legal achievements (Dearborn, Michigan) – Michigan Accident Attorney Joumana Kayrouz was honored at the 25th Annual Arab American Chamber of Commerce “Building Economic Bridges” gala for her contributions to the business and legal community. The Economic Bridge Builder of the Year award recognizes individuals and businesses for their commitment…

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Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying

Posted on October 18, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying
Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying

Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying The vicious attack by Mike Carrigan, the president of the Illinois AFL-CIO, is a disgraceful example of bullying that demands that the union take some swift action. Carrigan should apologize. The political cheap shot is uncalled for, and it disgraces all of the proud union members who have…

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Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region
Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region

Conference focuses on restoring Great Lakes region Great Lakes Advocates in Buffalo Urge Congress to Maintain Federal Restoration Efforts BUFFALO (October 17, 2017)—The 13th annual Great Lakes restoration conference kicks off today in Buffalo, N.Y. Hosted by the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, the conference attracts Great Lakes supporters from the eight-state region of New…

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Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut
Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut

Milwaukee County identifies programs that could be cut Spotlight on Services: County Programs Support Economic, Community Development MILWAUKEE – As the community continues its discussion on Milwaukee County’s budget, County Executive Chris Abele is highlighting the importance of County programs and services that are at risk of being cut by the County Board of Supervisors. Earlier this…

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Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony
Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

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