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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

Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium
Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium

Village of Bridgeview Announces SeatGeek Stadium SeatGeek to take over naming rights for Toyota Park upon completion of 2018 Chicago Fire season BRIDGEVIEW, IL and NEW YORK, NY (April 19, 2018) — SeatGeek and the Village of Bridgeview today announced a partnership for the naming rights to SeatGeek Stadium, the venue currently known as Toyota…

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Cicero makes enhanced medical services available in emergencies

Posted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero makes enhanced medical services available in emergencies
Cicero makes enhanced medical services available in emergencies

Cicero makes enhanced medical services available in emergencies The Town of Cicero has signed a deal with Rush University Medical Center to make a specialized Mobile Stroke Unit available bolster medical services to stroke victims. The new unit will be available initially every day between the hours of 7 am until 7 pm but plans…

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Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale

Posted on April 19, 2018May 30, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale
Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale

Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, one of the most popular elected officials in the State of Illinois, cautioned Thursday there is a large list of property owners in Cook County whose properties could be sold for delinquent taxes. Pappas said that nearly half, or…

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Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman

Posted on April 19, 2018April 20, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman

Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman Pro-taxpayer champion and 17th District Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison re-elected as leader of the Cook County Republican Organization. Morrison led the drive to block the oppressive soda and sweetened drink tax imposed by former Chicago Machine alderman and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Sean Morrison, the…

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30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing

Posted on April 12, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing
30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing

30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing Chicago City Hall Journalist Harry Golden Jr., died on May 1, 1988, 30 years ago having documented Chicago’s rollercoaster political scene, and bringing to a final end the era of Front Page journalism. Golden was one of the best journalists in America at the time and has never…

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Orland woman dies in cooking related fire

Posted on April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland woman dies in cooking related fire
Orland woman dies in cooking related fire

Orland woman dies in cooking related fire An 89-year-old Orland Park resident died as a result of a kitchen fire in her home at the 7300 block of Paradise Lane Friday (April 6, 2018) evening around 5 pm, officials of the Orland Fire Protection District confirmed Tuesday. The victim was identified as Margaret Keane. The…

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Roseanne revival brings back memories of great TV

Posted on April 6, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Roseanne revival brings back memories of great TV
Roseanne revival brings back memories of great TV

Roseanne revival brings back memories of great TV Television has always reflected the worst of our society, but in recent years it has gotten even worse especially int he area of politics. But the revival of a former TV sitcom, Roseanne, has returned us to the glory days of TV when comedy and humor in…

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Groups plan to protest Confederate presence at Chicago cemetary

Posted on April 5, 2018October 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Groups plan to protest Confederate presence at Chicago cemetary
Groups plan to protest Confederate presence at Chicago cemetary

Groups plan to protest Confederate presence at Chicago cemetery Rally and Speak-out Against Confederate Monument This Saturday, February 7, from 3-4 PM, there will be a community speak-out outside of Oak Woods Cemetery, at 71st and Cottage Grove. Within Oak Woods Cemetery there is a 46 foot tall statue commemorating the confederate soldiers who died…

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Navarro defends Trump’s Trade policies on CNBC

Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Navarro defends Trump’s Trade policies on CNBC
Navarro defends Trump’s Trade policies on CNBC

Navarro defends Trump’s Trade policies on CNBC CNBC Transcript: National Trade Council Director Peter Navarro Speaks with CNBC’s Rick Santelli Today, Thursday April 5, 2018 The following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC interview with National Trade Council Director Peter Navarro and CNBC’s Rick Santelli on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F 9AM –…

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Carbon Monoxide detectors save seven lives in Cicero home

Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carbon Monoxide detectors save seven lives in Cicero home
Carbon Monoxide detectors save seven lives in Cicero home

Carbon Monoxide detectors save seven lives in Cicero home Seven people are alive today because they had Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors installed in their homes, officials of the Town of Cicero said Thursday. A Cicero family of seven was alerted to extremely high levels of carbon monoxide in their home at 1918 s 58th Court, in…

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Google Photos will corrupt your system — avoid it

Posted on April 2, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Google Photos will corrupt your system — avoid it
Google Photos will corrupt your system — avoid it

Google Photos will corrupt your system — avoid it Internet companies make a lot of false promises from the performance of websites to promises of ease of use. But the truth is the Internet is still a long way from being perfect, mainly because of the corruption of some companies like Apple and Google and…

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Anti-gun protestors are missing the real target

Posted on March 29, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Anti-gun protestors are missing the real target
Anti-gun protestors are missing the real target

Anti-gun protestors are missing the real target I’m glad young people are taking to the streets to protest for justice but they need to refocus their aim at the real issue of stopping violence and not the partisan political issue of attacking the NRA. They should be protesting in neighborhoods against street gangs, not engaging…

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Lawsuit filed against Facebook for housing discrimination in Ad policy

Posted on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lawsuit filed against Facebook for housing discrimination in Ad policy
Lawsuit filed against Facebook for housing discrimination in Ad policy

Lawsuit filed against Facebook for housing discrimination in Ad policy Today (March 27, 2018), the National Fair Housing Alliance (“NFHA”) and three of its member organizations filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. in federal court in New York City, alleging that Facebook’s advertising platform enables landlords and real estate brokers to exclude families with children,…

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Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District

Posted on March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District
Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District

Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District Associate Judge Sam Betar III won the backing of voters on March 20, 2018 to represent the Democratic Party as their candidate for the 13th Judicial District in Cook County in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Judge Betar, one of the first Arab Americans…

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Homecare will be topic of next Orland Fire program

Posted on March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Homecare will be topic of next Orland Fire program
Homecare will be topic of next Orland Fire program

Orland Fire hosts meeting on importance of “Homecare” for seniors Aishling Dalton of Aishling Companion Homecare will be the special guest at the next “Coffee & Conversation” held by the Orland Fire Protection District. The Fire District hosts the free “Coffee & Conversations” programs each month to educate residents on services related to healthcare, emergency…

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Suspect arrested and charged in social media school threats

Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suspect arrested and charged in social media school threats
Suspect arrested and charged in social media school threats

Suspect arrested and charged in social media school threats Village of Lyons Police along with School and Village officials were notified on Friday morning of threats of violence that were posted on social media by the father of a student at a District 103 school. When Lyons School District 103 and police were made aware…

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FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19
FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19 Join the FBI Citizens Academy in celebrating the “Community Heroes among us!” Program. The FBICCAAA is honoring five (5) individuals, teams or organizations and one (1) canine as “Community Heroes” for their efforts to combat crime, terrorism, drugs and violence to make our communities stronger,…

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Group slams appointment of Bolton as National Security Advisor

Posted on March 23, 2018November 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Group slams appointment of Bolton as National Security Advisor
Group slams appointment of Bolton as National Security Advisor

Group slams appointment of Bolton as National Security Advisor Indivisible Chicago Statement on the Appointment of John Bolton Indivisible Chicago warns our country is set on a dangerous path, with President Trump’s appointment of radical warmonger John Bolton as his new National Security Advisor. We call upon our elected representatives, regardless of party affiliation, to…

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