Author: Ray Hanania

Ray Hanania is an award-winning 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

It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police

June 26, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police The Village of Orland Park this year is distributing new vehicle stickers that salute the dedication and service of the nation’s Police. Police have come under attack because a few members have committed criminal, violent acts against civilians, unjustly killing suspects or asserting excessive violence in…

Crime, Editors Pick, Opinion, Orland Park, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Owners of Remodeled Cicero Bar Commend Restore Construction

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Owners of Remodeled Cicero Bar Commend Restore Construction By Staff Contributors, News Wire The owners of a 100-year old bar that had been a center of nightlife in the Town of Cicero until it was damaged by fire last year indicated that Restore Construction not only saved their building but also gave their future new…

Features, News

Performances announced for 2nd annual Chicago Open Air Fest July 14 – 16

June 20, 2017August 20, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Performances announced for 2nd annual Chicago Open Air Fest July 14 – 16 Featuring KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn & More, ReverbNation Battle Of The Bands Contest Is Now Open, Allowing One Unsigned Band To Take The Festival Stage, Loudwire Premieres New Installment In “The Vikings Are Coming!” Animated Video Series Performance times have been announced for the 40-plus bands…

Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Movement to bring peace comes to Chicagoland July 2

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Movement to bring peace comes to Chicagoland July 2 By Frank Aguilar (contributing writer) Mario Nieves was 28 when he set out on his motorcycle in 1977 to carry a message of peace, brotherhood and respect traveling through 23 nations including in North and South America, Europe and the Middle East. Now, 40 years later,…

Events, News, Travel

Mainstream news media does not run America

June 20, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mainstream news media does not run America The mainstream news media is an industry driven by hypocrisy, power and greed, but it does not and should not be the force that defines America. It is the symbol of the American foundation of free speech, but in recent years has become a driving force behind political…

Opinion, Politics, rayhanania

Liberty Run, Music, Swimming & Fireworks highlight Orland Park July 4th Festivities

June 19, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Liberty Run, Music, Swimming & Fireworks highlight Orland Park July 4th Festivities The Village of Orland Park will host a number of events to celebrate America’s birthday. “Orland Park coming together as a community to celebrate America’s birthday is a longstanding part of the village’s history,” said Mayor Keith Pekau. “Those of us who grew…

Events, Festival, News

Who is Rauner trying to fool?

June 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Who is Rauner trying to fool? Failed Gov. Bruce Rauner is doing his best to mislead Illinois residents while making poor choices that put the interests of criminals above the interests of hardworking taxpayers, families and youth. By Ray Hanania Last week, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner plagiarized a bill proposed by Democratic Cook County Sheriff…

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DuPage accuses Muslim woman of forging election petitions

June 15, 2017November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

DuPage accuses Muslim woman of forging election petitions Lisle Woman Accused of Forging Petitions for Seat on COD Board of Trustees DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that Rafath Waheed, 61 (d.o.b. 7/21/1955) of 6193 Hickory Drive, Lisle, has been charged with submitting forged petitions to earn a seat on the College…

Crime, DuPage, News

Joliet man who killed mother pleads guilty to murder

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Joliet man who killed mother pleads guilty to murder Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that a Joliet man who choked his mother to death and dumped her body in the Des Plaines River near the Brandon Road Lock and Dam pleaded guilty Monday just as jury selection for his trial was scheduled to…

Crime, News, Releases

Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stash of fireworks confiscated at Lemont Township home Thousands of pounds of fireworks recovered by Cook County Sheriff’s Police at Lemont Township residence More than 4,000 pounds of fireworks and materials to create fireworks were recovered at a residence in unincorporated Lemont, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, June 14, 2017. At approximately…

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Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show

June 14, 2017January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Activist Mark Allen launches new internet radio show The New Mark Allen Internet Talk Show ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ Broadcasts LIVE on Wednesday June 14th @ 1:00 PM (CST) on URBAN BROADCAST MEDIA NETWORK www.urbanbroadcastmedia.com ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ is now the title of a new commentary and talk show to be heard locally and nationally and…

News, Politics, Releases

O’Neill comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater

June 13, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Eugene O’Neill’s comedy “Ah, Wilderness” opens June 17 at Goodman Theater AH, WILDERNESS!, EUGENE O’NEILL’S “WELCOME DOSE OF LOVE AND LAUGHTER” (LA TIMES), BEGINS SATURDAY, JUNE 17. STEVE SCOTT DIRECTS THE RARELY-PRODUCED COMING-OF-AGE COMEDY WITH A CAST OF CHICAGO FAVORITES, AND NIALL CUNNINGHAM AND AYSSETTE MUÑOZ AS THE LOVE-STRUCK YOUNG COUPLE. Experience the fireworks of love—first…

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Vino & Vintage festival at Candlewick Lake

June 10, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Vino & Vintage festival at Candlewick Lake One of my favorite shows is American Pickers starring antique masters Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, but the next best thing is actually browsing through real vintage antiques and household items that are over 100 years old. So it was a lot of fun Saturday to inspect and peruse…

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State police investigating traffic stop shooting

June 10, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois State Police investigating traffic stop shooting The Illinois State Police released the following press release in the wake of a shooting that took place near the intersection of 8000 West Ogden Avenue in Lyons, Illinois: Illinois State Police involved in shooting outside of Chicago Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating an officer involved…

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Lyons announces schedule of Summer concerts

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons announces schedule of Summer concerts The Village of Lyons has launched its annual Summer Music in the Parks series which is held every Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30 pm and lasting through 9:30 pm. Every Wednesday, the Village of Lyons will feature a different performer at Veteran’s Park, 4100 S. Lawndale Avenue in Lyons. The…

Events, Features

Two Illinois Teens selected in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt writing contest

June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Illinois Teens selected in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt writing contest Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced the 20 winners of the first-ever Spark a Story writing contest, a short story competition to find and encourage the nation’s best high school writing. Following a call for submissions from students across the country last…

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Only one Illinois restaurant makes national Outdoor dining list

June 8, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Only one Illinois restaurant makes national Outdoor dining list Wheaton’s Adelle’s Restaurant is the only restaurant in Illinois that made Open Table’s annual list of best Al Fresco (outdoor) dining establishments for 2017. Adelle’s is a stylish, comfortable atmosphere featuring the large comfortable bar, warm copper accented decor & two cozy fireplaces. Located in the…

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Chicago, Naperville & Elgin highest auto thefts

June 8, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago, Naperville & Elgin highest auto thefts NICB’s 2016 Hot Spots Vehicle Theft Report. Anchorage, AK and Billings, MT Metro Areas Make First-Time Appearance in Top 10 The Albuquerque, N.M. metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had the highest per capita auto theft rate in 2016 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) latest Hot Spots…

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