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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

How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?

Posted on May 26, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?
How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?

How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption? Postmates is offering free hamburgers to celebrate National Hamburger Day for downloading their App and ordering on Memorial Day. But you can still make your own burgers and change this dismal ranking. What’s your favorite topping? And which fast food hamburger chain is ranked best in America? By…

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Orland Fire Coffee & Conversation June 22

Posted on May 25, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Coffee & Conversation June 22
Orland Fire Coffee & Conversation June 22

Orland Fire Protection District Coffee & Conversation June 22 The Orland Fire Protection District will host their regular community “Coffee & Conversation” public information program Thursday, June 22, 2017 beginning at 9 am. The events feature officials of the Orland Fire Protection District discussing safety and emergency issues with participants. The doors open at 9 am with…

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Remembering at Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Remembering at Memorial Day
Remembering at Memorial Day

Remembering at Memorial Day Memorial Day is an important time to remember the sacrifices of veterans in your family like your dad or your mom. But remembering requires a little work. Getting them to share their stories and documenting them in journals for later years is so important to do By Ray Hanania Like many people,…

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Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field

Posted on May 24, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field
Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field

Chicago’s Top Chefs Head to Wrigley Field The Chicago Cubs, Levy and Maker’s Mark introduce a new rotating Chef Series to bring Chicago’s best restaurants to Wrigley Field. World-renowned, award-winning Chicago chefs will serve up dynamic takes on ballpark fare during a rotating pop-up series beginning June 2 in the recently refreshed Sheffield Counter, located…

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Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne headline Toyota Park July 14 – 15, 2017

Posted on May 24, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne headline Toyota Park July 14 – 15, 2017

Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne headline Toyota Park July 14 – 15, 2017 Headlines Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne and Korn will be joined by Rob Zombie, Slayer, Godsmack, Megadeth, Stone Sour, Seether, Anthrax and many more. Onsite attractions including food experiences, Headbangers Bier Hall, David Ellefson Coffeehouse, the Caduceus Wine Garden and kickoff dinner with Jose Mangin at Chicago…

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Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees

Posted on May 23, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees

Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees Evoy elected to second term as Orland Fire Protection District Board President; former OFPD Commissioner Craig Schmidt elected to first term as OFPD Trustee Christopher Evoy was elected to a second term as President of the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday night…

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Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter

Posted on May 23, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter

Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter Magzter sent me a pitch that seemed great: For $49 a year, I could get access to thousands of magazines and articles and share those articles and magazines with up to four total family members. I had subscribed to several magazines from Magzter in the past but this sounded…

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Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes

Posted on May 19, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes
Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes

Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes ComEd Restores Power to 90 Percent of Customers Impacted by Severe storm. Customers encouraged to report any remaining outages or downed power lines sightings. Damage hits neighborhoods in Arlington Heights, Rockford, Dixon, and Mt. Prospect Following a fast-moving storm with wind gusts as strong as 70 mph that…

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Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents

Posted on May 18, 2017August 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents
Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents

Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents Alexander Hamilton and Abraham Lincoln History Come to Life in Exceptional Showing of Rare Documents & Original Letters.  Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill, May 18-21, 2017 The Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show at the historic Merchandise Mart will offer an…

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Vin Diesel Fate of the Furious on DVD June 27

Posted on May 18, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vin Diesel Fate of the Furious on DVD June 27

Vin Diesel Fate of the Furious on DVD June 27 The #1 action film in the world, The Fate of the Furious, goes full-throttle on Digital HD on June 27, 2017, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on July 11, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The latest exhilarating installment of…

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Orland Township supports food pantries through local retailers

Posted on May 18, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township supports food pantries through local retailers

Orland Township supports food pantries through local retailers Orland Township Food Pantry and Meijer Partner Through Retailer’s Simply Give Food Pantry Donation Program The Orland Township Food Pantry is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer this spring to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry…

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A mother of a Mother’s Day

Posted on May 18, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on A mother of a Mother’s Day

A mother of a Mother’s Day Published in the Des Plaines Valley News, The Southwest News Herald Newspaper, the Reporter Newspapers, the Regional Newspaper May 18, 2017 By Ray Hanania Mother’s Day: I was standing in the lobby of Buca di Beppo Sunday with my wife and son as some two dozens unhappy people waited…

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Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals

Posted on May 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals
Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals

Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Supports the  Illinois Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act Legislation Passed Senate now awaiting House action The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce stands in support of SB 1722, the Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act, and the efforts of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Eddie Johnson to hold those driving…

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Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago

Posted on May 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago

Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago City of Chicago announces complete music lineup for the 37th Annual Taste of Chicago — a Free Cultural Experience for all your sense. Petrillo Music Shell headliners include Alessia Cara, Café Tacvba, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Passion Pit and The O’Jays—and the Bud Light Stage…

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Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored

Posted on May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored
Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored

Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored “NOTHING BUILDS A FUTURE LIKE A JOB” JOINT CITY, COUNTY HEARING FOCUSES ON CRISIS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Seeking Stronger Policy Solutions, Committees Hear First-hand Accounts of Youths Looking for Work & Agencies’ Struggles to Maintain Programs CHICAGO — A joint hearing of the Chicago City Council Workforce & Audit…

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Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue

Posted on May 16, 2017October 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue
Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue

Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue Rauner Runs Away When Questioned About Approaching Budget Deadline Chicago, IL – Yesterday, while hundreds of protestors attended the March to Springfield to demand a state budget after over two years of inaction, Bruce Rauner ran away from reporters’ questions regarding the approaching budget. Watch for yourself here. It comes as…

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Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

Posted on May 15, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?
Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends? Is The Anti-Gluten Frenzy About To Be Countered By A Pro-Wheat Comeback? Food trends changing? Americans at one time lived their lives utterly unconcerned about the gluten in their diets. But an anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry….

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Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18

Posted on May 15, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18
Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18

  Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18 THE NATION’S LARGEST FEMALE COMEDY FESTIVAL THE CHICAGO WOMEN’S FUNNY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY LINEUP It’s that time of the year again: 400 funny women from over 95 groups unite under one roof for the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival June 15-18 Comedy Festival featuring women comedians set. Stage 773 Director…

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