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

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award

August 7, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award Transit Oversight Agency Chairman Will Receive Distinguished Local Service Award at National Conference in October Chicago, IL, August 7, 2017 – Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Northeastern Illinois Chairman Kirk Dillard has been chosen to receive a 2017 Local Distinguished Service Award by the American…

News, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Governor misleads voters over education funding veto

August 7, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Governor misleads voters over education funding veto By Illinois Senator Steve Landek In recent weeks, you may have heard Gov. Bruce Rauner justifying his opposition to an historic education funding reform bill by calling it a “Chicago Bailout.” That narrative is false and purposefully misleading. The governor’s veto is nothing more than an attempt to…

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Native Americans deserve better

August 4, 2017February 21, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Native Americans deserve better Native Americans have been vilified, cheated, brutalized and ignored by mainstream American society. During a road trip through the Southwest, it seemed as if their situation has worsened in this country. The lies and propaganda against Native Americans by the news media and entertainment industry is disappointing. The way America abuses…

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Rauner blocks legislative rape of suburban taxpayers

August 3, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner blocks legislative rape of suburban taxpayers Once again the Illinois Legislature is stepping in to bailout wasteful spending and mismanagement at the Chicago Public Schools but forcing suburban taxpayers to pay extra to cover the city’s debt. Instead of making Chicago residents pay for their own failed institutions, the Chicago controlled legislature is forcing…

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Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally

July 25, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally To my dad, gun violence is personal. He understands how gun violence can affect individuals, families and communities. He wants to make sure everyone affected can get the help they need and, most of all, he wants to stop this violence from happening in the first place. My dad…

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Pulitzer committee shows bias in ProPublica activist award

July 25, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pulitzer committee shows bias in ProPublica activist Award ProPublica is an activist website that asserts to be a journalism site. Not everyone agrees. The site is a mouthpiece for political activism disguised as journalism. Here is a perspective by guest writer Drew Johnson Credibility of Pulitzer Prize Takes a Hit by Rewarding ProPublica’s Liberal Bias…

US Mint to participate in Numismatic fair in Denver Aug 1 – 5

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Mint to participate in Numismatic fair in Denver Aug 1 – 5 Bureau of Engraving and Printing and United States Mint to Participate in the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Denver, CO WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) will share booth #478…

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Rename Navy Pier after Jane Byrne

July 24, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rename Navy Pier after Jane Byrne Jane Byrne was a very controversial and contentious Chicago Mayor, but she also is responsible for several brilliant achievements, including being the spark that revived the city’s lakefront Jewel, Navy Pier. It’s time that her legacy be given its due and she be recognized for her efforts. Name Navy…

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Trump White House should replace mainstream news media

July 21, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Trump White House should replace mainstream news media One of President Donald Trump’s biggest hurdles has been the unethical and biased coverage of his administration by the mainstream American news media, mainly the biased Beltway news media that covers the White House. Biased media reporting is twisting and distorting Trump’s message. This week, press secretary…

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Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza

July 21, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza The re-staging of the 1967 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at noon, on Daley Plaza Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Picasso at Everyone’s Picasso –…

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Suspect arrested in theft of vehicle with toddler in backseat

July 19, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suspect arrested in theft of vehicle with toddler in backseat Cicero Police investigators identified Edward N. Busse as the suspect who allegedly stole a Jeep Cherokee that was parked Monday night in front of Al’s Italian Restaurant and that had a toddler strapped into a car seat on the back seat. Busse, 33, of 4100…

Crime, News

Most employees not always working at work

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Most employees not always working at work Working hard or hardly working? Employees Waste More Than One Day a Week on Non-Work Activities If you’ve ever felt like there’s not enough time in the work week, your cell phone and list of errands may be to blame. Professionals surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they…

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40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement

July 19, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

40 % of seniors have no assets for retirement AARP and Ad Council Launch New PSA Campaign to Empower Millions of Americans to Get on Track for Retirement. The Campaign Introduces an Interactive Digital Experience that Breaks Down the Challenge of Saving into Simple, Achievable Steps Two in five households headed by Americans age 55-64…

Baby Boomers, News, news release

Charges filed against mother who left child in car

July 18, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Charges filed against mother who left child in car Police in the Town of Cicero filed charges against the mother of a toddler she left in the back seat of a running vehicle as she went into a restaurant to pick up a pizza. While she was in the restaurant, a suspect stole the car…

Crime, News, Suburban Chicagoland

As it turns 200, Illinois needs change

July 17, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

As it turns 200, Illinois needs change Illinois turns 200 years old next year, and maybe it’s time we made a few changes in how we describe ourselves. Just to be a little bit more accurate. By Ray Hanania We’ve been so busy over the past two years screaming about all of the problems Illinois…

Pete’s Fresh Market to open in Wheaton, Illinois

July 17, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pete’s Fresh Market to open in Wheaton, Illinois Locally owned and operated Pete’s Fresh Market has leased two adjacent spaces vacated by Whole Foods Market and Sports Authority at Rice Lake Square in Wheaton, Illinois. According to property manager Annette Eastman of Mid-America Asset Management, Inc., Pete’s will open a 69,586 square-foot, enhanced concept grocery store at this location in fall…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Water Reclamation District opens the McCook reservoir to public viewing Latest MWRD engineering marvel set to open to the public. Call to register for McCook Reservoir tours WHO: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) will host public tours of the first phase of the McCook Reservoir set for completion in late 2017. WHAT:…

Events, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him? The Goodman Theater is putting out a call for all aspiring “Tiny Tims” for a 40th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions will be held Saturday August 12. The production will feature acclaimed Chicago actor Larry Yando who stars, in his 10th year,…

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