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Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime 

Posted on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime 
Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime 

Chicago Wolves rally to take Game 1 from Stockton Heat in overtime  Rookie center Jamieson Rees scores game-winner 2:26 into extra time; Wolves and Stockton play Game 2 Monday night at Allstate Arena Rookie center Jamieson Rees’ rebound goal 2:26 into overtime lifted the Chicago Wolves to a 5-4 victory over the Stockton Heat in…

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The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written

Posted on June 1, 2022May 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written
The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written

The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison must be upset that voters are focused on his failings as a leader because he is sharing and distributing ugly false attack literature against Liz Gorman hoping it will deflect voters from his own failures. Morrison’s failures are too…

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Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals

Posted on May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals
Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals

Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals Leivo’s hat trick knocks out Milwaukee Wolves host Game 1 of Western Conference Finals on Friday, June 3. Chicago hosts either Stockton or Colorado in Game 1 on Friday, June 3 Veteran forward Josh Leivo produced his second professional hat trick as the…

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Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

Posted on May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator
Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…

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Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor

Posted on May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor
Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor

Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work every day,…

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Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep

Posted on May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep
Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep

Chicago Wolves winning streak continues, one win away from another sweep Led by Noesen’s hat trick, Chicago ties franchise postseason record with eight goals, Orland Park’s David Gust scores two goals to help Chicago Wolves win Game 2 of the Central Division Finals Orland Park native David Gust scored two goals in the first period…

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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

Posted on May 22, 2022May 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township
Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…

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Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals

Posted on May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals
Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals

Chicago Wolves own Game 1 against Milwaukee Admirals Three second-period goals lead to 6-2 win; Chicago hosts Game 2 at 3 p.m. Sunday The Chicago Wolves reeled off three straight goals in the final 11 minutes of the second period to trigger a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena in…

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