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

Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman receives endorsements from progressive women’s organizations A coalition of leading women’s advocacy organizations announced their joint endorsement on Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022 of Congresswoman Marie Newman in her campaign to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The organizations include the National Women’s Political Caucus, Feminist Majority, and the National Organization for Women PAC (N.O.W. PAC)….

elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Podcast reviews President Biden’s speech the Ukraine Crisis and Voting Rights

January 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Podcast reviews President Biden’s speech the Ukraine Crisis and Voting Rights Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook on Biden, Voting Rights and filibuster, S2 E3, 01-20-22 In a live broadcast on Facebook, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss President Joe Biden’s press conference marking his first year in…

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Winnipeg Moose defeat Chicago Wolves 3 to 1

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Winnipeg Moose defeat Chicago Wolves 3 to 1 Chicago dominates for 30-plus minutes, but Manitoba rallies late, Despite firing 18 more shots than the Manitoba Moose, the Chicago Wolves fell by a 3-1 count Sunday afternoon at Canada Life Centre. Despite firing 18 more shots than the Manitoba Moose, the Chicago Wolves fell by a 3-1…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support Three local libraries are set to receive grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview). “This funding benefits our children and working families who rely on our libraries for resources and assistance,” Landek…

Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Casten slams delays in mail delivery

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten slams delays in mail delivery Casten delivers speech calling for action on postal delays devastating Illinois Seniors, Families and small businesses U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of…

Government, National, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80 Announces Next Phase of Houbolt Road Project in Joliet. Rebuild Illinois Funding Project to Modernize Key Corridor, Improve Safety Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials today to announce the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and…

construction, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Polarization in America is empowering our enemies

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Polarization in America is empowering our enemies As the political divide in America continues to widen, the enemies of America including Russia, Iran and China are consolidating their efforts to confront us. Instead of bringing us together, President Biden is bringing us apart and empowering those who hate us to come together By Ray Hanania…

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Orland Park Police Implement New Orland Park Neighborhood Watch Program

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Park Police Implement New Orland Park Neighborhood Watch Program Community encouraged to voluntarily register cameras to assist in crime prevention efforts The Orland Park Police Department recently unveiled its new Orland Park Neighborhood Watch program. The program is an opportunity for citizens to assist in crime prevention and identification of those responsible for crimes…