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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

Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors
Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors

Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors A Sauk Village man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and violation of owner’s duties after three emaciated horses were found on his property, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Dec. 10, 2021. On November 8, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Animal…

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Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park

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Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park

Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting TWO Different Soccer Skills Programs during the Winter Season! The 1st is our LIL STINGERZ Program & the 2nd is our New STING UNIVERSITY Program! Registration for BOTH programs are NOW OPEN! ****LIL STINGERZ…

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Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms

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Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms

Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms State of Illinois to Continue Providing Emergency Operational Support to Local Communities Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on Monday Dec. 13, 2021 for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes. A disaster proclamation…

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Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV

Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV Dad’s Rights advocate Jeffery Leving is co-hosting a Toys for Tots holiday giveaway organized by his legal team led by attorney Jeffrey Paustian in conjunction ith WGN TV Morning News. Leving, who is the premier attorney representing father’s rights, said during alive interview Dec….

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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa
Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…

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Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1

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Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1

Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1 Noesen, Drury score two goals apiece as Chicago earns ninth in a row Texas-born Stefan Noesen and Winnetka native Jack Drury produced two goals and one assist each to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Stars Sunday…

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American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award

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American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award

American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday December 9, 2021 that she had received the  endorsement of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM). TCU/IAM represents over 44,000 active and retired members across the country, including Metra and Amtrak employees here in Illinois. “The people of Illinois are indeed well-served by…

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