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

Change in law lets tax breaks automatically renew for homeowners with disabilities

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Change in law lets tax breaks automatically renew for homeowners with disabilities

Your Property Taxes With The Cook County Treasurer   Change in law lets tax breaks automatically renew for homeowners with disabilities State lawmakers have made it easier for people with disabilities to continue receiving annual property tax relief. By The Cook County Treasurer Cook County homeowners who receive the Persons with Disabilities Exemption don’t have…

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Leving Reunited Dad and Daughter and Protected Their Future

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Leving Reunited Dad and Daughter and Protected Their Future

Leving Reunited Dad and Daughter and Protected Their Future By Laura Reichel A distressed dad faced every father’s nightmare: his twelve-year-old daughter had been taken from him to a distant state and he feared she was in grave danger. The mother of his daughter had obtained an Emergency Order of Protection against dad, accusing him…

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Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

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Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast Former Chicago Public Schools CEO joins Ray Hanania and former Congressman Bill Lipinski on their Video Podcast “Two Guys on Politics” to discuss Chicago’s 2027 mayoral election, school finances, President Trump’s handling of Ukraine and the growing…

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Leving Rescued Dad’s Daughter from Reported Violent Home and Gave Her Hope

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Leving Rescued Dad’s Daughter from Reported Violent Home and Gave Her Hope

Leving Rescued Dad’s Daughter from Reported Violent Home and Gave Her Hope By Laura Reichel A frantic father turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving to protect his daughter after her stepfather had reportedly struck her in the face. Dad wanted to bring his daughter back home, where he could protect her, support her education, and…

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Maria Pappas shares emotional stories of family, faith and perseverance during Romanian Heritage Center book signing

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Maria Pappas shares emotional stories of family, faith and perseverance during Romanian Heritage Center book signing

Maria Pappas shares emotional stories of family, faith and perseverance during Romanian Heritage Center book signing Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recounted her childhood in West Virginia coal country, her journey into public service, and a spiritual experience in Romania that inspired the conclusion of her new memoir, “Maria the Pappas,” during a book signing…

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The Cook County Treasurer and the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Attend Flag Raising and Kickoff Event Ahead of Columbus Day Parade

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The Cook County Treasurer and the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Attend Flag Raising and Kickoff Event Ahead of Columbus Day Parade

The Cook County Treasurer and the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Attend Flag Raising and Kickoff Event Ahead of Columbus Day Parade The Cook County Treasurer and Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans President Ron Onesti will proudly welcome a special delegation from Italy during a flag raising celebration at NOON on Friday, October…

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Culture, Events, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire

Illinois Principals Association to host “Unlocking Potential” conference in October

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Illinois Principals Association to host “Unlocking Potential” conference in October

Illinois Principals Association to host “Unlocking Potential” conference in October The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) will host its 55th Education Leaders Annual Conference, “Unlocking Potential,” from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20 in Peoria. The event will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities to help school leaders enhance their impact on schools and communities. …

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CUB urges State Regulators to lower Peoples Gas rate hike of $66 million

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CUB urges State Regulators to lower Peoples Gas rate hike of $66 million

CUB urges State Regulators to lower Peoples Gas rate hike of $66 million Proposed Ruling by Administrative Law Judges Would Cut Proposed Rate Hike by 54 Percent, but Watchdogs Say More Fat Can be Trimmed A recommendation pending before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) would give Peoples Gas the license to impose a $66.2 million…

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