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

Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017 Significant Weather Advisory Weather Updated: Oct 14 8:05PM Issued by the National Weather Service For Cook County and surrounding counties in Northern Illinois SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 9PM CDT SAT …SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL WILL…COOK AND NORTHERN LAKE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT… AT 803…

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Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Cook County States Attorney’s office approved 1st degree Murder charges against Howard Strepek in the shooting murder of a 55-year-old Oak Lawn resident in the parking lot of a Bridgeview business. Strepek lives in the 10700 block…

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The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review

October 14, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review There are a lot of great restaurants in the Chicagoland suburbs, but one of my favorites for steaks is The Primal Cut Steakhouse in Tinley Park. The steaks are always cooked perfectly and they are tasty. This is a must-visit place for steak lovers in Chicagoland’s suburbs By Ray…

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Lifetime Senior Passes to National Parks increased

October 14, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lifetime Senior Passes to National Parks increased The Federal government increased the cost of the Lifetime Senior Pass on August 28, 2017 from $10 to $80 to help cover the costs of rising administration of Federal Parks and properties. The Lifetime Pass allows a senior and his or her family to enter a Federal Park…

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Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning Friday 2:30 pm, Oct. 13, 2017 — Around 5:30 am on Friday Oct. 13, 2017, Bridgeview Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area of the 8500 block of Thomas Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois. On arriving at the scene, Bridgeview Police found a 55-year-old male…

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Breaking News: Flash Flood Warning Northern Illinois

October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Flash Flood Watch Weather Updated: Oct 14 2:55AM Issued by the National Weather Service For Northern Illinois Flash Flood warning issued for Cook County, IllinoisSaturday October 14, 2017 FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM 2:55AM CDT SAT UNTIL 4AM CDT SUN … FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS…

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“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

October 13, 2017November 30, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl Tragic murder of S.C. girl by Obama DACA ‘dreamer’ changes debate over DACA Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to the tragic murder of Diana Martinez-Gonzalez by “Dreamer” Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer in South Carolina. “The sad truth is, many…

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Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows That Despite Progress, The State Must Work Harder To Address The Barriers Facing Low-Income And Minority Children Voices for Illinois Children has released the 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book finding that Illinois children’s educational success drastically varies based on…