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

Lipinski announces grants for two suburban Fire Districts

June 30, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski announces grants for two suburban Fire Districts Congressman Dan Lipinski Announces $143,182 Grant for Orland Fire Protection District, and $861,280 Grant for Burbank Fire Department Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announced that the Orland Fire Protection District has been awarded $143,182 andBurbank Fire Department has been awarded $861,280, both the through the Department of Homeland…

News

Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts

June 29, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts It’s hard enough to understand America’s healthcare system without the mainstream news media abandoning a helpful role and instead using the issue to advance its own partisan political agendas. Healthcare is so important and yet the news media and both political parties are twisting facts to spin…

Editors Pick, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania

Illinois should loosen up its restrictions on fireworks

June 29, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois should loosen up its restrictions on fireworks I boiled eggs the other day on the stove, and when I was done, I was smart enough not to put my hand on the grill cover where the eggs were boiled. So, I didn’t get hurt. Why is lighting a sparkler or a few bottle rockets,…

Entertainment, Opinion, rayhanania

Troopathon to send care packages to our troops overseas

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Troopathon to send care packages to our troops overseas 10th Annual Fundraiser Partners Join Pro-Troop Movie Stars, Athletes, Musicians, Radio and TV Personalities Move America Forward, the nation’s largest pro-troop grassroots organization, announces their 10th star-studded live fundraiser that sends care packages to American troops deployed in war zones overseas.Troopathon is proud to partner with NewsMaxTV, Wounded Warriors and Rogers Family Coffee to…

Events, News, Veterans

It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police

June 26, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police The Village of Orland Park this year is distributing new vehicle stickers that salute the dedication and service of the nation’s Police. Police have come under attack because a few members have committed criminal, violent acts against civilians, unjustly killing suspects or asserting excessive violence in…

Crime, Editors Pick, Opinion, Orland Park, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Owners of Remodeled Cicero Bar Commend Restore Construction

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Owners of Remodeled Cicero Bar Commend Restore Construction By Staff Contributors, News Wire The owners of a 100-year old bar that had been a center of nightlife in the Town of Cicero until it was damaged by fire last year indicated that Restore Construction not only saved their building but also gave their future new…

Features, News

Performances announced for 2nd annual Chicago Open Air Fest July 14 – 16

June 20, 2017August 20, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Performances announced for 2nd annual Chicago Open Air Fest July 14 – 16 Featuring KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn & More, ReverbNation Battle Of The Bands Contest Is Now Open, Allowing One Unsigned Band To Take The Festival Stage, Loudwire Premieres New Installment In “The Vikings Are Coming!” Animated Video Series Performance times have been announced for the 40-plus bands…

Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Movement to bring peace comes to Chicagoland July 2

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Movement to bring peace comes to Chicagoland July 2 By Frank Aguilar (contributing writer) Mario Nieves was 28 when he set out on his motorcycle in 1977 to carry a message of peace, brotherhood and respect traveling through 23 nations including in North and South America, Europe and the Middle East. Now, 40 years later,…