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

Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew Bushra Amiwala, Jeff Cohen, and Phil Andrew discuss fundraising achievements in battle to suceed Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in March 2026 Democratic election primary Momentum Grows as Bushra Amiwala Unites Youth Leaders, Faith Groups, and Local Advocates Behind Her Campaign SKOKIE, IL — Bushra Amiwala, candidate for Congress…

elections, Federal, News, NewsWire, Politics

Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch By Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer Every year, my office mails more than 1.8 million tax bills to property owners across Cook County. If you have a mortgage, your lender may collect money from you each month and put it in…

Blogger, Commentary, Government, Maria Pappas, Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Officials, accompanied by musical guests, honored notable Hispanic and Latine residents for their contributions to Cook County, and honored three individuals with awards (Cook County, IL) – On Wednesday, October 15th, Cook County Commissioners and the Office of Cook County Board President…

Chicago, Cook County, Culture, Events, Features, Festival, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Michael Hastings reacts to Illinois’ State Farm lawsuit

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Michael Hastings reacts to Illinois’ State Farm lawsuit SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) released the following statement in response to Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s lawsuit against State Farm, which claims the firm is breaking the law by refusing to turn over homeowners’ insurance data to the state for regulatory examination: “The…

accident, Government, Illinois Legislature, Insurance, Law, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Regional Midwest, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves spotlight: Bigger, stronger Nadeau set for encore

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Spotlight: Bigger, stronger Nadeau set for encore After one of the most dynamic debut seasons in American Hockey League history, Wolves forward Bradly Nadeau is now focused on raising his game to an even higher level. The native of St-François-de-Madawaska, N.B., piled up the goals—and accolades—with the Wolves during the 2024-25 campaign. Nadeau…

Chicago, Entertainment, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Joins Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos at Expungement Event

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Joins Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos at Expungement Event This “Second Chance Summit” expunged and sealed previous convictions for residents throughout Cook County Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar joined Clerk of the Circuit Court Mariyana Spyropoulos and local elected officials at a Second Chance Summit. The Second Chance Summit…

Cook County, Crime, Law, News

Illinois Conservation Foundation Announces 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Inductees

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Conservation Foundation Announces 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Inductees The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has announced nine new inductees into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding contributions to conservation, education, and outdoor recreation. The 2025 class represents decades of dedication to protecting Illinois’ natural resources and inspiring others to enjoy…

Environment, Government, Illinois Legislature, News

Hastings announces $250,000 state grant for cancer treatment technology at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings announces $250,000 state grant for cancer treatment technology at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields OLYMPIA FIELDS — State Senator Michael E. Hastings toured the cancer treatment center at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields on Monday, meeting with doctors, nurses and staff before announcing a $250,000 state capital improvement grant to support the purchase of a state-of-the-art…