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

Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment

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Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment

Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation Sponsor Park Redevelopment The Village of Orland Park is proud to partner with the Kendall and Michael Schofield Family Foundation in the improvement and redevelopment of the Village’s Schussler Park. Michael Schofield III and Kendall Coyne Schofield were in attendance at the May 15th Village of Orland Park Board…

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Crystal Tree homeowner frustrated Pekau won’t address his concerns

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Crystal Tree homeowner frustrated Pekau won’t address his concerns

Crystal Tree homeowner frustrated Pekau won’t address his concerns Dr. Robert Peiss, a homeowner in Crystal Tree, who has been complaining about dead trees near his home for years, says Crystal Tree has cut down some of the trees but refuses to remove all of them, including those near his home. Worse, the Village of…

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Orland Township Youth Commission Summer Picnic

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Orland Township Youth Commission Summer Picnic

Orland Township Youth Commission Summer Picnic Orland Township’s Youth Commission offers food trucks, games, and fun at upcoming Summer Picnic. Are you in 6th grade or higher? Earn community service hours while having fun by attending the Orland Township Youth Commission Summer Picnic! The Orland Township Youth Commission (OTYC) is a “community service group” that…

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Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

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Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening HB2531 South Suburban Airport legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 33-20 vote on Wednesday May 17, 2023 Legislation that brings the building of the South Suburban Airport one step closer to reality was approved this week by the Illinois General Assembly, co-sponsored by State Senators…

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Federal, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Opens Satellite Office in Leyden Township

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Opens Satellite Office in Leyden Township

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Opens Satellite Office in Leyden Township The office, which will be staffed on the first Tuesday of each month, will allow for Commissioner Aguilar and his office to increase constituent services for Leyden Township residents On Tuesday, May 16th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined Leyden Township officials…

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Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney

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Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney

Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney A father whose three school-aged children were taken from him to a different state by the biological mother had them returned by court order, said Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving. The father has three children with his girlfriend, with whom he’s had…

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Chicago, Civil Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Orland Fire District hosts monthly barbecues for the public June 7

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Orland Fire District hosts monthly barbecues for the public June 7

Orland Fire District hosts monthly barbecues for the public June 7 The Orland Fire Protection District and its firefighters are hosting monthly barbecues that are open to the public to express their gratitude to the public for their continued support. Attending the Barbecues include the Fire District leadership, battalion chiefs, local firefighters, cadets and members…

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Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom ‘N Toss and Black Men United for pre-Mother’s Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue

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Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom ‘N Toss and Black Men United for pre-Mother’s Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue

Pappas, Jordan join Fresh Farms, Bloom ‘N Toss and Black Men United for pre-Mother’s Day giveaway of flowers and chocolates on Michigan Avenue Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and media personality “Candid” Candace Jordan will take part in a pre-Mother’s Day giveaway on Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue Saturday, May 13. The flowers and chocolate giveaway…

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Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

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Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party SHAQUILLE O’NEAL AND DROPKICK MURPHYS TO PERFORM AT 2023 MLR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. Full day of fan-focused entertainment announced, featuring “Dawg Town Block Party,” concerts, and rugby events DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) and American Celtic band Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 MLR…

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Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime

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Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime

Hastings passes bipartisan measure to crackdown on crime New Illinois law backed by Senator Michael E. Hastings requires requires Illinois car manufacturers to establish a 24/7 hotline for police and consumers to utilize in case of a carjacking or kidnapping Working across the aisle and in tandem with law enforcement, State Senator Michael E. Hastings…

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International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

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International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers Ukrainian schools devastated by Russia’s War need support and a plan to rebuild An international delegation of education officials, led by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Education International General Secretary David Edwards, traveled to Ukraine today for visits and meetings with…

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Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

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Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and…

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National Association for Gun Rights Calls Out Illinois’ Semi-Auto Ban Lies

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National Association for Gun Rights Calls Out Illinois’ Semi-Auto Ban Lies

National Association for Gun Rights Calls Out Illinois’ Semi-Auto Ban Lies Representatives from the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) on Wednesday May 10, 2023  filed a rebuttal to the State of Illinois to the United States Supreme Court. On May 1, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett requested further information from the State of…

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Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent

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Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent

Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent Public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 beginning at 6 PM Alds. Marty Quinn (13), Silvana Tabares (23) Ray Lopez (15) and Derrick Curtis (18) are encouraging residents to attend the upcoming forum hosted by the Community…

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Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say

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Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say

Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say The Chicago Republican Party today decried the proposed map of the Chicago School Board Districts released by Illinois Senate Democrats, as well as the provision of the current bill establishing the new “temporarily hybrid” school board in Chicago.  “This map is a…

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Chicago, Education, Illinois Legislature, News, Politics

State Fire Marshal to Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts and Remember those Lost in the Line-Of-Duty

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State Fire Marshal to Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts and Remember those Lost in the Line-Of-Duty

State Fire Marshal to Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts and Remember those Lost in the Line-Of-Duty The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is hosting the 30th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service and Medal of Honor Ceremony. Members from the fire service will gather at the fallen firefighter memorial to honor those who…

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Events, Fire, Health, News, NewsWire, Orland Fire Protection District

Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books

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Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books

Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read, pushes law prohibiting libraries from banning books State Senator Michael E. Hastings fights to protect Illinoisans’ right to read. New law would ban the banning of books by local libraries A measure requiring libraries or library systems to adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights…

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Books & Films, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Palos Heights veteran volunteers more than 11,000 hours at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

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Palos Heights veteran volunteers more than 11,000 hours at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Palos Heights veteran volunteers more than 11,000 hours at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Palos Hospital celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22  As 89-year-old Jack Heafey pushes a cart through the hallways of Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital he is quick with a joke, a pleasantry or a pat on the back to every person…

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