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

Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

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Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Most homeowners rarely ask the local police to do a formal security check of their homes. When they do, it might be once or twice a year. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, who owns a security company called Morrison Security, received more than…

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Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds

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Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds

Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds Chicago’s rookie goaltender earns the shutout and Panik triggers the offense again Rookie goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov rejected all 36 shots he faced to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 4-0 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds Wednesday night in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals…

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 Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site 

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 Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site 

Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site  Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart launched today a new Community Resource Center site where the public can walk in and secure assistance with a wide range of social services, filling a critical need in the community.  The Community Resource Center (CRC) is open to anyone and…

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings

CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle…

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Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements

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Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements

Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Responds to Lie from Opponent on Her Union Endorsements. Commissioner Aguilar’s opponent, Leticia Garcia, publicly promoted she had the endorsement of the Chicago Laborers’ District Council – LiUNA Local 1, which has endorsed Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar On Tuesday, June 21st, Cook County Commissioner Frank…

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Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans

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Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans

Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans Republicans in suburban Cook County will not have to worry about wasting a lot of time to vote because the most popular candidate on Republican Ballots is a candidate named “No Candidate,” slated through the incompetence of Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison, the beleaguered…

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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Republican candidate Gary Grasso, the mayor of Burr Ridge, slams the lies and distortions of extreme rightwing candidate Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park. Grasso’s study published below lists many of Pekau’s lies. Lying seems to be the foundation of the Pekau…

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Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game

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Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game

Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game Chicago scores four goals in first 11 minutes to dominate play and knot the Finals The Chicago Wolves reeled off four goals in the opening 11 minutes to trigger a 6-2 triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 2 of the Calder…

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Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements

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Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements

Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements By Ray Hanania Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch released recommended endorsements for the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. The endorsements list the top Democratic candidates but leaves it up to voters to select their choices in two contested races. Those two contested races…

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Springfield Thunderbirds take first game of Calder Cup Finals against Chicago Wolves

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Springfield Thunderbirds take first game of Calder Cup Finals against Chicago Wolves

Springfield Thunderbirds take first game of Calder Cup Finals against Chicago Wolves Thunderbirds rally from 2-goal deficit; Chicago hosts Game 2 at 7 p.m. Monday Rookie defenseman Matthew Kessel scored his first goal as a professional 5:09 into overtime to give the Springfield Thunderbirds a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 1 of…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…

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Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out

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Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out

Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out The Mexico City Derby is part of Pretemporada MX, a two-day event at SeatGeek Stadium presents Liga MX’s Biggest Cross-City Rivalries between Club América and Pumas PRIMETIME Sports announced today that the Pretemporada MX 2022 Clásico match between Club América and Pumas to…

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Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th

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Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th

Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th Tickets on Sale June 23rd Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. The South African born comedian has written, produced and starred in 11…

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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers

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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers

Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…

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Chicago Wolves beat the Stockton Heat to reach Calder Cup Finals

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Chicago Wolves beat the Stockton Heat to reach Calder Cup Finals

Chicago Wolves beat the Stockton Heat to reach Calder Cup Finals After 48 scoreless minutes, Ivan Lodnia scores and Chicago finishes Stockton in 6 games Rookie goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 28 shots to earn his first shutout in North America and lead the Chicago Wolves to the Calder Cup Finals with a 3-0 victory over…

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Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving

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Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving

Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving The Orland Park Police Department announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three…

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Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club

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Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club Are you looking to try new restaurants and meet new friends? This club might be perfect for you. Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and other Orland Township senior residents for food, drinks, and fun! The Supervisor’s Supper Club will meet quarterly for dinner at different local…

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Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry

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Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry

Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry The Southwest Community Concert Band will hold their Summer Food Drive Concert in support of the Orland Township Food Pantry on Saturday, June 25. The Southwest Community Concert Band has made Orland Park its home, performing five seasonal concerts and Summer Park Concerts throughout…

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