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Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book

Posted on January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book
Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book

Olympic Hockey Champion Kendall Coyne publishes new book “As Fast as Her” is the exciting story of hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield, who led the US Women’s Hockey team to Olympic gold and was the first female hockey player to compete in the fastest skater competition at the NHL All-Star weekend. Presale orders of the…

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Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?
Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order?

Was Jan. 6 “insurrection” worse than the post-Floyd “insurrection” against police, and law and order? President Biden and Democrats are calling the 5 hours of violence by 1,200 of the 35,000 plus protestors at the Capitol an “insurrection,” but was that a worse “insurrection” than the three months of violence that destroyed thousands of businesses…

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Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously
Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

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Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice

Chicago Wolves begin new winning streak as AHL team returns to ice Noesen, Poturalski each score twice as Chicago wins for 13th time in 14 games Stefan Noesen and Andrew Poturalski scored two goals apiece to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild Saturday night Jan. 8, 2022 at the…

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Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors
Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

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Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day U.S. Rep. Marie Newman of the Illinois 3rd District presented local police departments with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to honor their service to the Southwest Side and suburbs during a regional meeting on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Bridgeview As part of…

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Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

Experience Nature Throughout Winter in the Forest Preserves of Cook County The start of a new year and long-awaited arrival of snow brings winter fun to the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Join us for programs and events in January and February! From enjoying the warmth of a campfire to exploring the snowy trails of…

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Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge
Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge All other Steppenwolf productions proceeding as planned, with Seagull opening the new Ensemble Theater April–June 2022  Due to the COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for public health, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has postponed its Steppenwolf for Young…

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8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival 

Posted on January 6, 2022January 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on 8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival 
8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival 

8th Grader who founded Non-Profit to Further Tolerance will join Panel at Film Festival  Thirteen-year-old Steven Hoffen, whose father and family are from Chicago, has made an award-winning documentary Growing Peace in the Middle East that has earned wins and nominations in over 70 film festivals globally, including the prestigious London Independent Film Festival and International…

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Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

Posted on January 6, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?
Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong?

Was the Jan. 6 violence at Congress an insurrection or a protest gone wrong? This Episode of “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast looks at the one year anniversary of the  violence that took place on Jan 6, 2021 and addresses questions including, “Was it an ‘insurrection’ or a Constitutionally protected protest that turned violent?” Published…

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Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint
Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that a fifteen-year-old Westmont juvenile has been accused of shooting a fifty-four-year-old woman in her leg and hijacking her car at gunpoint late Tuesday evening. The juvenile appeared…

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The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday
The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday

The Muhammad Ali Center, PBS Books, and USA TODAYPresent a Live Virtual Event Honoring Muhammad Ali’s 80th Birthday ‘Champion of Service: Celebrating Muhammad Ali’ to feature reflections from individuals close to the late world heavyweight champion and humanitarian and an opportunity for viewers across the country to participate in The Greatest Giveback Although Muhammad Ali is…

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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District
Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District Thanks to the stewardship of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, cities and towns throughout Cook County’s 16th District are receiving a major influx of funds for infrastructure projects. Although only being in office since April of 2020, Commissioner Aguilar has met the moment of…

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Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman
Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman

Funeral arrangements announced for Lawrence K. Doody, father of former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman Live streaming Mass will be held Friday, January 7th at 3:00 p.m. until time of Mass 5:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave, Chicago Former Illinois Tollway Executive Director and Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth…

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Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont
Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont

Bond set for three armed Cook County men charged with BMW dealership burglary in Westmont DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that bond has been set for three of four individuals accused of Burglary at a Westmont BMW dealership. Angel Martin, 23 (d.o.b. 8/26/1998) of the…

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Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago

Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago
Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago

Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that bond was set yesterday for two Chicago men charged with carjacking at gunpoint a resident’s vehicle from his garage. Andre Turner, 19 (d.o.b….

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Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Posted on January 1, 2022January 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits
Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits

Seniors need to refocus the National Debate on improving Senior benefits Seniors have been dragged into a polarized national debate over who is better, Trump, Biden, Obama, Bush or Clinton. But when it comes to Senior needs, data shows none have really done much to help us. Seniors need to change the focus of the…

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Judge sets bond at $1 million for two Chicago gunmen accused in Oak Brook shootings 

Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Judge sets bond at $1 million for two Chicago gunmen accused in Oak Brook shootings 
Judge sets bond at $1 million for two Chicago gunmen accused in Oak Brook shootings 

Judge sets bond at $1 million for two Chicago gunmen accused in Oak Brook shootings  Bond Set at $1 Million Each for Two Chicago Men Accused of Opening Fire at Oak Brook Mall Two Days Before Christmas DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that…

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