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

Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County

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Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County

Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas analysis of property taxes shows that the homeowners have been hit with a $743.8 million increase in property taxes. The bills in mailboxes by Sept. 1, payment due Oct. 1 Cook County homeowners face a sharper increase in…

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Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter

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Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter

Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter By Laura Reichel A father should never have to fight for the chance to hold and love his own child. But after this dad’s daughter was born, he was immediately cut out of her life by an Order of Protection that prohibited him from all contact with his…

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Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire, Radio

Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn

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Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn

Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn Lifelong Southwest Side Resident Seeks Ald. Quinn’s Open Seat  CHICAGO – Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman, replacing outgoing Ald. Marty Quinn, who has held the post since 2011. A lifelong resident of…

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Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence

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Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence

Leving Law Seminar: Identifying Civil Rights and Medical Negligence CHICAGO — August 19, 2026 — The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on August 20that 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The…

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Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

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Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Pakistan’s Consul General to Chicago Zaman Mehdi commemorated Pakistan’s Independence with a reception honoring the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Pakistani Americans throughout Cook County. The celebration followed the annual Independence Day Flag Raising…

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Northwestern Medicine Expands Cardiovascular Services to Tinley Park

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Northwestern Medicine Expands Cardiovascular Services to Tinley Park

Northwestern Medicine Expands Cardiovascular Services to Tinley Park New location brings cardiology care, cardiovascular imaging and cardiac diagnostic testing closer to home for south suburban patients TINLEY PARK, Ill. – August 19, 2026 – Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has expanded to Tinley Park increasing access to clinical appointments, cardiovascular imaging and cardiac diagnostic testing for…

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Village of Frankfort hosts annual Senior Breakfast event

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Village of Frankfort hosts annual Senior Breakfast event

Village of Frankfort hosts annual Senior Breakfast event FRANKFORT, IL, AUGUST 18, 2026 — The Village of Frankfort is pleased to announce its Annual Senior Breakfast, taking place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the Village Administration Building, 432 W. Nebraska Street. The event brings together Frankfort’s senior residents for a morning…

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Baby Boomers, Frankfort, Government, News, NewsWire, Seniors

Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed 

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Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed 

Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed  Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced today that property owners can now go to cookcountytreasurer.comto view, download and pay their Second Installment bill for the 2025 Tax Year. “If you own property in Cook County, you don’t have to wait until your…

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