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

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses

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Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas has proposed a City Council investigation into how a Chicago Building Department Task FOrce has been harassing and inspecting small businesses in the inner city of Chicago that apparently has targeted business owners of color, including enforcing Mayor Lori…

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Chicago, Government, News, Politics, Racism

Leving reminisces about one of his most emotional parental successes

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Leving reminisces about one of his most emotional parental successes

Leving reminisces about one of his most emotional parental successes Dads’ Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving said one of his most memorable legal cases was restoring the relationship between a disabled father and his daughter. “Every year around Christmas I think about one of my most emotional cases – a victory that turned a heart-rending…

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Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Leivo, Chicago Wolves, win 10 in a row

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Leivo, Chicago Wolves, win 10 in a row

Leivo, Chicago Wolves, win 10 in a row Josh Leivo’s goal with 1.1 seconds on the clock gives Chicago 4-3 win In a showdown between the Central Division’s top two teams, Josh Leivo scored a highlight-reel goal with 1.1 seconds left to give the Chicago Wolves a 4-3 victory over the Manitoba Moose during School-Day…

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

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar was joined by Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline Pereda and Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt to help residents file property tax appeals and answer other tax related questions Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar (16th) joined Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline…

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Cook County, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

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Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….

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Chicago, Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

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García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…

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Chicago, Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, National, News, Politics, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

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Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Orland Park Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. NHTSA and the Orland Park Police Department want all drivers to remember…

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Crime, Government, News, Orland Park, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP

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Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP

Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information nd distorting truth. In the latest example of totalitarian suppression of free speech by Big Tech in our society, Change.org has removed from its site a petition sponsored by the…

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censorship, Chicago, Cook County, elections, Government, Media Bias, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

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Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township The Township’s Holiday Luncheon attracted well over 350 guests.  Over 350 guests attended a very festive luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park, to celebrate the Holiday season and enjoy an afternoon full of good food,…

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Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire

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Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire

Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire A major fire in an apartment building at 2123 S. 51st Court in Cicero forced the displacement of more than 30 residents, Cicero Fire Chief Mike Piekarski said Wednesday (Dec. 15, 2021) morning. The fire erupted just after midnight and Chief Piekarski said that at least…

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Cook County, Fire, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

America sending out wrong messages locally and internationally

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America sending out wrong messages locally and internationally

America sending out wrong messages locally and internationally The entire embarrassing scandal over how Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and ABC’s Good Morning America host Robin Roberts hustled public opinion in favor of racist hoaxster Jussie Smollett has sent out a clear message that justice is not as important…

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Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School

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Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School

Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced that an Indian Trail Middle School student has been accused of posting a threatening message on social media directed at Wood Dale Junior High School in Wood…

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Crime, DuPage, Suburban Chicagoland

Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

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Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles Each winter when the weather turns cold, the Quad Cities serves as host to a large majority of bald eagles making their annual southern migration from Canada to the unfrozen waters of the Mississippi River. The Quad Cities celebrates over 50 years of bald eagle education…

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Environment, Features, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors

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Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors

Sauk Village Man Charged with Animal Cruelty, Other Misdemeanors A Sauk Village man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty and violation of owner’s duties after three emaciated horses were found on his property, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Dec. 10, 2021. On November 8, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Animal…

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Cook County, Crime, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park

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Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park

Soccer skills programs offered in Orland Park Orland Park Sting FC is VERY EXCITED to announce that we will be hosting TWO Different Soccer Skills Programs during the Winter Season! The 1st is our LIL STINGERZ Program & the 2nd is our New STING UNIVERSITY Program! Registration for BOTH programs are NOW OPEN! ****LIL STINGERZ…

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Entertainment, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms

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Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms

Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms State of Illinois to Continue Providing Emergency Operational Support to Local Communities Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on Monday Dec. 13, 2021 for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes. A disaster proclamation…

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Illinois Legislature, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV

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Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV

Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV Dad’s Rights advocate Jeffery Leving is co-hosting a Toys for Tots holiday giveaway organized by his legal team led by attorney Jeffrey Paustian in conjunction ith WGN TV Morning News. Leving, who is the premier attorney representing father’s rights, said during alive interview Dec….

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Chicago, Cook County, Features, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…

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