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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

Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden
Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden

Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the growing “New Cold War” between the United States and Russia as Vladimir Putin solidifies his power, undermines Democracy and returns his country to the old Soviet Communism in their latest…

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Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness
Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

Orland Township Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness Students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School helped make the holidays a bit brighter for families in Orland Township. Orland Township’s Holiday Program has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts, and other personal items to more than 200 resident families in need for over three decades. This year,…

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First-place Chicago Wolves win fourth game in a row

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First-place Chicago Wolves win fourth game in a row
First-place Chicago Wolves win fourth game in a row

First-place Chicago Wolves win fourth game in a row Alex Lyon stops 30 shots to earn first shutout in Chicago Alex Lyon rejected all 30 shots he faced as the Chicago Wolves earned a 2-0 victory over the Iowa Wild Thursday night at Allstate Arena. Defenseman Jesper Sellgren and forward Sam Miletic scored for the…

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The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything

Posted on December 1, 2021February 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything
The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything

The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything Also a look at the brewing political battle in the 6th Congressional District where the strongest Republican candidate has not yet announced but will, plus perspectives on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Joe Biden. Plus, Kirk Dillard readying serious challenge against Pritzker By Ray Hanania COVID has…

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Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story

Posted on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story
Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story

Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story Few newlyweds would choose to embark upon married life by relocating to a remote, Inuit (Inupiaq) village with no electricity or running water. But at the age of 23, new bride Deanne Burch and her husband, Ernest “Tiger” Burch, who was conducting research…

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Orland Park Police arrest woman who fired gun at Orland Mall parking lot

Posted on November 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police arrest woman who fired gun at Orland Mall parking lot
Orland Park Police arrest woman who fired gun at Orland Mall parking lot

Orland Park Police arrest woman who fired gun at Orland Mall parking lot During the evening of Saturday, November 27, the Orland Park Police Department was made aware of an altercation occurring in a parking lot located at 66 Orland Square Drive. An officer on the scene witnessed a female suspect holding a firearm in…

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Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

Posted on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness
Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness In the spirit of holiday giving, one very special resident of Orland Park donated more than 146 winter hats to Orland Township. In the spirit of holiday giving, one very special resident of Orland Park donated more than 146 winter hats to Orland Township. Jean Metzler, 86, has…

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United States Mint Announces 2022 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on United States Mint Announces 2022 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design
United States Mint Announces 2022 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

United States Mint Announces 2022 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design The United States Mint (Mint) today officially announced the design for the 2022 Native American $1 Coin. The 2022 Native American $1 Coin will commemorate Ely S. Parker, a U.S. Army officer, engineer, and tribal diplomat, who served as military secretary to Ulysses S….

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Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5
Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5

Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Back, Dec. 5 Fortier “Everyone had a rough year and we want to make it better.” Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade has been a Chicago tradition for forty-three years and the non-profit organization plans to make a return this year with the 44th Motorcycle Parade. In year’s past,…

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Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects
Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects

Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects About 60 people gathered in Evanston to urge Chase to stop being the #1 funder of new gas and oil projects. Chase has invested $317 Billion in fossil fuel projects since 2015 – 33% more than any other bank. A…

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Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world
Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden Administration pushing for a waiver of international intellectual property (IP) rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

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Man who broke into Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving arrested

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Man who broke into Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving arrested
Man who broke into Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving arrested

Man who broke into Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving arrested Bond Set at $750,000 for Cook County Man Armed with a Gun Charged With Attempting to Break into Oak Brook Home on Thanksgiving DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that bond has been set for…

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Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins
Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins

Chicago Wolves complete weekend sweep over Grand Rapids Griffins Poturalski, Leivo and Noesen score while Makiniemi stars in net Stefan Noesen scored one goal and set up two others to pace the Chicago Wolves to a 3-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Forwards Andrew Poturalski and Josh Leivo also…

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Both sides have issues in Rittenhouse trial but the Left is worse

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Both sides have issues in Rittenhouse trial but the Left is worse
Both sides have issues in Rittenhouse trial but the Left is worse

Both sides have issues in Rittenhouse trial but the Left is worse By Ray Hanania The Kyle Rittenhouse trial and case were turned into a political weapon to fuel the ugly polarization that has divided this country politically. The Political Far Right and the Political Far Left are to blame, but the Left, with the…

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Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club
Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club

Orland Township Receives Holiday Donation from Orland Park Lion’s Club The Orland Park Lion’s Club presented a substantial donation to the Orland Township Food Pantry. The Orland Park Lions Club graciously arrived at Orland Township on Friday, Nov. 19, with a substantial donation for the Orland Township Food Pantry to assist residents experiencing financial hardship,…

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Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins
Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins

Strong rally lifts Chicago Wolves to victory over Grand Rapids Griffins Chicago scores five times in third period to stun Grand Rapids The Chicago Wolves produced three goals in the final 96 seconds to cap a monstrous third-period rally that gave the Wolves a 5-3 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins Friday night at Van…

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Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa
Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa

Orland Township offers Bingo with Santa Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady, Orland Township and Orland Township for a jolly good time! Ticket purchase includes game access, dinner (Pizza & Salad), and pop. Papa Joe’s Italian Cuisine – Orland Park, 14459 S. La Grange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462 Friday, December 10, 2021, from 5 to 8 PM Space is…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Posted on November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government
Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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