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Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory
Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory

Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory Serikov, Lajoie and Chatfield score as Chicago erases early 2-0 deficit Defensemen scored three consecutive goals to rally the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Blueliners Artyom Serikov, Max Lajoie and Jalen Chatfield and forward David Gust scored for…

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Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends
Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends

Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends Chatfield scores Chicago’s lone goal The Manitoba Moose recorded three first-period goals to set up a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored for the Wolves (5-2-0-0), who saw their five-game winning streak come to a close. “They scored on the…

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Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6
Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6 The House Open Up A Three-Game, Three-Week Home Slate In The Month Of November At SeatGeek Stadium On Saturday Chicago House AC returns home to SeatGeek Stadium in what will be the first of a final three-match homestand. First, up will be a rematch against the…

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Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage
Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage Democratic members of the U.S. House applauded the passage there of President Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure spending package on Friday (Nov. 5, 2021). The bill, which has been deadlocked in partisan bickering for months since it was introduced on June 4, was approved by a vote of 228 for…

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Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program
Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More than $750,000 in refunds have been identified…

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“Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities 

Posted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities 
“Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities 

“Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities  “Oh, What Fun!” The Kwik Star Festival of Trees is BACK in person this year! Returning to the River Center in downtown Davenport, Iowa, on November 20-28, this year’s Festival brings the magic of the holiday season…

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Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad

Posted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad
Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad

Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad By Efar Veronique A distraught dad was in despair because he didn’t know where his daughter was. He was horrified at the thought of never seeing his little girl again, and feared she would become a victim of abuse at the hands of the mother’s…

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Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022
Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022 In Season 1 Episode 10, November 4, 2021, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the surprising Nov. 22, 2021 elections in which several Republicans easily defeated incumbent Democrats setting the stage for a much stronger…

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Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC
Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC The House Is Unable To Convert On Multiple Chances As They Get Shut Out At Finley Stadium Chicago House AC (5-2-8, 17pts) was not able to extend their goal-scoring streak in their final road match at Chattanooga FC…

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Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region
Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region Several million households to benefit from faster speeds to power their increasingly connected homes Comcast announced today that it has increased the speeds of its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for several million customers across its Greater Chicago Region, which spans Central…

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Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries
Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries

Neighbor alerts 911 on home fire, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 11:58 AM of a house fire on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by a neighbor who  noticed smoke coming from a house behind them in the 16800 block of 89th Ct. in Orland Hills. The first arriving companies arrived within 3…

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Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31
Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 THE GOODMAN’S 44TH ANNUAL A CHRISTMAS CAROL RETURNS TO ITS DOWNTOWN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CAST OF 30 DIRECTED BY JESSICA THEBUS, NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 31. LARRY YANDO STARS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE FOR HIS 14TH YEAR AND FEATURING ALLEN GILMORE…

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Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families

Posted on November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families
Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families

Orland Township offers Holiday Giving opportunities for needy families Orland Township’s Holiday Program is now accepting donations As the 2021 Holiday Season begins, Orland Township is ready to accept donations for this year’s Holiday Program; and there are several ways to participate. For over 30 years, Orland Township has provided a yearly holiday meal, gifts,…

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Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project
Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project

Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams are scheduled to continue in November for the Illinois Tollway’s new southbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Delivery…

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Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15
Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15 Illinois Department of Insurance Announces the start of Open Enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.  Eleven health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has begun running from November 1,…

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served Serving Those Who Served is a week-long series of service projects centered around Illinois veterans and Veterans Day. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Serve Illinois today launched the 2021 Serving Those Who Served…

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Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win
Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win

Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win Poturalski, Smith post 5 points apiece and Noesen adds 3 giving the Chicago Wolves their 5th straight win defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins 6 to 3 Sunday Oct. 31, 2021 Captain Andrew Poturalski piled up three goals and two assists as the Chicago Wolves collected…

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One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations

Posted on October 31, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations
One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations

One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations Hassan Nijem of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has saved 22 Hookah lounges from being closed, helped to force Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop her racist closures and discriminatory targeting of Arab store owners, and now has helped Arab American collect property tax refunds of…

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