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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

Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Posted on October 20, 2021October 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan
Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan By Ray Hanania Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan is a politically controlled judge who does the bidding of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Horan has a serious conflict of interest in the case involving the City of Chicago’s political fight with the Fraternal Order of Police over the issue…

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Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward
Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward Quinn Leads Extensive Investment in Cicero Avenue Corridor on City’s Southwest Side At the request of Ald. Marty Quinn, the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Housing & Real Estate recently approved a measure that paves the way for construction of a new Starbucks at 6413…

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The fight against extremism in Illinois

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The fight against extremism in Illinois
The fight against extremism in Illinois

The fight against extremism in Illinois Extremism is the real challenging facing America and Illinois. The fanatics on the Far Right and the Far Left are the real threat. The Far Left has the advantage now, though. But it’s important for voters to look towards the “center” and find the commonsense moderates. The mainstream news…

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Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora
Paramount Theater opens new Iive theater venue in Aurora

Paramount Theater opens new live theater venue in Aurora Paramount Theatre will cut the ribbon on another live theater venue in Aurora’s downtown entertainment district, the newly remodeled Copley Theatre, where it will launch its all-new Bold Series, a four-show subscription series ready to bring a new type of live entertainment to the second largest…

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Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween
Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween

Orland Park Police Remind All to Plan for a Sober Ride This Halloween Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving Halloween is a beloved holiday tradition in America, with millions of people, young and old, working on their best costumes and gearing up for a night of candy and festivities. The evening also comes with parties and…

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Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests

Posted on October 18, 2021October 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests
Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests

Congress cares more about foreign interests than American interests When President Biden introduced an infrastructure bill to help the American people and a budget to keep government operating and underwrite social programs, Congress found itself divided, not just on the Republican-Democrat partisan divide but among Democrats, too. Far Left Democrats sought to use their muscle…

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Western Digital tubes its loyal customers for profit

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Western Digital tubes its loyal customers for profit
Western Digital tubes its loyal customers for profit

Western Digital tubes its loyal customers for profit Big tech companies either exist to develop great technology, or to just profit off of their unreliable profits. Western Digital has made its priority profits, pulling the rug out from hundreds of millions of dollars of MyCloud hard drives sold to consumers over the years in an…

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Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador
Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador

Activist speaks for Chicagoland condemning Emanuel appointment as Japan ambassador Wednesday, October 20, 2021, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will go before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for a confirmation hearing to become ambassador to Japan. Ironically, that’s exactly seven years to the day that Laquan McDonald was murdered. Last month, activist and media strategist Delmarie…

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Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park
Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park

Police searching for Hammond homicide suspects after vehicle chase, crash in Tinley Park Tinley Park police responded Thursday night (Oct. 14, 2021) to the area of Ridgeland Avenue and 183rd Street to assist the Illinois State Police and the Posen Police Department in locating a vehicle occupied by suspects wanted in connection with an earlier…

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Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend
Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend

Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend A scared dad sought help to rescue his 8-year-old daughter from the mother’s reported violent ex-convict boyfriend. Dad had been told that the mother was living just over the Illinois border, with the reported dangerous ex-convict, and dad was worried that the mother would take his daughter from…

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New book “Dancing with Death” and James Bond “getting his girl”

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New book “Dancing with Death” and James Bond “getting his girl”
New book “Dancing with Death” and James Bond “getting his girl”

New book “Dancing with Death” and James Bond “getting his girl” It was encouraging to hear that No Time to Die – the most recent James Bond 007 movie extravaganza – broke all previous box office records after being postponed several times when the Covid viral epidemic closed thousands of cinemas. The aim of the…

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Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”
Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service”

Westmont native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach A Westmont, Illinois, native is stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to all East Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines. Lt. Cmdr. Emil Marcinskas, a 2003 Westmont High School graduate, joined the Navy 10 years…

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Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021
Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021

Chicago Wolves celebrate Italian Heritage Night Saturday Oct. 16, 2021 The Chicago Wolves will celebrate Italian Heritage during its home opened on Saturday Oct. 16, 2021. The evening will include a salute to Italian American Wolves Hockey player Bobby Nardella. Tickets are $40 each and include seating in a special VIP section, including a Chicago…

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Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30
Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30

Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30 On a mission to help at-risk youth prepare for another chilly, long winter, 15 Jet’s Pizza locations across Chicagoland are offering free pies with donation of winter accessories November 1 through the end of the month. Jet’s Pizza ®, known for delicious Detroit-style pizza and…

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Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff  

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff  
Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff  

Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff   Bringing the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world for 20 years  On Wednesday, October 20th at 5:30 PM (CST) WorldChicago will honor the local, and global, leadership of Peggy Parfenoff with, “A Toast to Twenty Years with WorldChicago,” at Carnivale Restaurant (702 Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661).  This fun and festive reception will bring together culture, cuisine, cocktails, and the Chicago community for a global celebration of Parfenoff’s work to bring the world to Chicago and…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles
Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles The Two Guys on Politics podcast this week featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania includes a lengthy discussion about how religious freedom is under assault in America. Oct. 10, 2021. Season 1, Episode 6. The podcast,…

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Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply

Posted on October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply
Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply

Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) is pleased to announce over $500,000 in grants awarded to nearly 20 local businesses via the first round of the Back to Business program, and is encouraging other businesses to apply for the second round before the Oct. 13…

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Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession

Posted on October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession
Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession

Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession Brad Ryan, 23, 16714 Hillside Place, Tinley Park, was charged Thursday with unlawful possession with intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams (a Class X felony) after Tinley Park police found a large quantity of drugs inside his home while executing a search warrant. Tinley Park…

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