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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

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.
Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A. Buying my first car as a kid was an exciting experience that every young person should have. That didn’t happen for my son, who purchased a KIA believing that he could help save the environment. Instead, the KIA has been giving him all kinds of problems,…

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Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students

Posted on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students
Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students

Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students As members of the General Assembly and City Council who represent Chicago communities, including some of us who are parents or guardians of CPS students, we submit the following recommendations to aid in maintaining the highest level of health safety as teachers, staff, administrators,…

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T-Mobile admits major data breach of customer information

Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on T-Mobile admits major data breach of customer information
T-Mobile admits major data breach of customer information

T-Mobile admits major data breach of customer information T-Mobile notified hundreds of thousands of its customers on Friday August 20, 2021 that “a bad actor” breached their data files and obtained a wide range of information on T-Mobile customers that included social security information, names, addresses but not credit cards. The data breach apparently took…

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Difficulties with Macho Themes for WordPress

Posted on August 21, 2021October 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Difficulties with Macho Themes for WordPress
Difficulties with Macho Themes for WordPress

Difficulties with Macho Themes for WordPress NewsMag from Macho Themes is a broken theme and you should avoid purchasing it from MachoThemes.com. The “Pro” Theme I purchased was a burden and took forever to load and offered very few options for design. By Ray Hanania I purchased Macho Themes NewsMag website hoping to update the…

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Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off
Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off

Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off A great dad who was very involved in his young sons’ lives – ages 3 and 5 – suddenly found himself cut off entirely from them for no reason at all, according to court documents. Devastated, he turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

Posted on August 18, 2021November 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns
Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns Illinois voters have a lot of strong and qualified candidates to consider in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the leading candidates who are hoping to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in the June 2022…

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Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs

Posted on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs
Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs

Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez in an interview this week told me that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not only failed to confront street gangs but has empowered them with her rhetoric and failed policies. Coupled with States Attorney Kim Foxx’s failed policies, street gangs are emboldened and…

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Wolves broadcasts return to MY50 Chicago for 2021-22 Season

Posted on August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves broadcasts return to MY50 Chicago for 2021-22 Season
Wolves broadcasts return to MY50 Chicago for 2021-22 Season

Wolves broadcasts return to MY50 Chicago for 2021-22 Season Jason Shaver and Bill Gardner will be over-the-air for opener on Oct. 16 The Chicago Wolves and Fox 32 Chicago are pleased to announce My50 Chicago (WPWR-TV) will broadcast 30 Wolves regular-season games during the 2021-22 American Hockey League season. The Wolves’ partnership with WPWR-TV marks…

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Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police
Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police The shooting murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the wounding of her partner by three suspects revives calls to reinstate the death penalty for individuals who kill someone intentionally with gun. They should be put to death with no compassion. Killing these killers…

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Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair

Posted on August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair
Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair

Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair The public turned out to ready their children for the opening of local schools at the Orland Township Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday August 14. Orland Township’s Back-to-School Health Fair, hosted by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees, greeted the families and were joined…

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Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange

Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange The Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act would grant federal benefits to veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ), all of whom were potentially exposed to deadly tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange  U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03)…

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Posted on August 13, 2021August 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16
Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab…

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Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries
Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries

Garage fire in Orland Park, no injuries The Orland Fire District was alerted at 9:46am of a house fire on Wednesday, August 11th by a neighbor that noticed smoke coming from an unoccupied house in the 14900 block of Dogwood. The first arriving companies arrived within 3 minutes from the time of the alarm. Battalion…

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Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him
Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him

Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him It’s hard to feel sorry for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. He was so obnoxious and arrogant. But the decision on whether he should return to public office doesn’t belong with Big Brother and the politicians. It belongs to voters. Censorship is wrong. By…

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WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet
WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet

WordPress Update: Google’s SiteKit crashing websites across internet By Ray Hanania Google’s once essential SiteKit, popular plugin for WordPress websites, has crashed this week taking down thousands of websites and making them inaccessible to their owners. Owners who try to access the site will be directed by email to go into “Recovery Mode” and you…

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Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage
Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage

Dinner kitchen Apartment fire Monday August 8, no injuries, minor smoke damage The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment building Monday Aug. 8, 2021 at 9023 Franklin 2nd floor east unit around 6:30 pm. The homeowner was preparing food for dinner on the stove when the fire occurred. Crews…

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COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report

Posted on August 8, 2021August 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report
COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report

COVID surges among children, CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics report While some politicians are spreading misinformation about the spread of COVID exploiting children in order to sell fundraising tickets and distract taxpayers from their failed leadership, real doctors at the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics who actually know and are trained in…

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Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas

Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas
Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas

Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas Parade, Presentation and Ice Cream Social Commemorate Historic Tourism Space Flight. Wally Funk is the oldest person ever to rocket into space. Thousands lined up today to honor hometown hero Wally Funk during a parade down Historic Main Street and a presentation on…

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