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

Orland Township Helping Protect Residents During the Holidays

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Helping Protect Residents During the Holidays
Orland Township Helping Protect Residents During the Holidays

Orland Township Helping Protect Residents During the Holidays 500 bags of PPE/cleaning supplies to be distributed at Dec. 22 drive-thru Orland Township will hold a drive-thru to distribute bags of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) to Township residents who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the office of…

Read More “Orland Township Helping Protect Residents During the Holidays” »

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Media must change its focus from Chicago to the suburbs

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media must change its focus from Chicago to the suburbs
Media must change its focus from Chicago to the suburbs

Media must change its focus from Chicago to the suburbs The news media needs a reboot, especially in Chicagoland. I’m tired of seeing Chicago news dominate the TV stations in Chicago when the real news stories are out in the neighborhoods and in the suburbs. The TV News Media needs to change its focus on…

Read More “Media must change its focus from Chicago to the suburbs” »

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, General Topics, Media Bias, Opinion, Racism, Radio, Suburban Chicagoland, Television

Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term
Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term Trustee Thanks Supporters and Provides Thoughts about Village’s Future After more than 7 years of public service on the Orland Park Village Board of Trustees, Dan Calandriello announced today that he will not run for re-election.  In a message to supporters, Calandriello stated, “…after…

Read More “Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term” »

Cook County, elections, Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime
Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime

Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas today released a study which shows that the areas in Cook County where delinquent properties are a severe problem are losing population, experiencing larger property tax increases, and confronting high levels…

Read More “Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime” »

Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Orland Park Village lacks experience to manage COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Village lacks experience to manage COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Opinion: Orland Park Village lacks experience to manage COVID-19 vaccine distribution Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau claims he is readying to distribute the COVID-19 vaccinations but with no real experience in health care services, the Village is not the best qualified source to manage this important need. That responsibility should go to Orland Township Supervisor…

Read More “Orland Park Village lacks experience to manage COVID-19 vaccine distribution” »

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now
Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now

Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now Memories of a Childhood in Syria and Lebanon By Elia Zughaib, Illustrated by Helen Zughaib In a world driven by power, money, and the pursuit of personal success, Helen and her father Elia have given us a glimpse of an intact society stretched to the limit, yet…

Read More “Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now” »

Books & Films, News

17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on 17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election
17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election

17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election By Aron Solomon  This is the type of headline we know has been brewing since election day. Now that the day is here, let’s unpack the events of this remarkably interesting legal and political week and what it might actually mean for the next four…

Read More “17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election” »

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, National, Opinion

Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court
Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court

Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court On December 4, 2020, after his November 3, 2020 election, Justice Neville, the second African American to sit on the Illinois Supreme Court, was sworn in by Chief Justice Anne M. Burke, with his wife and staff in attendance. Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr….

Read More “Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court” »

Crime, elections, Government, News, Quick News

CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death

Posted on By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death
CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death

CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death By Ray Hanania It’s very upsetting to watch CBS TV’s Gayle King plead for the life of Brandon Bernard who is to be executed today for the 1999 murder of Todd and Stacie Bagley, a married couple in their mid-20s. King…

Read More “CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death” »

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, General Topics, National, Opinion, Police, Racism, Veterans

Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater
Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater

Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater GHOST GUN BY OLIVIA RIDLEY MAKES ITS DIGITAL PREMIERE AS PART OF “#ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE,” SHORT PLAY COMPETITION FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DECEMBER 14 – 20 ON BROADWAYONDEMAND.COM. RIDLEY JOINS PULITZER PRIZE NOMINEE DAEL ORLANDER SMITH, TONY AWARD WINNER DAVID HENRY HWANG…

Read More “Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater” »

Entertainment, Features, Releases

Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19
Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19

Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19 U.K. regulator, MHRA, authorizes supply of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for emergency supply under Regulation 174; Companies are ready to deliver the first doses to the U.K. immediately. First authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine represents a breakthrough scientific achievement to help combat this devastating pandemic. The companies…

Read More “Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19” »

breaking news, coronavirus, Releases

Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony
Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony

Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony By Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs The “Bear Aces” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 124 stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command ceremony, Dec. 3, to mark a transition of command leadership. During the change of command…

Read More “Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony” »

Briefs, Federal, News, Veterans, Veterans Column

Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks
Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks

Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks Members of the Orland Park Village Board debated an ordinance that would require residents to wear face masks when in public locations, following the leads of similar ordinances adopted by New Lenox and Tinley Park, but voted 4 to 3 to reject…

Read More “Village of Orland Park votes down law requiring the wearing of face masks” »

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Cook County commissioners urge passage of Residential Tenant Landlord law

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County commissioners urge passage of Residential Tenant Landlord law
Cook County commissioners urge passage of Residential Tenant Landlord law

Cook County commissioners urge passage of Residential Tenant Landlord law Cook County commissioners, housing advocates urge county board to pass Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance in press conference Cook County commissioners, housing advocates, and tenants held a virtual press conference Dec. 8, 2020 urging the Cook County Board to pass the proposed Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance…

Read More “Cook County commissioners urge passage of Residential Tenant Landlord law” »

Cook County, Government, News, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio
How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio

How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio Alice Speri, a writer with The Intercept, will join radio host Ray Hanania on Friday December 11, 2020 at 8 AM EST on “The Ray Hanania Show” on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit to discuss rising censorship on Social Media platforms like Facebook…

Read More “How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio” »

Blogger, Commentary, Editors Pick, Government, News, Opinion, Politics, Racism, Radio, rayhanania

Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review
Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review

Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review Tammy Wendt was sworn in as the new commissioner for the Cook County Board of Review for the First (1st) District during ceremonies on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Wendt was sworn-in to her new office by Cook County Judge Pat Coghlan. Here are Tammy’s remarks following…

Read More “Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review” »

Cook County, elections, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect
Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect

Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect Wearing face masks to help reduce exposure to Coronavirus has become a political issue by selfish politicians who don’t seem to care. Elected officials who encourage the wearing of facemarks are being responsible and caring while officials who don’t and make excuses for not doing so…

Read More “Opinion: Wearing a face mask is a symbol of responsibility and respect” »

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine
Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine

Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, who has led the region in taking the threat of the coronavirus serious, announced that the Township’s service will be ready to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available. O’Grady has been a role model is leading the…

Read More “Orland Township Stands Ready to Distribute the COVID-19 Vaccine” »

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland