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Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor
Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor

Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor By Ray Hanania Most people have come to know Orland Park Village Board meetings as a distasteful bully pulpit where Mayor Keith Pekau belittles his critics, lies and portrays himself as the victim of a vast conspiracy. Pekau claims everyone who criticizes his government actions defames…

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Taxpayers get help finding refunds for overpayments, missed exemptions

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taxpayers get help finding refunds for overpayments, missed exemptions
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Taxpayers get help finding refunds for overpayments, missed exemptions Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas By Maria Pappas Cook County owes refunds to thousands of property owners because of past overpayments and missed exemptions. Many homeowners who could use the extra money to pay bills, buy groceries and meet other needs have…

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America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy
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America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy By Ray Hanania Despite the misleading rantings and personal attacks from people on the Left, who believe stating “facts” is the same thing as “having” facts, former President Donald Trump is positioned to easily win the Republican Party nomination next year. The only uncertainty in the election…

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Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center
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Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center By Ray Hanania Legislation signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker this week does two important things for Tinley Park and for the southwest region. It secures a productive future for the long abandoned Tinley Mental Health Center, giving it to the Tinley Park Park District to…

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The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve
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The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve By Ray Hanania Nothing distracts people from the failings of a politician more than when the news media exaggerates its hate against that politician. That’s the case with Donald Trump, who was a mediocre president who couldn’t stop himself from engaging in…

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McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly
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McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly By Ray Hanania This past week, we saw how getting older is handled by American politics. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had a “senior moment” while speaking to the news media. He’s 81 years old. McConnell’s aides escorted him to his office, after the…

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Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar
Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar

Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar By Ray Hanania To celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the last issue of the Morgan Silver dollar, the U.S. Mint announced it would re-mint the Morgan Silver Dollar beginning in 2021. I am a big coin collector and my favor coins are the Indian…

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Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?
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Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents? By Ray Hanania For my generation, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 was one of the most traumatic moments for my generation. It wasn’t just because of the shock of seeing the leader of the most powerful country in…

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