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Superman II Actress Sarah Douglas hosts event at Emagine Movie Theater in Batavia, Illinois

Posted on October 15, 2024October 17, 2024 By Aaron Hanania No Comments on Superman II Actress Sarah Douglas hosts event at Emagine Movie Theater in Batavia, Illinois
Superman II Actress Sarah Douglas hosts event at Emagine Movie Theater in Batavia, Illinois

Superman II Actress Sarah Douglas hosts event at Emagine Movie Theater in Batavia, Illinois By Aaron Hanania  Superman fans in Batavia, Illinois, were in for a surprise on October 11th and 12th at the Emagine Theater Batavia when Superman II star Sarah Douglas hosted a live Q&A, movie screening, and meet-and-greet event. Douglas, who portrayed…

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Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12
Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12

Local Author Showcase at Oak Lawn Public Library June 12 Oak Lawn Public Library, located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is kicking off its adult and teen summer reading season with a Local Author Showcase featuring a book fair and 30 authors Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. The event is free. A third of the…

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Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

Posted on May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s
Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s

Newly released novel by author Charlene Wexler explores Chicago’s South Shore in the 50s and 60s “Farewell to South Shore” by award winningauthor Charlene Wexler  takes readers on a nostalgic trip through Chicago’s South Shore and beyond — A Perfect Summer Beach Read This summer, readers can transport themselves to mid-century Chicago, where Sherrie Paul…

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Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more
Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more Ray Hanania’s syndicated columns this week included a detailed look at how the ASPCA spends the money it solicits in high profile but painful advertising on its company executives. Only about $7.75 of the monthly $19 solicited in the Ads…

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Meta Censors ‘Who Is Bobby Kennedy?’ Film, Social Media Giant Accused of Election Interference

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Meta Censors ‘Who Is Bobby Kennedy?’ Film, Social Media Giant Accused of Election Interference
Meta Censors ‘Who Is Bobby Kennedy?’ Film, Social Media Giant Accused of Election Interference

Meta Censors ‘Who Is Bobby Kennedy?’ Film, Social Media Giant Accused of Election Interference A PAC supporting Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released on Saturday a 30-minute biographical film about the life of RFK Jr., his environmental activism, and why he’s running for President. “Who Is Bobby Kennedy?”, narrated by Woody Harrelson, has…

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WHY ENGLAND SLEPT releases “House of Pizza”

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WHY ENGLAND SLEPT releases “House of Pizza”
WHY ENGLAND SLEPT releases “House of Pizza”

WHY ENGLAND SLEPT releases “House of Pizza” “House of Pizza,” an eclectic 12-song mix of post-rock, new age, jazz and prog, has been independently released by WHY ENGLAND SLEPT, a musical recording project led by Salem, MA singer-songwriter (and UIC alumnus/former Chicagoan) Don Hammontree. Hammontree, the guitarist, vocalist and chief songwriter for the local band…

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Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries

Posted on March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries
Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries

Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries By Ray Hanania My new syndicated column at www.Hanania.com or www.RayHanania.com has touched on a lot of topics this past week. I write four to six columns every week now, driven by what provokes my mind and I share them through…

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Artist Patrick Girondi lends support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Accessible Healthcare for Americans

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Artist Patrick Girondi lends support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Accessible Healthcare for Americans
Artist Patrick Girondi lends support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Accessible Healthcare for Americans

Artist Patrick Girondi lends support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Accessible Healthcare for Americans Patrick Girondi is CEO of San Rocco Therapeutics (SRT) met Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who is running for the Democratic Party nomination for U.S.A. President. They were brought together in an intimate strategy gathering by Skyhorse…

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