Category: Chicago

Chicago Wolves defeat Rockford IceHogs at MetroCentre

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves defeat Rockford IceHogs at MetroCentre Poturalski, Noesen and Gelinas score early goals for Central Division leaders The Chicago Wolves produced three first-period goals and rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Friday night at the MetroCentre. Forwards Andrew Poturalski, Stefan Noesen and Maxim Letunov and defenseman Eric Gelinas scored for the…

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Winning for clients at Leving firm CLE

November 12, 2021November 13, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Winning for clients at Leving firm CLE The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via Zoom. The keynote speaker will be attorney…

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Duped dad prevails in court, won’t go to jail

November 12, 2021November 13, 2021 Guest Columnist No Comments

Duped dad prevails in court, won’t go to jail By Efar Veronique A desperate man was saddled by the court with an enormous child support payment and child support arrearage, that he couldn’t afford to pay, and for a child that was not even his. He was worried that he would lose his license, lose…

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Palestinian American standup comedy American style

November 8, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Palestinian American standup comedy American style Palestinian American standup comedian, author and columnist performs comedy for the anniversary of the Arab American News in Dearborn, Michigan in 2004. A humorous blast from the past video on YouTube. This sampler of Ray Hanania’s comedy touches a little on politics, on post Sept. 11 security concerns, Palestinian-Israeli…

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Bond set for Chicago man charged with Attempting to carjack a woman at gunpoint in Downers Grove

November 8, 2021November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Bond set for Chicago man charged with Attempting to carjack a woman at gunpoint in Downers Grove While the Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx does everything to avoid prosecuting gangbangers and criminals, DuPage County is doing everything to keep its law-abiding citizens safe. This is the latest press release from DuPage County State’s Attorney…

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Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory Serikov, Lajoie and Chatfield score as Chicago erases early 2-0 deficit Defensemen scored three consecutive goals to rally the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Blueliners Artyom Serikov, Max Lajoie and Jalen Chatfield and forward David Gust scored for…

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Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Five-Game winning streak ends Chatfield scores Chicago’s lone goal The Manitoba Moose recorded three first-period goals to set up a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored for the Wolves (5-2-0-0), who saw their five-game winning streak come to a close. “They scored on the…

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Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6 The House Open Up A Three-Game, Three-Week Home Slate In The Month Of November At SeatGeek Stadium On Saturday Chicago House AC returns home to SeatGeek Stadium in what will be the first of a final three-match homestand. First, up will be a rematch against the…

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Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More than $750,000 in refunds have been identified…

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Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Legal and law enforcement recover little girl for Dad By Efar Veronique A distraught dad was in despair because he didn’t know where his daughter was. He was horrified at the thought of never seeing his little girl again, and feared she would become a victim of abuse at the hands of the mother’s…

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Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC The House Is Unable To Convert On Multiple Chances As They Get Shut Out At Finley Stadium Chicago House AC (5-2-8, 17pts) was not able to extend their goal-scoring streak in their final road match at Chattanooga FC…

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Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region Several million households to benefit from faster speeds to power their increasingly connected homes Comcast announced today that it has increased the speeds of its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for several million customers across its Greater Chicago Region, which spans Central…

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Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 THE GOODMAN’S 44TH ANNUAL A CHRISTMAS CAROL RETURNS TO ITS DOWNTOWN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH A CAST OF 30 DIRECTED BY JESSICA THEBUS, NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 31. LARRY YANDO STARS AS EBENEZER SCROOGE FOR HIS 14TH YEAR AND FEATURING ALLEN GILMORE…

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served Serving Those Who Served is a week-long series of service projects centered around Illinois veterans and Veterans Day. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Serve Illinois today launched the 2021 Serving Those Who Served…

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Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win Poturalski, Smith post 5 points apiece and Noesen adds 3 giving the Chicago Wolves their 5th straight win defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins 6 to 3 Sunday Oct. 31, 2021 Captain Andrew Poturalski piled up three goals and two assists as the Chicago Wolves collected…

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One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations

October 31, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations Hassan Nijem of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has saved 22 Hookah lounges from being closed, helped to force Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop her racist closures and discriminatory targeting of Arab store owners, and now has helped Arab American collect property tax refunds of…

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Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win Poturalski, Smallman, Fitzgerald score in third as Chicago stays hot The Chicago Wolves scored three goals in a six-minute span of the third period to seize a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards Stefan Noesen, Andrew Poturalski and Spencer Smallman and…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District Illinois Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Friday Oct. 29, 2021 that she intends to run for re-election to Congress in the newly drawn 6th District, where her current constituents make up more than 40% of the population, representing a plurality of voters. “As someone…

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