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

Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC
Chicago House AC’s Goal-Scoring Streak Comes To An End In The Final Road Match At Chattanooga FC

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

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region
Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

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

Posted on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31
Goodman Theater hosts 44th annual A Christmas Carol Nov. 20 – Dec. 31

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

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

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

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win
Potluralski’s Hat Trick treats Chicago Wolves to 5th straight win

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

Posted on October 31, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations
One of the Arab Community’s most effective organizations

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

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win
Chicago Wolves Rally to take forth straight win

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

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District
Congresswoman Marie Newman announces intent to seek re-election in new 6th District

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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Missing boy found by dad hundreds of miles from home

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Missing boy found by dad hundreds of miles from home
Missing boy found by dad hundreds of miles from home

Missing boy found by dad hundreds of miles from home A desperate dad was in a panic because he didn’t know where his son was. Dad was terrified that he would never see his son again. He said he was told that the boy’s mother had absconded with his son,  whisked him out of Illinois,…

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Pappas to share government transparency at Tax Conference in Dominican Republic

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas to share government transparency at Tax Conference in Dominican Republic
Pappas to share government transparency at Tax Conference in Dominican Republic

Pappas to share government transparency at Tax Conference in Dominican Republic Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to share government transparency and social equity initiatives at real estate and tax conference in the Dominican Republic  Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will discuss how advancements in the Treasurer’s Office have increased transparency and efficiency while promoting social…

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Chicago Wolves earn third win in a row

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves earn third win in a row
Chicago Wolves earn third win in a row

Chicago Wolves earn third win in a row Makiniemi stops 25 shots while Chicago natives Gust and Drury score Rookie goaltender Eetu Makiniemi stopped 25 shots for his first North American shutout as the Chicago Wolves earned a 3-0 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena. Forwards C.J. Smith, David…

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Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights
Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights

Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving will be on the radio with Darryl Dennard this weekend Saturday and Sunday Oct. 30 and 31, 2021 on three radio stations. Leving, advocate of Fathers Rights, will be discussing fatherhood and his successes in bringing about legislative reforms. Leving co-authored…

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Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down

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Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down

Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down Failed Democrats like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx are not only dragging Cook County down the tubes but they are also dragging the state down with it. Failure of officials like Gov. J.B. Pritzker to speak out…

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Baumgartner, Aucoin selected for AHL Hall of Fame

Posted on October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Baumgartner, Aucoin selected for AHL Hall of Fame
Baumgartner, Aucoin selected for AHL Hall of Fame

Baumgartner, Aucoin selected for AHL Hall of Fame Former Wolves Nolan Baumgartner, Keith Aucoin earned league’s highest honor The American Hockey League announced Tuesday the four people who have been selected for induction into the AHL’s Hall of Fame as the Class of 2022. Former Wolves defenseman Nolan Baumgartner, who captained the 2012 Midwest Division…

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Chicago Wolves beat Milwaukee again

Posted on October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves beat Milwaukee again
Chicago Wolves beat Milwaukee again

Chicago Wolves beat Milwaukee again Chicago rolls to 6-0 lead to knock off Admirals for second night in a row The Chicago Wolves reeled off three goals in a 93-second stretch during the first period to set the tone for a 6-1 triumph over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards David Gust,…

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Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee

Posted on October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee
Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee

Makiniemi, Chicago Wolves stymie Milwaukee Rookie goaltender rejects 41 shots in North American debut In his North American debut, 22-year-old Finland native Eetu Makiniemi stopped 41 shots to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at Panther Arena. Forwards David Cotton and C.J. Smith and defenseman Jalen Chatfield…

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Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By Guest Columnist No Comments on Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation
Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation

Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation Children in divorce are at risk in vaccine litigation. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving discusses why its an important issue that must be addressed. Leving’s website is www.DadsRights.com. By Jeffery M. Leving I appreciate the feeling of powerlessness expressed by parents, especially divorced and separated fathers who want…

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Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy
Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy Cristina Nonato, a candidate for the post of Water Reclamation District trustee in the Nov. 2, 2021 election is touting her wide-ranging ties to Democratic Party leaders. Nonatohas worked for the Circuit Court of Cook County for 12 years. Working her way all the way up…

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