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Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 

Posted on August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 
Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 

Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention  Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is convening an Inaugural Violence Prevention Advisory Council in an effort to address the issue from every direction. The 5th District Commissioner says she sees the prevention of violence in our communities as the single most important issue facing Cook County…

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Fathers’ Rights: Innocent dad in jeopardy of arrest wins in court, keeping him out of jail and with his kids

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Fathers’ Rights: Innocent dad in jeopardy of arrest wins in court, keeping him out of jail and with his kids
Fathers’ Rights: Innocent dad in jeopardy of arrest wins in court, keeping him out of jail and with his kids

Fathers’ Rights: Innocent dad in jeopardy of arrest wins in court, keeping him out of jail and with his kids A desperate father, who is raising and supporting two children by himself, discovered recently that he was the subject of a “body attachment.” That’s a court order that means he could be picked up and…

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Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns

Posted on July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns
Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns

Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns By Ray Hanania Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez has always been on the cutting edge in the battle for truth. He was a courageous voice exposing the failings of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and remains one of a handful of aldermen who believe…

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Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy

Posted on June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy
Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy

Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy Egyptian immigrant Ahmed Ahmed continues to lead the field of Arab American standup comedy and big screen films as he tours the country performing at your favorite comedy venue. Ahmed is probably the first Arab American to make standup comedy and acting his career focus, and…

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Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?
Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?

Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America? By Ray Hanania America is in a mess. Americans don’t realize they are the frog in the pot of water that is slowly rising to a boil. By the time it happens, it will be too late. Former President Trump has some good…

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Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit
Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit

Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit The unit will focus on preventing violence and addressing conflict in Chicago via community Peacekeepers Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are launching a Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit (CPRU), a highly mobile team that…

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Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney

Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney
Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney

Children taken out of state returned to father by Dads’ Rights attorney A father whose three school-aged children were taken from him to a different state by the biological mother had them returned by court order, said Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving. The father has three children with his girlfriend, with whom he’s had…

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Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party
Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party SHAQUILLE O’NEAL AND DROPKICK MURPHYS TO PERFORM AT 2023 MLR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. Full day of fan-focused entertainment announced, featuring “Dawg Town Block Party,” concerts, and rugby events DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) and American Celtic band Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 MLR…

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Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent

Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent
Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent

Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent Public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 beginning at 6 PM Alds. Marty Quinn (13), Silvana Tabares (23) Ray Lopez (15) and Derrick Curtis (18) are encouraging residents to attend the upcoming forum hosted by the Community…

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Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say

Posted on May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say
Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say

Proposed Chicago School District map is a “gerrymandered disgrace” Chicago GOP officials say The Chicago Republican Party today decried the proposed map of the Chicago School Board Districts released by Illinois Senate Democrats, as well as the provision of the current bill establishing the new “temporarily hybrid” school board in Chicago.  “This map is a…

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Incarcerated dad wins court order banning mother from relocating daughter to Georgia

Posted on April 29, 2023April 30, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Incarcerated dad wins court order banning mother from relocating daughter to Georgia
Incarcerated dad wins court order banning mother from relocating daughter to Georgia

Incarcerated dad wins court order banning mother from relocating daughter to Georgia A father who’s in prison in Illinois has a 9-year-old daughter, whom he raised with the girl’s mother until he was locked up. He recently learned that his daughter’s mother planned to move, with the girl, to Georgia. This was jarring news to…

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Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium

Chicago Fire FC to Face St. Louis CITY SC in 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 at SeatGeek Stadium Chicago Fire FC will continue its 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup campaign against St. Louis CITY SC in the Round of 32 at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 9 at SeatGeek…

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Boy rescued from ‘toxic’ home, reunited with dad

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Boy rescued from ‘toxic’ home, reunited with dad
Boy rescued from ‘toxic’ home, reunited with dad

Boy rescued from ‘toxic’ home, reunited with dad Renowned matrimonial attorney Jeffery M. Leving and his legal team won a case that took extensive, persistent work, along with patience and strength from their client and his son. Leving will speak about this hard-fought victory on his weekly radio show, the Dads’ Rights Legal Hour, 9-10…

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Hastings advances measure to fight crime, track stolen vehicles 

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hastings advances measure to fight crime, track stolen vehicles 
Hastings advances measure to fight crime, track stolen vehicles 

Hastings advances measure to fight crime, track stolen vehicles  Illinois may soon have a law on the books to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings.  Hastings (D-Frankfort) advanced House Bill 2245, which requires Cook County to establish a vehicle theft hotline to facilitate the location of a…

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Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s 

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s 
Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s 

Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s Nine area Culver’s restaurant to participate in “Fallen Hero’s Share Day” fundraiser on April 25, 2023 to honor memories of three Police Officers and Firefighters killed in line of duty Nine area Culver’s restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to…

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Leving: Father wins case to raise his daughters

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving: Father wins case to raise his daughters
Leving: Father wins case to raise his daughters

Leving: Father wins case to raise his daughters The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. won a case for a father who was happily and successfully raising his two teenage daughters – until the girls’ mother reappeared and abruptly took the girls away. Jeffery Leving will talk about the case on his weekly radio…

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Help for fathers now available at Little Free Libraries

Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Help for fathers now available at Little Free Libraries
Help for fathers now available at Little Free Libraries

Help for fathers now available at Little Free Libraries Three books providing practical information and encouragement for single and divorced fathers are now turning up in Little Free Library locations around Chicago. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving, a trailblazer in helping fathers stay involved with their children after a divorce or breakup with the mother, is…

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New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over
New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over Years ago it was Leftists who used to complain about the Chicago Political Machine, asserting that it was impossible to get a fair shake because the Machine had resources to lobby and bully voters with exaggerations and lies. Today, that old Machine has been replaced by an…

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