Category: Commentary

Anti-Drug Industry Media Firestorm: Unscientific, Dishonest, Dangerous

February 7, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Anti-Drug Industry Media Firestorm: Unscientific, Dishonest, Dangerous Guest columnists Sandip Shah and Helen Shao argue that drug companies are being unfairly criticized, that development of drugs costs far more than media claims. Drug research is expensive By Sandip Shah and Helen Shao Have drug companies been lying about their development costs to justify high prices?…

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Rejecting the Cloudy Logic of EPA Ozone Rules

February 7, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rejecting the Cloudy Logic of EPA Ozone Rules Businesses should not be strapped with over-burdensome Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations set by the Obama administration regarding ozone levels. Guest columnist Merrill Matthews argues that Ozone levels have dropped and restrictions should be eased. By Merrill Matthews The Environmental Protection Agency just missed a court-ordered deadline…

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Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better

February 5, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Super Bowl was fun, but could have been better I’ve been watching Super Bowl games since the very first one and I’d like to say they haven’t changed, but they have. The half-time show has become a major attraction but the music just isn’t up to par for the audience. And worse is the growing…

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Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes

February 3, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes Most people believe former Governor Rod Blagojevich is guilty of misconduct in office, but there are just as many who believe that the punishment was excessive and driven by the hatred that Illinois’ Democratic establishment had against him. Blagojevich was arrested in 2008, prosecuted and convicted. The judge,…

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Less booze at SoxFest 2018 than at CubsFest

January 31, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Less booze at SoxFest 2018 than at CubsFest We skipped the CubsFest this year because the Cubs went from Lovable Losers to difficult to speak with World Series ego maniacs. I hope they keep winning, cuz maybe they’ll start to get back to their lovable selves one day. In the meantime, we decided to go…

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Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world

January 22, 2018August 20, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world “Common sense perspective” returns to American TV late night comedy in Pat Tomasulo’s “Man of the People” on Saturday nights at 10 pm on WGN TV. Tomasulo is the only host on TV offering original comedy that isn’t driven by the…

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Tomasulo’s Man of the People offers refreshing chuckles in mad, mad, mad, mad world.

January 22, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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Stoking the fears of nuclear war

January 18, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stoking the fears of nuclear war Residents of Hawaii woke up one morning last week to an alarming text message and emergency broadcast alerts warning of an impending ballistic missile attack and emphasizing “This is not a drill.” Many Hawaiian residents believed it might be the end of life and that nuclear holocaust was impending….

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Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most Gov. Bruce Rauner launched a new series of ads attacking J.B. Pritzker, associating Pritzker with disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich. But the ads are premature and come during the March 20 Democratic Primary rather than in the November General Election campaign. It suggests that Rauner fears Pritzker…

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Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most

January 18, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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Movie Review: “The Post” when newspapers had more respect

January 12, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Movie Review: “The Post” when newspapers had more respect The new movie “The Post” is a powerful film that takes Americans back to 1971 when journalism was a profession dominated mostly by principle. Truth outweighed political partisanship. But in watching the movie this week, it only made me sad. Because it reminded me how badly…

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Double dipping tipping is getting out of hand

January 9, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Double dipping tipping is getting out of hand Service industry businesses like restaurants, limousines, hotels and cruise lines are getting into the habit of imposing a 20 percent “tip” for services rendered to customers. But they are still asking for an additional “tip” when the bill arrives. A “tip” is supposed to reflect a customers…

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Holidays today are not like holidays of the past

January 3, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Holidays today are not like holidays of the past It was so much better in the “old days.” Movie theaters were more enjoyable and traveling on airlines and even cruises were simpler. We knew what we were getting upfront for the single cost we paid. Today, traveling is a gamble, and going to the movie…

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Finding the best Sunday Brunch restaurants

December 24, 2017December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Finding the best Sunday Brunch restaurants It seems like the Sunday Brunch has gone out of style or something. A lot of the great restaurants that once offered wide variety brunch menus seem to have disappeared. But if you look hard enough, there are a few worth the effort on a late Sunday morning By…

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Merry Christmas, and clean up that garbage mess!

December 22, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Merry Christmas, and clean up that garbage mess! I live my life by certain principles and conduct and I think that everyone should respect some basic commonsense and acts of respect in our society. These are mine. By Ray Hanania I live my life by certain concepts. Don’t move next door to an airport and…

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DeYoung rocks Star Plaza

December 20, 2017December 22, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

DeYoung rocks Star Plaza Former Styx frontman sounds good as ever By Steve Metsch It’s been 40 years since Styx released its “The Grand Illusion” album, but you couldn’t tell that by listening to Dennis DeYoung’s voice. DeYoung, the former frontman for the popular rock band from Chicago, played the entire album and a slew…

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Video Interview with veteran journalist Bruce DuMont

December 12, 2017September 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video Interview with veteran journalist Bruce DuMont By Aaron Hanania Bruce DuMont was hooked by broadcast journalism when he was just 10 years old. His uncle Allen B. DuMont founded the DuMont Television Network and in 1968 became a producer for WGN 720 AM Radio. DuMont quickly rose to become a well known TV and radio…

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Severe limitations on Blue Tooth usage

December 10, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Severe limitations on Blue Tooth usage The computer industry is driven by greed rather than by a conscience of serving consumers the best quality products. Shortcomings are reflected in computer design, Blue Tooth ease of use, and even in the release of new iPhones. The old iPhones are being abandoned and users are experiencing delays,…

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