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Meli Cafe and al Fresco dining

Posted on July 5, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Meli Cafe and al Fresco dining
Meli Cafe and al Fresco dining

Meli Cafe and al Fresco Dining Restaurant review: Enjoying the outdoors in the summer should be a goal, not just when you are out and about but when you are eating. There are a lot of great outdoor cafes and restaurants in Illinois and I’ll showcase many of them. This is Meli Cafe in the…

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Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts

Posted on June 29, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts
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Media plays fast and loose with healthcare facts It’s hard enough to understand America’s healthcare system without the mainstream news media abandoning a helpful role and instead using the issue to advance its own partisan political agendas. Healthcare is so important and yet the news media and both political parties are twisting facts to spin…

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It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police

Posted on June 26, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police
It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police

It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police The Village of Orland Park this year is distributing new vehicle stickers that salute the dedication and service of the nation’s Police. Police have come under attack because a few members have committed criminal, violent acts against civilians, unjustly killing suspects or asserting excessive violence in…

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Who is Rauner trying to fool?

Posted on June 15, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Who is Rauner trying to fool?
Who is Rauner trying to fool?

Who is Rauner trying to fool? Failed Gov. Bruce Rauner is doing his best to mislead Illinois residents while making poor choices that put the interests of criminals above the interests of hardworking taxpayers, families and youth. By Ray Hanania Last week, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner plagiarized a bill proposed by Democratic Cook County Sheriff…

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Buying a new car is so traumatic

Posted on June 1, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Buying a new car is so traumatic

Buying a new car is so traumatic Seven years is about the most you should expect to keep a car because cars are made to fall apart to help generate more profits for the automobile industry. They don’t make them to last any more. There’s just too much money at stake for the auto industry…

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Book: “Chicago is not Broke” offers good insights

Posted on May 29, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Book: “Chicago is not Broke” offers good insights
Book: “Chicago is not Broke” offers good insights

Book: “Chicago is not Broke” offers good insights CiviLab Publishes crowd-funded book: Chicago is not Broke — Funding the City we Deserve” Author Tom Tresser does 50 public forums across the city The CivicLab (www.civiclab.us) and the TIF Illumination Project (www.tifreports.com) has published a crowd-funded book. “Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve.”…

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Restaurant Review: bd’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville

Posted on May 27, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Restaurant Review: bd’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville

Restaurant Review: BD’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville Balancing meats, vegetables and spices in a small bowl like an Eiffel Tower is just one part of the fun at bd’s Mongolian Grill in Naperville. The restaurant has a great tasting selection of meats and vegetables and a fantastic menu to satisfy your hunger and enjoyment By Ray…

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New Middle East restaurant in Orland Park

Posted on May 26, 2017August 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Middle East restaurant in Orland Park

New Middle East restaurant in Orland Park Orland Park has added one more quality Middle East restaurant to its growing stable of great restaurants, Qasr al-Deyafah on 159th Street. The Mediterranean cuisine is among the region’s best. It’s the perfect place for Americans to experience the best Middle East foods By Ray Hanania I’m constantly on…

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Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

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