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Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

Posted on November 18, 2017March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall
Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall Aaron411u.com caught this on tape tonight as I was driving … Orland Police nab a suspect fleeing the Orland Park Mall today, at the circle drive on the north side of the mall Click here to view the video or use the widget below: The…

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Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party

Posted on November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party
Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party

Tulsi Gabbard video argues DNC rigged presidential primary, damaged Party Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released a video last night again calling for major reform to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in response to an account written by Donna Brazile, the interim DNC chair who stepped in after Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was removed. Brazile’s account describes a rigged Democratic presidential nomination process. Earlier in the…

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DNAInfo.com shuts its doors this week

Posted on November 3, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DNAInfo.com shuts its doors this week

DNAInfo.com shuts its doors this week Community news organizations including those online must do better job of fairly reporting the the news than the biased and racist major mainstream news media. Chicagoland journalism is plagued by bias and racism in the news media and its not an easy thing to fix. The demise of DNAInfo.com…

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Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs

Posted on October 23, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs
Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs

Biding time while waiting for my favorite TV programs The latest trend as cable TV programs rise in popularity and quality is that their seasons are shortened to only a few episodes. For those of us used to 25 to 30 episode seasons, it’s disappointing that we’re seeing fewer episodes for originally programming on HBO,…

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Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying

Posted on October 18, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying
Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying

Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying The vicious attack by Mike Carrigan, the president of the Illinois AFL-CIO, is a disgraceful example of bullying that demands that the union take some swift action. Carrigan should apologize. The political cheap shot is uncalled for, and it disgraces all of the proud union members who have…

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Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Posted on October 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony
Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony

Kayrouz keynotes welcome speech for new U.S. citizens at Federal Immigration Ceremony Prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz told new U.S. citizens during a federal government swearing-in service held Friday morning in the City of Westland that American citizenship is an important key that can unlock their family dreams. The new citizens received their citizenship oath from…

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Gonzalez Pitches Chicago Heights’ Manufacturing Future to Students

Posted on October 16, 2017October 17, 2017 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Gonzalez Pitches Chicago Heights’ Manufacturing Future to Students
Gonzalez Pitches Chicago Heights’ Manufacturing Future to Students

Gonzalez Pitches Chicago Heights’ Manufacturing Future to Students Mayor says manufacturing is a priority for Chicago Heights because it is the economic engine that will propel growth and economic stability in the city. The average hourly manufacturing wage in Illinois is $30.92, according to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. By David Ormsby (Chicago Heights, IL) – While…

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Cable and subscription TV are cheating the consumer

Posted on October 15, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cable and subscription TV are cheating the consumer
Cable and subscription TV are cheating the consumer

Cable and subscription TV are cheating the consumer We pay a lot for subscriptions to Hulu, Netflix and cable TV providers like Xfinity and DirecTV, so why can’t we get what we were promised? Access to great  basic programming and a commercial free experience? By Ray Hanania One of the appeals of subscription television is…

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The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review

Posted on October 14, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review
The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review

The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review There are a lot of great restaurants in the Chicagoland suburbs, but one of my favorites for steaks is The Primal Cut Steakhouse in Tinley Park. The steaks are always cooked perfectly and they are tasty. This is a must-visit place for steak lovers in Chicagoland’s suburbs By Ray…

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Hurricane aftermath worsened by political selfishness

Posted on October 6, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurricane aftermath worsened by political selfishness
Hurricane aftermath worsened by political selfishness

Hurricane aftermath worsened by political selfishness The damage caused by a series of Hurricanes from Harvey to Maria to Mediterranean countries, several U.S. States, and two American territories, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island, is bad enough without some do-nothing political opportunist like Congressman Luis Gutierrez trying to exploit it for his personal political benefit…

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The disgraceful conduct of American athletes

Posted on September 27, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The disgraceful conduct of American athletes
The disgraceful conduct of American athletes

The disgraceful conduct of American athletes I don’t believe athletes who refuse to stand during the National Anthem are refusing on moral grounds. They’re selfish, unpatriotic. #NFLSOB Everyone should stand during the Pledge of Allegiance and for the National Anthem. And if they want to protest, do it someplace else. But most American athletes are…

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Cook County Beverage Tax Repeal Vote set for October 10

Posted on September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Beverage Tax Repeal Vote set for October 10
Cook County Beverage Tax Repeal Vote set for October 10

Cook County Beverage Tax Repeal Vote set for October 10 A meeting of the Cook County Board’s Finance Committee has been called for Tuesday, October 10 at 10:00am to take up the ordinance to repeal the Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax.  At the request of Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, the lead sponsor of the…

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Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

Posted on September 16, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor
Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now…

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Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims

Posted on September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims
Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims

Video: Orland Fire commemorates 9/11 victims The Orland Fire Protection District held a Memorial Service Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 to commemorate and remember first responders and Americans who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks 16 years ago. The service was held at the OFPD’s Firefighter Memorial at its headquarters in Orland Park, 9790 West…

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National Magazine names Ziyad Tahini “Best” Tasting

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on National Magazine names Ziyad Tahini “Best” Tasting
National Magazine names Ziyad Tahini “Best” Tasting

National Magazine names Ziyad Tahini “Best” Tasting Cook’s Illustrated crowns the Mediterranean food company’s Tahini as their favorite among leading brands. Cooks Illustrated, the iconic magazine that investigates how and why recipes work, named Ziyad brand All Natural Tahini as the best tasting sesame seed paste on the market. The recognition is the result of…

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Painful to watch news reports on flooding

Posted on September 3, 2017January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Painful to watch news reports on flooding
Painful to watch news reports on flooding

Painful to watch news reports on flooding The reports of the massive flooding in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey are depressing and remind me of floods that slammed Illinois in 1996. Flooding is so much more damaging to regional populations and governments are not equipped to handle it. By Ray Hanania Flooding isn’t like a…

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Western Digital hard drives are so unreliable

Posted on August 31, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Western Digital hard drives are so unreliable
Western Digital hard drives are so unreliable

Western Digital hard drives are so unreliable Western Digital has been making flawed hard drives for years. They promise much but deliver very little. Worse is that they are unreliable and easily crash, after giving you a difficult time to use By Ray Hanania Maybe it’s the hope that possibly someone at Western Digital will…

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Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab

Posted on August 29, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab
Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab

Rauner protects suburban schools against Chicago fund grab Gov. Bruce Rauner won his battle against the bloated and failed Chicago public schools forcing the legislature to significantly cut-back additional funding to bailout Chicago and redistribute those monies to needy suburban and state school systems that had been ignored. The plan also allows a 75 percent…

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