Category: Entertainment

Gov. Pritzker authorizes restaurants to operate open air seating beginning May 29

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gov. Pritzker authorizes restaurants to operate open-air seating beginning May 29 Restaurants and bars will be permitted beginning May 29 to provide open-air seating to customers as long as tables are at least six feet apart. The idea has been circulating among legislators who have been working to find ways to ease the burden that…

Business, Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Entertainment, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Park, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland, Travel

Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pritzker Announces New “All in Illinois” Kids Content Series Featuring Illinois Museums and Attractions Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the All In Illinois website will now offer a kid-friendly content series to connect children and families with educational resources from Illinois museums and attractions. The content series features videos and activities to inspire, educate…

Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Entertainment, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic

May 11, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Wolves 2019-20 Season cancelled because of Pandemic The American Hockey League announced Monday it has canceled the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and the Calder Cup Playoffs. This represents the first time in the AHL’s 84-year history a season has concluded without determining a champion. “After a lengthy review process, the American Hockey…

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FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite If you are looking for a funny series to watch during the coronavirus pandemic, try FX’s series “What We Do in the Shadows,” a hilarious comedic look at vampire life in America through the eyes of four vampires from the 19th Century (or older)…

Comedy, coronavirus, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, Humor, Movies, News, Television

New Novel: “Yellow:” Greed, Lies and Scandals of 1980s World Of Broadcast Television

April 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Novel: “Yellow:” Greed, Lies and Scandals of 1980s World Of Broadcast Television Author Jeanne Charters has authored a new book that pulls the covers off of the scandals, lies and greed of the mainstream broadcast journalism As one of the only women in the male-dominated industry of broadcast television for many years, Jeanne Charters…

Books & Films, Entertainment, Features, Media Bias, Releases, Television

Mineshaft, a song to calm concerns in the Coronavirus Pandemic wake

April 8, 2020November 13, 2023 Aaron Hanania 1 Comment

Mineshaft, a song to calm concerns in the Coronavirus Pandemic wake Student musician releases new song, “Mineshaft” to encourage calm during Pandemic (Watch a video interview with Aaron Hanania below) College freshman, writer and musician, Aaron Hanania, has composed a song to help ease concerns the public has over the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The music,…

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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana & song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases an online children’s video called “Me and My Iguana” to give children enjoyment during this frightening coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The video is online at www.MeAndMyIguana.com Chicago, IL — At a time when children may…

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Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…

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Replay Lincoln Park invites Shrek Fans to “Welcome to me Swamp” Pop-Up beginning March 13

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Replay Lincoln Park invites Shrek Fans to “Welcome to me Swamp” Pop-Up beginning March 13 “Oh, and it is LOVELY. You know, you’re really quite a decorator. It’s amazing what you’ve done with such a modest budget. I like that boulder. That is a NICE boulder.” – Donkey As Smash Mouth says: “somebody once told…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features

I feel better just whining about it all

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

I feel better just whining about it all A look at the increasing hassles of life for baby boomers as they move from technology to the grocery deli islands, handicapped parking spaces and cramped airline seats. Life isn’t easy so why shouldn’t we complain about it? By Ray Hanania I’m not sure why I am…

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Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce may be a name many people today don’t know but they should know him because his critical thinking is still very refreshing and relevant to today’s world. He was a satirist and standup comedian who got into trouble over the use of banned swear…

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NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall 2020 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown Set for Saturday, October 24 at Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium. The Northern Illinois University Huskies will take on the BYU Cougars at SeatGeek Stadium in the 2020 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown on Saturday, October 24, NIU Associate Vice-President and Director of Athletics Sean…

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Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers Culinary Expert, Amanda Puck, will be the Guest Speaker at a New Event called Quad Cities Restaurant Week to promote the many great restaurants in the Quad Cities area. The culinary celebration will be held Feb. 24 thru March 1 and showcase 40 Waud Cities eateries. Quad Cities…

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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

Books & Films, Comedy, Editors Pick, Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, Opinion, Police, Sports, Television

The growing problem of cable TV

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

The growing problem of cable TV Cable TV has lied to us and it is slowly strangling the American public, all for profit. We were told Cable Tv would be Ad Free. It’s not. We were told we would pay one fee for Cable TV and receive all of the programs. It’s not. The lies…

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Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible I really tried my best to watch the full 7 seasons of the Bravo Reality series Vanderpump Rules but it is so vicious and filled with backstabbing hatred that I just had to stop. The show that focuses on the lives of the employees who work at restaurants…

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Oscars most satisfying movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood”

January 13, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Oscars most satisfying movie, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” This movie by Quentin Tarantino is superbly therapeutic for Baby boomers who lived through the injustice and outrage of the Chalres Manson massacre of Sahron Tate and ther three friends in August 1969. The Manson crew survived after one of the most bvrutal massacres…

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