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Wolves win first game in hockey’s Western Conference Finals

Posted on May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves win first game in hockey’s Western Conference Finals
Wolves win first game in hockey’s Western Conference Finals

Wolves win first game in hockey’s Western Conference Finals Rookie center Cody Glass scored his second overtime winner of the playoffs to lift the Chicago Wolves to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Gulls in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday night at Allstate Arena. Glass’ winner came moments after he…

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IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober

Posted on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober
IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober

IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24 Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) are reminding boat operators to always drive sober and to wear life jackets – life-saving reminders heading into the state’s busiest boating season. Illinois will join in the observance of National Safe Boating…

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Applauding Game of Thrones for an exciting run

Posted on May 15, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Applauding Game of Thrones for an exciting run
Applauding Game of Thrones for an exciting run

Applauding Game of Thrones for an exciting run Forget all of the whiners and complainers. HBO’s Game of Thrones series which is ending this week after nine years and eight seasons, has been fantastic and thrilling. There have been a few disappointments, like the rush to end the series in only six final episodes rather…

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Game of Thrones is a “thrilling disappointment”

Posted on May 9, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Game of Thrones is a “thrilling disappointment”
Game of Thrones is a “thrilling disappointment”

Game of Thrones is a “thrilling disappointment” The Final Season of Game of Thrones is thrilling because fans like myself have invested more than 8 years into the series. It is a fantastic series, one of the best. But the ending is proving to be a huge disappointment as if the Game of Thrones writers…

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“Hate Night” TV will re-elect Trump

Posted on May 9, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Hate Night” TV will re-elect Trump
“Hate Night” TV will re-elect Trump

“Hate Night” TV will re-elect Trump I am sick and tired of listening to late night “talk show hosts” crusading against President Trump with stupid and sick jokes. The partisanship is disgusting and the viciousness of the attacks are even worse. Trump isn’t the best President but today’s crop of late night talk show hosts…

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Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs
Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs

Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs The Chicago Wolves seized a 2-0 series lead in the Central Division Finals with a 4-3 Game 2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Thursday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards Brooks Macek, Matt Weis and Tobias Lindberg and rookie defenseman Zach Whitecloud scored for Chicago (5-2) while forward…

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Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier
Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier

Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier Boasting over 36,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, this spectacular year-round rooftop destination will elevate the Chicago skyline to another level, offering locals a truly unique perspective of The Windy City and Lake Michigan   Prepare for brand new views of Chicago’s magnificent…

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Wolves seize Game 1 in Overtime over Iowa

Posted on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves seize Game 1 in Overtime over Iowa
Wolves seize Game 1 in Overtime over Iowa

The Wolves won the first game in the playoffs against the Iowa Wild, winning 3 to 2 on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the Allstate Arena. This year the Wolves have been fighting hard to take the lead in the American Hockey League.

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Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals

Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals
Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals

Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals The Central Division champion Chicago Wolves will meet the third-seeded Iowa Wild in the second round of the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs. The best-of-seven Central Division Finals begins Wednesday, May 1, at Allstate Arena. Head coach Rocky Thompson‘s Wolves, who dispatched the Grand Rapids Griffins during the…

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Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora

Posted on April 24, 2019April 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora

Amy Morton to open new restaurant in Aurora Chicago restauranteur Amy Morton will open a new upscale restaurant in downtown Aurora adjacent to the Paramount Theater The city of Aurora will soon have a new, fine dining restaurant to boast about, right next to Paramount Theatre in Aurora’s downtown theater district, just in time for…

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Steppenwolf Theatre to host Gala featuring Armie Hammer and James Franco

Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Steppenwolf Theatre to host Gala featuring Armie Hammer and James Franco
Steppenwolf Theatre to host Gala featuring Armie Hammer and James Franco

Steppenwolf Theatre to host Gala featuring Armie Hammer and James Franco Armie Hammer to Emcee Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2019 Gala Saturday, May 11, 2019. James Franco Guest Auctioneer at This Unforgettable Event Celebrating 43 Years of Extraordinary Theatre CHICAGO (April 16, 2019) – The acclaimed Steppenwolf ensemble and Board of Trustees host Gala 2019, an…

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Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions

Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions

Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions The Dock will operate food and beverage options at Bradford Beach Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Parks today announced a new food and beverage partnership at Bradford Beach this summer with CCH Management LLC (The Dock). Pending approval from the Milwaukee County…

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Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials

Posted on April 12, 2019April 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials
Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials

Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois…

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Stagg High School Receives National Recognition

Posted on April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg High School Receives National Recognition
Stagg High School Receives National Recognition

Stagg High School Receives National Recognition Stagg High School has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the SupportMusic…

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Kim Foxx should resign as States Attorney

Posted on April 5, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kim Foxx should resign as States Attorney
Kim Foxx should resign as States Attorney

Kim Foxx should resign as States Attorney Jussie Smollett’s despicable conduct exploiting racism and anti-Gay hate to further his sagging career and to profit financially doesn’t even come close to the more serious issue the controversy has raised involving the failure of the Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx to do her job to protect the…

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First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio

Posted on March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio
First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio

First-Place Wolves roll in San Antonio Chicago Wolves goaltender Oscar Dansk earned his second shutout of the campaign on Saturday night in a 5-0 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at AT&T Center. Forwards Tye McGinn, Keegan Kolesar, Matthew Weis and Tomas Hyka and rookie defenseman Nic Hague all scored for Chicago (39-19-5-3) while Dansk…

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Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion
Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion

Last Blockbuster Store & Last Blockbuster Mansion Time to say goodbye to all that was Blockbuster except the one last holdout store in Bend, Oregon – now relegated as an iconic classic with the closing of the last Australia store. Time to also say goodbye to the Fort Lauderdale mansion long enjoyed by Blockbuster’s co-founder…

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Larry David stole my life and put it on TV

Posted on March 17, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Larry David stole my life and put it on TV
Larry David stole my life and put it on TV

Larry David stole my life and put it on TV One of the funniest sitcoms on Television is HBO’s long-running, short episode-life “Curb Your Enthusiasm” starring Larry David, Richard Lewis, and Jeff Garland among a phenomenal cast of actors and actresses. The series helped me recover from Cancer. Yes, that’s how medicinally potent it is,…

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