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    Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter Dads' Rights
  • Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman
    Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn Chicago
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Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

Posted on June 11, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition Find links to the audio podcast and video podcast of The Ray Hanania Radio Show. Listen and watch every Wednesday at 8 AM on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit and on WDMV AM 700 Radio in Washington D.C, and watch on…

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Online forum hosted by Arab American Chamber of Commerce honors Tabares and Pappas

Posted on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Online forum hosted by Arab American Chamber of Commerce honors Tabares and Pappas

Online forum hosted by Arab American Chamber of Commerce honors Tabares and Pappas #AmericanArabChamberofCommerce forum May 27, 2021 with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas program to help Arab businesses; 23rd Ald Silvana Tabares, AACC Pres Hassan Nijem, House of #Hookah owner #RayidKhalil on saving 300 Arab American jobs. Click here to watch the video. The…

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Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks

Posted on May 26, 2021December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania
Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks

Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks With the COVID pandemic easing and more and more people getting vaccinations, it just felt GREAT to get out of the house and enjoy a meal at a great restaurant. And one of the best restaurants is Texas de Brazil in the Orland Park Mall. Although the Orland…

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Orland Township presents Scholarship awards

Posted on May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Orland Township presents Scholarship awards

Orland Township presents Scholarship awards The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation awarded 17 area students scholarships recognizing their academic excellence. The scholarship presentations were made by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and members of the Orland Township board which is recognized as one of the best and most efficient government agencies in the Orland Park region Orland…

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Fishing Column: May best month to enjoy fishing

Posted on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 By Guest Columnist
Fishing Column: May best month to enjoy fishing

Fishing Column: May best month to enjoy fishing May is the perfect time to go fishing writes fisherman and sportsman Kenneth Reaves in his new column. By Kenneth Reaves Many people, including myself, love the month of May for many reasons—it ushers the start of summer, the blooming of flowers, and it is the perfect…

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Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021

Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021 First live performance will be the performance “Kiny Boots” Nearly 14 months after dimming its lights, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced today it plans to welcome audiences back for live performances in August with Chicago’s first regional production of Kinky Boots. “It’s my great pleasure to say: We…

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Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory salute…

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Hundreds of Activities Part of New NerdFest 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Hundreds of Activities Part of New NerdFest 2021

Hundreds of Activities Part of New NerdFest 2021 With your ticket to NerdFest 2021, you’ll have access to hundreds of activities happening at this new festival on August 27-29 in the Quad Cities.  Celebrating and supporting all the different nerd, geek, and fandom cultures, NerdFest 2021 takes place in the Quad Cities (IL/IA) bi-state regional…

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“A Dangerous Freedom” confronts Everyman with dangers of murderous killers

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
“A Dangerous Freedom” confronts Everyman with dangers of murderous killers

“A Dangerous Freedom” confronts Everyman with dangers of murderous killers Average man, Dylan Reilly, stands up to vicious criminals in exciting and dramatic action-thriller A Dangerous Freedom, an action-packed thriller-novel by longtime journalist and author, John Ruane, is now available on Amazon.com, publisher Post Hill Press announced today. A Dangerous Freedom introduces Dylan Reilly, the…

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Families Invited to Add Veterans’ Names to Orland Park’s Memorial Wall

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Families Invited to Add Veterans’ Names to Orland Park’s Memorial Wall

Families Invited to Add Veterans’ Names to Orland Park’s Memorial Wall Those Wishing to Add Veteran’s Name to Orland Park Memorial Wall Must do so by May 1 The Village of Orland Park hosts ceremonies each Memorial Day and Veterans Day and invites area families to add their veterans’ names to the Village’s granite walls…

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‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania
‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents

‘Working for You’: Orland Township hosts third, largest, COVID-19 vaccination event for residents Monday, April 12 Event at Georgios Banquets Open to Township. Residents in Phase 1B and with Underlying Medical Conditions or Otherwise Eligible Under Phase 1C Building on the success of Orland Township’s two recent vaccination events for local seniors, Supervisor Paul O’Grady announced…

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Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs

Posted on March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs

Chicago Wolves thrash the Rockford IceHogs Cotton and Lajoie score in first 44 seconds to trigger rout David Cotton and Max Lajoie scored in the opening 44 seconds to set the tone for the Chicago Wolves’ 6-3 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Saturday night at the Wolves Training Facility. Cotton scored twice while Lajoie, Tanner…

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Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month

Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Tuesday saluted two leaders of the Arab American community in conjunction with the celebration this April of Arab American Heritage Month. Pappas presented Certificates of Excellence to Samir Khalil, a businessman and founder of the Arab American Democratic Club, and…

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Chicago Wolves power past Iowa Wild

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Chicago Wolves power past Iowa Wild

Chicago Wolves power past Iowa Wild The Chicago Wolves converted three of their four power-play chances to trigger a 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Forwards Dominik Bokk, Tanner Jeannot and Phil Tomasino and defensemen David Warsofsky, Max Lajoie and Josh Healey scored for the Wolves (10-2-0-1), who became the American Hockey League leader with 21 points. Rookie…

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Cleveland Monsters overtake Chicago Wolves

Posted on March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Cleveland Monsters overtake Chicago Wolves

Cleveland Monsters overtake Chicago Wolves Dominik Bokk records first North American goal to pace Wolves Matiss Kivlenieks rejected 42 shots to backstop the Cleveland Monsters to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves on Saturday afternoon at the Wolves Training Facility. Rookie forward Dominik Bokk scored his first professional goal in North America to register…

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Chicago Wolves win with strong lead over Iowa Wild

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves win with strong lead over Iowa Wild
Chicago Wolves win with strong lead over Iowa Wild

Chicago Wolves win with strong lead over Iowa Wild The Chicago Wolves scored four goals in the first eight minutes to trigger a 10-2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Saturday night at the Wolves Training Facility. The Wolves tied the franchise record for victory margin and reached double figures in goals for just the…

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Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak
Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak

Wolves beat Rockford IceHogs with 3-0 winning streak Tomasino and Pitlick tally twice apiece Nineteen-year-old Phil Tomasino produced his first two professional goals to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 5-2 victory over the Rockford IceHogs Tuesday afternoon at Triphahn Center. Center Rem Pitlick also scored twice and rookie center Seth Jarvis delivered his third goal…

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Chicago Wolves rally past Rockford IceHogs

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves rally past Rockford IceHogs
Chicago Wolves rally past Rockford IceHogs

Chicago Wolves rally past Rockford IceHogs Chicago breaks out to 2-0 start during AHL’s opening weekend Rookie center Seth Jarvis scored two goals set up by rookie Jamieson Rees as the Chicago Wolves erased an early deficit to claim a 5-4 road win over the Rockford IceHogs on Saturday afternoon. Center Rem Pitlick produced the…

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