Category: Features

National Hellenic Museum opens exhibit on refugees

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

National Hellenic Museum opens exhibit on refugees The National Hellenic Museum announces newest exhibit — Lives Afloat: Representing the Greek Refugee Crisis, opening June 21, 2018. The Nation’s premier Hellenic Museum Portrays Recent History of Refugees in Greece Dedicated to collecting, preserving and portraying the legacy of Greek history and culture in America, the National Hellenic…

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Video: autographing copies of The King’s Pawn book

May 31, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video: autographing copies of The King’s Pawn book Aaron Hanania autographs copies of his new Science Fiction book, “The King’s Pawn,” for fans who purchased the copies online. Get your copy today and enjoy an unusual, unique Science Fiction story from a high school junior who wrote the entire 60,000 words and 194 pages only…

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Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Andrew HS Tweets salute to 3 former student veterans Victor J. Andrew High school in Tinley Park Tweeted out the following honor to recognize the military service and sacrifice of its former students. Click here to view. The salute to three former Andrew High school graduates is timed to salute the service and sacrifice of…

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Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers

May 8, 2018March 17, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers In a comparison of all 50 states and how they treat their police officers, Illinois ranked 7th best. Rankings weighed safety, benefits and salaries among a host of criteria, according to a study prepared by WalletHub With National Police Week kicking off on May 13, the…

Crime, Features, National, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire offers tips on avoiding mishaps while barbecuing Safe grilling is the topic May 24 at the Orland Fire Protection District’s monthly program “Coffee and Conversations” which addresses a wide range of topics involving family and personal safety. How to barbecue safely and avoid mishaps is the topic of this month’s “Coffee and Conversation” hosted…

Events, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois Holocaust Museum wins Architecture Award, named one of state’s 200 Great Places

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Holocaust Museum wins Architecture Award, named one of state’s 200 Great Places The Illinois Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center as one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places, in honor of the state’s Bicentennial in 2018. The announcement was made as part of National…

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Victim’s Mother Releases Memoir for Gun Violence Awareness Month

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Victim’s Mother Releases Memoir for Gun Violence Awareness Month A Better Place Finding Peace in the Face of Tragedy Last June, thousands of people across the country observed Gun Violence Awareness Monthby rallying together and wearing orange. As the epidemic of violence continues, the demand for gun safety and awareness is even higher this year. Since…

Books & Films, Crime, Features, News

Teenager uses iPhone 6 to write his first novel

May 5, 2018September 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Teenager uses iPhone 6 to write his first novel A 16 year old teenager from Chicago’s Southwest suburbs has published his first novel, “TheKing’s Pawn.” And Aaron Hanania explains he wrote the book only using his iPhone 6. Here’s the plot: A scientist creates a revolutionary experiment, The King’s Pawn, in which the participants are…

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New book released, “100 Things to do on Route 66 before You Die”

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

New book released, “100 Things to do on Route 66 before You Die” Local author Jim Hinckley published a new book “100 Things to do on Route 66 Before You Die.” The book offers a variety of exciting and entertaining springtime activities for the family and road-trippers Do you live along the Mother Road and…

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How did Netflix manage to ruin “Lost in Space?”

April 22, 2018November 30, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

How did Netflix manage to ruin “Lost in Space?” I grew up pining for science fiction on TV in an age when science fiction was both scary and exciting. One of the best TV series was “Lost in Space” which aired from 1965 until 1968, three seasons, projecting into a future called “1997.” In 1998,…

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The key to a good deli is a great corned beef sandwich

April 21, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

The key to a good deli is a great corned beef sandwich Always on the hunt for a great corned beef sandwich. It’s not easy when you live in Chicagoland’s Southwest Suburbs, but there are a few that come close. Nothing like the great corned beef sandwiches you can get at Manny’s in the south…

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Scaled-down works for “Weird Al”

April 7, 2018April 9, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Scaled-down works for “Weird Al” Legendary song parody artist shines in laid-back performance By Steve Metsch When you think of “Weird Al” Yankovic, you may think of amusing videos, wild costumes and clever, often hilarious, lyrics that are parodies of hit songs. On Friday night, in the first of two shows at the Vic Theatre…

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Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show

April 6, 2018September 8, 2024 Aaron Hanania No Comments

Magician Ricardo Rosenkranz has the right prescription for a magical show Physician Magician Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz has right prescription for magical entertainment, now playing at The Royal George Theater By Aaron Hanania The Rosenkranz Mysteries is a magic show hosted by Physician Magician, Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz. He is a physician who fell in love with…

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Roseanne revival brings back memories of great TV

April 6, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Roseanne revival brings back memories of great TV Television has always reflected the worst of our society, but in recent years it has gotten even worse especially int he area of politics. But the revival of a former TV sitcom, Roseanne, has returned us to the glory days of TV when comedy and humor in…

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I should have dropped Acid before watching Annihilation

February 24, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Should have dropped Acid before watching Annihilation Movie review: The movie theater was packed with people for the premiere of Annihilation, the Science Fiction story about an alien life form that slams into Earth and expands into what scientists call a “shimmer”. The movie not only had some great stars like Natalie Portman and Jennifer…

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Love Never Dies continues Phantom of the Opera tale

February 24, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Love Never Dies continues Phantom of the Opera tale The sequel to the phenomenal play The Phantom of the Opera, called appropriately, Love Never Dies, continues the thrilling tale of love on stage at the start of the 20th Century. Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago’s Loop, it’s well worth the time and…

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Adult entertainment growing with women, Pornhub says

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Adult entertainment growing with women, Pornhub says Pornhub announces new ‘Popular with Women’ category featuring Videos women most often watch and favorite. As the number of women enjoying Adult Content increases, leading Adult Entertainment Platform unveils specific category that automatically curates content growing specific interests Demographics Pornhub, the premiere online destination for adult entertainment, today announced the official launch of…

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State honors Bridgeview man twice

February 21, 2018September 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

State honors Bridgeview man twice Randy Carben gets awards from fire marshal’s office By Steve Metsch Bridgeview resident Randy Carben has been honored twice in the past year by the Illinois Fire Marshal’s office. Carben, 57, has lived in the village more than 30 years, and is a part-time police officer for Bridgeview, too. But…

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