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How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?

Posted on May 26, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?
How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?

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How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption? Postmates is offering free hamburgers to celebrate National Hamburger Day for downloading their App and ordering on Memorial Day. But you can still make your own burgers and change this dismal ranking. What’s your favorite topping? And which fast food hamburger chain is ranked best in America? By…

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Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees

Posted on May 23, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees

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Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees Evoy elected to second term as Orland Fire Protection District Board President; former OFPD Commissioner Craig Schmidt elected to first term as OFPD Trustee Christopher Evoy was elected to a second term as President of the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday night…

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Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter

Posted on May 23, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter

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Technology: Don’t get fooled by Magzter Magzter sent me a pitch that seemed great: For $49 a year, I could get access to thousands of magazines and articles and share those articles and magazines with up to four total family members. I had subscribed to several magazines from Magzter in the past but this sounded…

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Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents

Posted on May 18, 2017August 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents
Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents

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Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents Alexander Hamilton and Abraham Lincoln History Come to Life in Exceptional Showing of Rare Documents & Original Letters.  Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill, May 18-21, 2017 The Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show at the historic Merchandise Mart will offer an…

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“Heavy Dirty Soul” Drum Cover, Twenty One Pilots

Posted on May 16, 2017September 25, 2018 By Aaron Hanania No Comments on “Heavy Dirty Soul” Drum Cover, Twenty One Pilots
“Heavy Dirty Soul” Drum Cover, Twenty One Pilots

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“Heavy Dirty Soul” Drum Cover, Twenty One Pilots By Aaron Hanania Today I play “Heavy Dirty Soul” by the Twenty One Pilots!  I set my drums up outside of the house to change things up a little bit and give us a different backdrop for the video. This was a really fun song to play and…

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Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

Posted on May 15, 2017May 31, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?
Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends?

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Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends? Is The Anti-Gluten Frenzy About To Be Countered By A Pro-Wheat Comeback? Food trends changing? Americans at one time lived their lives utterly unconcerned about the gluten in their diets. But an anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry….

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Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18

Posted on May 15, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18
Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18

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  Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18 THE NATION’S LARGEST FEMALE COMEDY FESTIVAL THE CHICAGO WOMEN’S FUNNY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY LINEUP It’s that time of the year again: 400 funny women from over 95 groups unite under one roof for the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival June 15-18 Comedy Festival featuring women comedians set. Stage 773 Director…

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Orland Police showcase safety initiatives

Posted on May 15, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Police showcase safety initiatives
Orland Police showcase safety initiatives

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Orland Police showcase safety initiatives Two Safety Initiatives Highlight Orland Park Police Department May Calendar The Orland Park Police Department is observing two public safety initiatives during the month of May. “Cop On A Bus” has patrol officers riding school buses to watch for vehicles passing school buses when the stop arms are out and…

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OYA/Warriors Tournament raises $1,000 for Veterans

Posted on May 14, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on OYA/Warriors Tournament raises $1,000 for Veterans

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OYA/Warriors Tournament raises $1,000 for Veterans OYA Inaugural Weekend Warriors’ 10U Rumble Tournament. Presented by DEKAYO Mechanical to support Wounded Warriors, Veterans. Closing Ceremony held Sunday May 7, 1:30 pm, Field 1 near the Orland Pool Orland Park-The Orland Youth Association (OYA) and the Orland Park Warriors’ hosted its Inaugural Weekend Warriors’ 10U Rumble Tournament from May 3rd…

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Tornadoes Hit Illinois 50 Years ago, Belvidere and Oak Lawn

Posted on March 5, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tornadoes Hit Illinois 50 Years ago, Belvidere and Oak Lawn

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1967 was a tragic year in Illinois: Tornadoes Hit Illinois 50 Years ago, Belvidere and Oak Lawn Published in the SW Newspaper Group Feb. 9, 2017 By Ray Hanania This year is the Golden Anniversary of one of the most tragic years in the lives of many Baby Boomers who still remember that far back…

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Finding a new place to lose weight & hang my iPod

Posted on April 3, 2016November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Finding a new place to lose weight & hang my iPod

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I finally found a great place to work out, at Charter Fitness. I’ve bounced around a few health clubs but Charter fitness so far is the best. And I think seniors in Southwest Suburban Chicago should give it a closer look. It’s also the least expensive of all the clubs By Ray Hanania I think…

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Former Sandburg student authors children’s book

Posted on June 8, 2015September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Sandburg student authors children’s book

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Sandburg High school graduate Ashley Pickens authors a new illustrated children’s book inspired by her late father who pushed her to enjoy art as a young child. The new book, Waddle with Scuttle or Swim with Kim, will be featured at a book party Friday June 12 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Barraco’s in Mt. Greenwood….

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Remembering Summit Mayor Joe Strzelczyk

Posted on May 22, 2015September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Remembering Summit Mayor Joe Strzelczyk

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Summit Illinois Mayor Joseph Strzelczyk died Sunday, May 17, a few days before he would have celebrated his 76th birthday. Strzelczyk was a people’s mayor, kind, generous and caring. Despite his small handful of relentless critics who falsely claimed he was absent during his recent battle with cancer, Strzelczyk worked hard for the citizens of…

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Have a Halal of a time at Pete’s Market, and meet women too

Posted on May 13, 2015November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Have a Halal of a time at Pete’s Market, and meet women too

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Pete’s Fresh Market opened a new store in Bridgeview recently that offers the widest range of fresh deli salads and buffets, the largest I have ever seen. And I love grocery stores. By Ray Hanania I love food, especially from the Middle East. That’s one reason why I spend so much time meandering around grocery stores…

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Chicagoland stores battle for growing Middle Eastern market

Posted on May 13, 2015November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland stores battle for growing Middle Eastern market

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This week, another major grocery retailer entered the battle for the growing Middle Eastern food market in Chicagoland offering a wide range of Arab food products. The past half century has seen Arab food migrate from the shelves of small ethnic neighborhood food stores to the premium shelves of the largest national chains. Chicagoland has been no exception, just…

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Floods Bring Tragedy Beyond Any Tragedies

Posted on July 27, 2011November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Floods Bring Tragedy Beyond Any Tragedies

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Floods Bring Tragedy Beyond Any Tragedies
By RAY HANANIA — Southwest News-Herald — Fires usually destroy a home. Floods ravage entire neighborhoods and destroy far more lives. This past week we witnessed a series of floods that hit communities from Orland Park to Des Plaines. The floods had much to do with the heavy, record rains — nine inches in July alone, a new record, they said.

Who’s responsible for floods? It’s the question everyone asks because most people do not protect themselves against flooding. One reason is that once a region floods, it floods repeatedly. So you can purchase flood insurance, but then that quickly increases to unreachable insurance premium costs.

Is there an answer to the flooding?

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