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International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers Ukrainian schools devastated by Russia’s War need support and a plan to rebuild An international delegation of education officials, led by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Education International General Secretary David Edwards, traveled to Ukraine today for visits and meetings with…

Civil Rights, Crime, General Topics, Law, National, News, NewsWire, Politics, Racism, Ukraine

Des Plaines, Ill., Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Des Plaines, Ill., Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source Melchizedek and Susana’s son was in the fourth grade when a group of children from his school in Des Plaines, Illinois, began to verbally assault him every day. When the words turned into physical blows, the couple recognized that this was not a…

General Topics, Health, News, news release, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witnesses Resume Public Ministry Two Years After Going Virtual If you happen to be around Millennium Park soon, you may notice that a pre-pandemic fixture is back on the sidewalks: smiling faces standing next to colorful carts featuring a positive message and free…

General Topics, News, Religion

Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope By Marlon Day In late summer 2021, Tonya Bonslater, a Chicago mother of two, was headed home after enjoying a day at the park with her boys when a common courtesy became the catalyst for rage. While driving in a traffic circle, a tow truck…

Chicago, General Topics, news release, NewsWire

Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional Press conference: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 9am What: Faith and Community leaders prayer vigil and water caravan Where: Beginning at Trinity United Church of Christ (400 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60628) and ending at Stateville Correctional Center Maximum Security Prison (16830 IL-53, Crest Hill, IL…

Chicago, Crime, General Topics, Law, News, Police, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves triumph over Iowa Wild to lead in AHL Central Division

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves triumph over Iowa Wild to lead in AHL Central Division Chicago wins fifth in a row to extend lead in AHL’s Central Division Rookie goaltender Eetu Makiniemi stopped 23 shots as the Chicago Wolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 2-1 victory over the Iowa Wild Saturday night at Wells…

Chicago, Cook County, General Topics, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story Few newlyweds would choose to embark upon married life by relocating to a remote, Inuit (Inupiaq) village with no electricity or running water. But at the age of 23, new bride Deanne Burch and her husband, Ernest “Tiger” Burch, who was conducting research…

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Apple trails HP and Dell as the third most popular laptop brand in the U.S.

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Apple trails HP and Dell as the third most popular laptop brand in the U.S. Despite Apple’s laptops standing out from other brands based on factors like functionality, the company still trails other brands. The company trails other brands like HP, which continue to have a wider market reach. According to data presented by Finbold,…

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Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory Serikov, Lajoie and Chatfield score as Chicago erases early 2-0 deficit Defensemen scored three consecutive goals to rally the Chicago Wolves to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Blueliners Artyom Serikov, Max Lajoie and Jalen Chatfield and forward David Gust scored for…

Chicago, Entertainment, General Topics, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6 The House Open Up A Three-Game, Three-Week Home Slate In The Month Of November At SeatGeek Stadium On Saturday Chicago House AC returns home to SeatGeek Stadium in what will be the first of a final three-match homestand. First, up will be a rematch against the…

Chicago, Cook County, General Topics, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region Several million households to benefit from faster speeds to power their increasingly connected homes Comcast announced today that it has increased the speeds of its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers, providing an extra boost for several million customers across its Greater Chicago Region, which spans Central…

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Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving will be on the radio with Darryl Dennard this weekend Saturday and Sunday Oct. 30 and 31, 2021 on three radio stations. Leving, advocate of Fathers Rights, will be discussing fatherhood and his successes in bringing about legislative reforms. Leving co-authored…

Chicago, Cook County, General Topics, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Radio

Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements Nationally renowned matrimonial attorney Jeffery M. Leving has been fighting for fathers and “at risk” children for 40 years, accumulating many court victories. “All of the cases I have litigated are important,” Leving said. “They’re important to the dads and kids whose lives we’ve…

General Topics, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire, Radio

Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife FOX 32 TV News report by reporter Dane Placko details how a Cook County Judge revoked the parenting rights of a Chicago mother because she refused to get vaccinated. The FOX 32 TV News report from Placko has been re-reported by news stations and media across the country…

Cook County, coronavirus, General Topics, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A. Buying my first car as a kid was an exciting experience that every young person should have. That didn’t happen for my son, who purchased a KIA believing that he could help save the environment. Instead, the KIA has been giving him all kinds of problems,…

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Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel This week’s Wisecrackin’ virtual game show will feature special guest Arab News Newspaper reporter and standup comedian Ray Hanania and comic cast members Jamie Black, Sam Howard, Elise Jordan, Laureen Siciliano. The show launched in May 2020 is hosted by Chicagoland comedian Angie…

Chicago, Comedy, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, Humor, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Thousands turnout to honor oldest aerospace trailblazer Wally Funk in Grapevine, Texas Parade, Presentation and Ice Cream Social Commemorate Historic Tourism Space Flight. Wally Funk is the oldest person ever to rocket into space. Thousands lined up today to honor hometown hero Wally Funk during a parade down Historic Main Street and a presentation on…

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Vacation or vaccine, escaping the COVID pandemic

July 28, 2021August 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Vacation or vaccine, escaping the COVID pandemic Escaping the COVID pandemic by going on an overseas vacation is a luxury that very few get to enjoy. But doing so was risky and you could find yourself in a serious jam, forced to quarantine for up to 14-days in hotel-provided room that you can’t leave with…

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