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72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow

Posted on April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow
72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow

72 years around the sun, an experience that continues to grow Journalist and columnist Ray Hanania looks back at 72 years and the ups and downs of life from school to journalism, politics, cancer, legionnaires’ disease, standup comedy, and music By Ray Hanania 72 years around the sun today .., thank you everyone for the…

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Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals

Posted on January 27, 2025May 1, 2025 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals
Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals

Opinion: Edgar County “Watchdogs” continue to exaggerate and mislead facts for political pals The so-called “newspaper” the “Edgar County Watchdogs” (Illinois Leaks) continue to publish misleading and distorted information pimping for their political pals and cronies to attack anyone they disagree with. The website can’t get their facts right, and they twist and distort FOIA…

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The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study
The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study

The UNLUCKIEST lottery numbers in America, revealed in new study The number 47 is drawn the least across all lotteries, with an average frequency of just 138 . The numbers 46 and 43 are second and third, respectively. The luckiest lottery number is 28, with a frequency of 201.4  New research has discovered the lottery numbers…

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New study reveals which are the most selected lottery numbers

Posted on February 23, 2024February 27, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New study reveals which are the most selected lottery numbers
New study reveals which are the most selected lottery numbers

New study reveals which are the most selected lottery numbers The lottery numbers most likely to win you millions  Number 10 is the luckiest, being picked 211 times on average  Number 65 has been picked the least, with an average frequency of just 25  Lottery numbers for the five most popular US lotteries were analyzed…

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

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers
International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

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…

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

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Des Plaines, Ill., Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source
Des Plaines, Ill., Families Find Solutions to Bullying From a Surprising Source

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…

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

Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause
Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause

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…

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Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope

Posted on February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope
Remaining Calm in an Angry World: How Some Cope

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…

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Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional
Chicago Faith leaders protest prison treatment at Stateville Correctional

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…

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

Posted on December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves triumph over Iowa Wild to lead in AHL Central Division
Chicago Wolves triumph over Iowa Wild to lead in AHL Central Division

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…

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

Posted on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story
Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story

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.

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Apple trails HP and Dell as the third most popular laptop brand in the U.S.
Apple trails HP and Dell as the third most popular laptop brand in the U.S.

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

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory
Defensemen drive Chicago Wolves to another victory

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…

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

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6
Chicago House soccer faces L.A. Force Sunday Nov. 6

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…

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Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

Posted on November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region
Comcast Increases Xfinity Internet Speeds in the Chicago Region

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

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights
Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights

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…

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

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements
Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements

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…

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Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife
Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife

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…

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