Category: Government

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois which is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of Arab American and Muslim American business owners expanded and consolidated its board this week. The board consists of Trustees who have an equal voice in defining…

Business, Chicago, Cook County, Government, immigrant, News, Politics, Racism, Regional Midwest, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle, Religious Freedom under attack By Bill Lipinski Religious freedom is under attack in our Land of Liberty like never before, and unless we work very hard to keep our religious liberty, we are going to lose it. If we lose our religious liberty, it will make it that much more difficult…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, Religion

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners Almost 11,500 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes will automatically get back $25.4 million in refunds this month, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said Wednesday Sept. 29, 2021. Almost 4,000 refunds go to homeowners who are…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser was on September 25. Orland Township’s 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, attracted nearly 1,500 guests on September 25. With live entertainment, such as musician Erik Donner and professional reptile educators Crosstown Exotics, free food samples, the ever-so popular…

Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Health Clinic offers flu shots Saturday Oct. 2 Orland Township’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic is this Saturday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. to noon! No appointment necessary. As one of the Township’s more popular offers, this clinic does operate on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. It is asked that…

Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County Events focus on educating the public and raising awareness about the importance of oak trees. Did you know an oak tree can grow as tall as 148 feet or more, and that they provide myriad ecological benefits for both humans and nature?…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Attack crime, not Arabs, Mayor Lightfoot

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 Ray Hanania 4 Comments

Attack crime, not Arabs, Mayor Lightfoot Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent her inspector goons accompanied by members of her Police Department to shutdown Arab and Asian owned gas stations and grocery stores in some idiotic theory that closing 24 hour stores will help her reduce the gang problem. What Lightfoot needs to do is instead…

Blogger, Business, Chicago, Commentary, Crime, Government, Opinion, Police, Racism

How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a serial minority community abuser. That’s someone who hides behind their minority status and then proceeds to discriminate against other minorities. In this case, Lightfoot is discriminating against Arab Americans and some Asian Americans, closing their stores over frivolous code…