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

Posted on August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel
Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

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…

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WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Posted on June 19, 2021November 13, 2023 By Aaron Hanania
WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

WGN’s Paul Konrad offers deep look into his career on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Nine time Emmy Award winning weatherman Paul Konrad talks about his career from news reporting to meteorology, his colleagues, and why the combination of serious news reporting and a strong edge of humor has made WGN…

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Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters

Posted on August 9, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters
Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters

Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters By Ray Hanania We’re having some fun with politics in Chicagoland, the State of Illinois, the Nation and the Middle East. I hope you enjoy this satirical look at political events, issues and the antics of some of our elected officials. (Each comic might have a different…

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip lampoons Mayor Lightfoot

Posted on July 27, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Political Pundit Comic Strip lampoons Mayor Lightfoot
The Political Pundit Comic Strip lampoons Mayor Lightfoot

The Political Pundit Comic Strip lampoons Mayor Lightfoot You can view all of The Political Pundit Comic Strips here at Suburban Chicagoland by selecting Comic Strip from the drop down menu. Here is the latest The Political Pundit Comic Strip for July 27, 2020. The Political Pundit Comic Strip by Ray Hanania, 07-27-20 — Chicago…

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FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite
FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite

FX TV Series on funny vampires is a real entertainment bite If you are looking for a funny series to watch during the coronavirus pandemic, try FX’s series “What We Do in the Shadows,” a hilarious comedic look at vampire life in America through the eyes of four vampires from the 19th Century (or older)…

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Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

Posted on April 21, 2020April 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out
Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out

Three weeks of staying home because of COVID-19 and I am ready to break out Tensions between husbands and wives are hitting new highs. After being at home for the past three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, I can understand why frustrations are mounting. I’m ready to escape. Published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group:…

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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare
Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana & song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases an online children’s video called “Me and My Iguana” to give children enjoyment during this frightening coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The video is online at www.MeAndMyIguana.com Chicago, IL — At a time when children may…

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I feel better just whining about it all

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on I feel better just whining about it all
I feel better just whining about it all

I feel better just whining about it all A look at the increasing hassles of life for baby boomers as they move from technology to the grocery deli islands, handicapped parking spaces and cramped airline seats. Life isn’t easy so why shouldn’t we complain about it? By Ray Hanania I’m not sure why I am…

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Now that Voters have spoken, Democrats must hear the real message and fix themselves

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Big money doesn’t help to educate the public about candidates and their issues. The wealthy people pump millions into el...

Halloween for today’s kids just isn’t the same as it was for us

Halloween for today’s kids just isn’t the same as it was for us

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Today’s Halloween is an example of how the world has changed significantly, and the younger generations don’t even reali...

For Pritzker, money trumps the poor, the Middle Class, and even controversy

For Pritzker, money trumps the poor, the Middle Class, and even controversy

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Most candidates in MidTerm elections are not addressing the real issues facing voters

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