Skip to content
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Email
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion on Chicago, Illinois and America

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Biography: Aaron Hanania
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • “MIdnight Flight” Online Book
      • Midnight Flight Book Overview
      • Midnight Flight Introduction
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 1
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 2
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 3
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 4
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 5
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 6
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 7
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 8
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 9
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 10
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 11
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 12
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 13
    • Villages, Cities & Towns
    • Federal Office Holders
    • County Officials
    • Legislators
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Radio, Podcast, Books
  • News Wire
  • Hanania on Tiktok
  • Archive 2004-2013
  • Toggle search form
  • Willie Wilson
    Chicago mayoral candidate Wilson challenges Giannoulias time spent away from Secretary of State duties Chicago
  • Father and daughter Leving Photo
    Leving Team Saved Falsely Accused Dad from Jail Dads' Rights
  • Political-Review graphic
    Chicago Public School budget challenges analyzed in Political-Review podcast hosted by Hanania and Calabrese Chicago
  • State Senator Michael Hastings introduces law to revive long dormant and degraded Tinley Park Mental Health Center into a Sports Park for the community. Photo courtesy of the State Senate President Don Harmon
    Hastings on Illinois advancing Alyssa’s Law: ‘School Safety Isn’t abstract — it’s personal’ Government
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it Cook County
  • About 800 members of the public packed a public hearing hosted by Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta for the Illinois American Water rate hike and the ICC board. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase  breaking news
  • Illinois State Fair 2026 graphic
    Illinois State Fair Announces Edge-of-Your-Seat Entertainment Lineup in The Arena Democrat
  • Lee Man-Hee Shincheonji Chairman. Photo courtesy of Shincheonji
    Religious rights scholars urge release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-Hee from South Korean pre-trial detention breaking news
  • Jeffery M. Leving photo
    Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home Dads' Rights
  • Bedford Park Mayor Brady addresses business golf outing, August 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of Bedford Park
    Mayor Brady welcomes attendees at Bedford Park Clearing-Industrial Association’s 2026 Annual Golf Outing Bedford Park
  • Il Rep Kelly Cassidy
    Efforts to distance himself from Harry Benton controversy not working for Speaker Welch Illinois Legislature
  • State Senator Michael E. Hastings championed a law that will protect Illinois homeowners from unfair rate hikes. Photo from, Mike Hastings
    Hastings landmark insurance reform signed into law Business
  • Northwestern Hospital, courtesy of Northwestern Hospital
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital Earns U.S. News Honor Roll Recognition for 15th Consecutive Year Health
  • Tinley Park police on Friday charged an Illinois State Police Trooper Douglass Lee, 54, of Tinley Park, with felony criminal sexual assault (victim unable to give knowing consent) in connection with an incident reported to have occurred during the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Tinley Park Police
    Illinois State Trooper charged with sexual assault Crime
  • Press Release, News Release, graphic
    Bedford Park urges residents to report property damage from recent storm, apply for SBA support Bedford Park

Category: Law

Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce

Posted on May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce
Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce

Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce By Laura Reichel The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on May 27th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in…

Read More “Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Appraising Real Estate in High Net Worth Divorce” »

  • Tweet
Arthur Kallow, Arthur S. Kallow, Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son

Posted on May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son
Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son

Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son By Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. secured a hard-fought and powerful court victory for a devoted father and his young son after the child’s mother was reported to have repeatedly failed to pay her court ordered child support and her share of…

Read More “Leving Legal Team Wins for Father and Son” »

  • Tweet
Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction
Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction

Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction By Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. secured a powerful victory for a Chicago father and his young son—bringing a little boy home after he was reported to have been taken and hidden from his dad hundreds of miles away in Tennessee….

Read More “Leving Team Reunited Dad and Son After Cross-State Abduction” »

  • Tweet
Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Illegal Alien Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Feloniously Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Arrest

Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illegal Alien Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Feloniously Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Arrest
Illegal Alien Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Feloniously Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Arrest

Illegal Alien Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Feloniously Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Arrest CHICAGO — An illegal alien residing in Aurora, Ill., has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for feloniously assaulting law enforcement officers during the execution of an arrest warrant. The assaults occurred on the afternoon of…

Read More “Illegal Alien Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Feloniously Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Arrest” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Federal, immigrant, Law, News, NewsWire, Police

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago

Posted on May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago
United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today assembled the highest law enforcement leadership from the entire federal apparatus in the Chicagoland region for a historic, first-of-its-kind summit to discuss collaborative efforts to oversee important federal enforcement…

Read More “United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Hosts First-of-Its-Kind All Fed-Head Summit in Chicago” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI

Posted on May 7, 2026May 8, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI
Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI

Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI Political consultants and writers Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania discuss the shocking decision by a former judge this week to reject DUI charges against outgoing Board of Review 2nd District Commissioner Samantah Steele on the “Ray Hanania on Politics”…

Read More “Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Law, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Podcast, Police, Politics, rayhanania

Leving Team Gained Victory for Dad and Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Gained Victory for Dad and Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father
Leving Team Gained Victory for Dad and Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

Leving Team Gained Victory for Dad and Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father By Laura Reichel A devoted father was reunited with his daughter just in time to celebrate her twelfth birthday together. Dad had been embroiled in a bitter and complicated divorce which the Leving legal team ultimately…

Read More “Leving Team Gained Victory for Dad and Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father” »

  • Tweet
Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire

Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts
Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts

Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is expanding legal assistance for Illinois drivers charged with driving under the influence (DUI) with a new measure that will allow public defenders to represent DUI clients in both criminal cases and civil hearings. “If a driver charged…

Read More “Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Illinois Legislature, Law, News, NewsWire, Police

Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits
Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits

Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits The Deputy District Director to an Illinois United States congressman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $31,000 in unemployment insurance benefits during the Covid pandemic.  Under the leadership of U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and…

Read More “Deputy District Director to United States Congressman Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-Relief Benefits” »

  • Tweet
coronavirus, Crime, Federal, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls

Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls By Laura Reichel Every child deserves stability, security, and the financial support necessary to grow and thrive. Yet too often, that foundation is threatened. In this case, two young girls were at risk of being denied the support they deserved and needed until the Leving…

Read More “Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls” »

  • Tweet
Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce
Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce

Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce By Laura Reichel The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive…

Read More “Leving Matrimonial Law Firm Seminar: Mental Health Experts and Client Communication Strategies in Divorce” »

  • Tweet
Arthur Kallow, Arthur S. Kallow, Dads' Rights, Events, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate

Posted on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate
Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate

Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on his missing persons investigation work ─ passing legislation in the Senate that would accelerate the timeline for critical forensic data being added to state and national databases. “Law enforcement often starts, and sometimes stops, with criminal databases like CODIS for…

Read More “Hastings’ missing persons identification measure passes Senate” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Illinois Legislature, Law, Michael Hastings, News, Police, Senator Michael Hastings

Hastings supports updating online harassment law

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings supports updating online harassment law
Hastings supports updating online harassment law

Hastings supports updating online harassment law In Illinois, law enforcement officers and prosecutors who charge suspects accused of harassment need updates to the law to reflect today’s use of technology. State Senator Michael E. Hastings is supporting legislation to reflect the realities of how offenses are being committed in the present day. “The world is…

Read More “Hastings supports updating online harassment law” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Illinois Legislature, Law, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Politics, Technology

Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son

Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son By Laura Reichel A devoted dad was horrified to discover that his ex had filed a Petition for an Order of Protection against him – seeking to cut him out of his son’s life. She accused him of stalking her, physically abusing her and so much more. The…

Read More “Leving Team Saved Dad’s Relationship with Son” »

  • Tweet
Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Leving Court Victory Restored Dad in His Children’s Lives

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Court Victory Restored Dad in His Children’s Lives

Leving Court Victory Restored Dad in His Children’s Lives By Laura Reichel Every child deserves the love, safety, and stability that comes from having an involved father. Unfortunately for one devoted dad, he had been denied parenting time with his daughters and feared losing the bond he cherished most.  Terrified that he would lose his…

Read More “Leving Court Victory Restored Dad in His Children’s Lives” »

  • Tweet
Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Radio

Illegal Alien Facing State Murder Charge Now Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illegal Alien Facing State Murder Charge Now Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago
Illegal Alien Facing State Murder Charge Now Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago

Illegal Alien Facing State Murder Charge Now Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago CHICAGO — An illegal alien unlawfully residing in the United States, who is charged in state court with murdering an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was charged today in federal court with illegally possessing a firearm in Chicago. JOSE…

Read More “Illegal Alien Facing State Murder Charge Now Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Firearm in Chicago” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Federal, immigrant, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profits Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Schemes

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profits Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Schemes
Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profits Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Schemes

Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profits Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Schemes CHICAGO — A former executive of Chicago-area non-profit organizations has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for misappropriating nearly $1.9 million through a pair of fraud schemes. BARBARA HARRIS served as the Executive Director of the Center for Community…

Read More “Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profits Sentenced to Federal Prison for $1.9 Million Fraud Schemes” »

  • Tweet
Crime, Federal, Law, News, U.S. Attorney

Orland Mayor Dodge blasts lies by former Mayor Pekau

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Mayor Dodge blasts lies by former Mayor Pekau
Orland Mayor Dodge blasts lies by former Mayor Pekau

Orland Mayor Dodge blasts lies by former Mayor Pekau Mayor Dodge Statement Following Attack on the Integrity of Public Safety Officials. Lies and distortions by Pekau have been repeated by local media, such as the false claims Mike Henry was “not detained” as a result of the Illinois State Police political raid, or that columnist…

Read More “Orland Mayor Dodge blasts lies by former Mayor Pekau” »

  • Tweet
Law, News, news release, NewsWire, Orland Park, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2 3 … 18 Next

Links to the Latest News by other media that is worth reading with attribution
Arab Center Ad
  • NEWS
  • Willie Wilson
    Chicago mayoral candidate Wilson challenges Giannoulias time spent away from Secretary of State duties
    August 15, 2026
  • Father and daughter Leving Photo
    Leving Team Saved Falsely Accused Dad from Jail
    August 14, 2026
  • Political-Review graphic
    Chicago Public School budget challenges analyzed in Political-Review podcast hosted by Hanania and Calabrese
    August 14, 2026
  • State Senator Michael Hastings introduces law to revive long dormant and degraded Tinley Park Mental Health Center into a Sports Park for the community. Photo courtesy of the State Senate President Don Harmon
    Hastings on Illinois advancing Alyssa’s Law: ‘School Safety Isn’t abstract — it’s personal’
    August 14, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it
    August 14, 2026

Courageous Thought Syndicate Columns

Subscribe to Ray Hanania's column graphic

Enter Your Email to Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s Columns

  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png

Mohammed Faheem The Lightning Strike Radio

Restaurant Reviews

Photo: Sullivan's Steakhouse Lobster Tempura
Restaurant Reviews
  • OPINION
  • 06-14-26 Marc Sims and Ray Hanania podcast
    Podcaster Marc Sims interviews Arab News columnist/writer Ray Hanania
    June 15, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
    June 5, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners
    May 22, 2026
Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO RAY HANANIA'S YOUTUBE VIDEOS


Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.

Follow Ray Hanania at
Twitter
Facebook
TitkTok
BlueSky
RayHanania Columns
UpScroll
Threads

Creative Commons License
All work on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Do not edit original work. Give credit to the original source. Some photos published with permission from Zemanta and Wikipedia.

Categories

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme