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Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment

Posted on April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment
Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment

Lipinski and Hanania debate, discuss Trump War on Iran, abandoning Ukraine, misunderstanding Birthright and 14th Amendment Two Guys on Politics podcasters Ray Hanania and Bill Lipinski discussed President Trump’s speech on the Iran war, expressing disappointment with its lack of new information and strategic direction. They debated the merits and concerns of the ongoing Iran…

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Leving Team’s Court Victory Protected Dad’s Daughter and Her Future

Posted on April 3, 2026April 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team’s Court Victory Protected Dad’s Daughter and Her Future

Leving Team’s Court Victory Protected Dad’s Daughter and Her Future By Laura Reichel The greatest treasure a father can have is time with his child. Yet, too often that bond is threatened—by fear, by conflict, and by circumstances beyond his control. One devoted father was deeply worried about his six-year-old daughter’s safety. Determined to protect…

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Leving Legal Team Frees Father and Daughter from Fear

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Legal Team Frees Father and Daughter from Fear

Leving Legal Team Frees Father and Daughter from Fear By Laura Reichel A Chicago father lived in fear for his own safety and for the safety of his five-year-old daughter too after a reported violent attack by his ex. Desperate to protect himself and his little girl, he called attorney Leving for help. The Leving…

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Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Best Practices in Analyzing Financial Records and Discovering Hidden Assets

Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Best Practices in Analyzing Financial Records and Discovering Hidden Assets
Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Best Practices in Analyzing Financial Records and Discovering Hidden Assets

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Best Practices in Analyzing Financial Records and Discovering Hidden Assets 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 March 25th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W….

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Dad Won Sole Custody, Saving His Baby from a Life of Danger

Posted on March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Dad Won Sole Custody, Saving His Baby from a Life of Danger

Dad Won Sole Custody, Saving His Baby from a Life of Danger By Laura Reichel A frightened father reached out for help with one urgent concern —protecting his infant son. The baby was living safely with dad, who had an informal parenting agreement with the mother, until troubling news shattered dad’s peace of mind: the…

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Chinese Telecommunications Company Fined $50 Million for Conspiring to Steal Technology from Motorola Solutions

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chinese Telecommunications Company Fined $50 Million for Conspiring to Steal Technology from Motorola Solutions
Chinese Telecommunications Company Fined $50 Million for Conspiring to Steal Technology from Motorola Solutions

Chinese Telecommunications Company Fined $50 Million for Conspiring to Steal Technology from Motorola Solutions CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago has fined a Chinese telecommunications company $50 million for criminally conspiring to steal proprietary technology from Illinois-based Motorola Solutions, Inc. Beginning in 2006, China-based Hytera Communications Corp. LTD recruited and hired Motorola employees and…

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Hastings calls for regulation on online prediction markets skirting Illinois gambling laws

Posted on March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hastings calls for regulation on online prediction markets skirting Illinois gambling laws
Hastings calls for regulation on online prediction markets skirting Illinois gambling laws

Hastings calls for regulation on online prediction markets skirting Illinois gambling laws SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is calling for support on legislation aimed at addressing online prediction platforms that allow users to wager money on real world events while avoiding the licensing and oversight required of regulated gambling operators in Illinois. “These…

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Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble
Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble

Bridgeview police rescue hostages early Sunday morning in domestic squabble Bridgeview, IL – The Bridgeview Police were assisted by SWAT Officers late Saturday night (March 7) in response to a report of an armed gunman in a domestic hostage situation and the “aggravated discharge” of a weapon. The report involved a domestic argument between the…

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Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program

Posted on March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program
Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program

Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced the owner of several Chicago-area convenience stores to four years in prison for scheming to defraud a low-income food program for women and children. From 2010 to 2018, Hassan Abdellatif schemed…

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Dad Wins Custody of Son After Terrifying DCFS Call

Posted on March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad Wins Custody of Son After Terrifying DCFS Call

Dad Wins Custody of Son After Terrifying DCFS Call By Laura Reichel An out-of-state dad received a terrifying phone call from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). It was reported that the agency suspected that dad’s ten-year-old son was being neglected by the child’s mother. Dad immediately traveled to Illinois, where the Illinois…

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Moderate Jewish Lobby J Street denounces Trump war on Iran

Posted on February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Moderate Jewish Lobby J Street denounces Trump war on Iran
Moderate Jewish Lobby J Street denounces Trump war on Iran

Moderate Jewish Lobby J Street denounces Trump war on Iran J Street President Jeremy Ben Ami released the following statement from J Street, the moderate and powerful voice of peace and mutual recognition for the Jewish people in America, on the war started by President Donald Trump against Iran We are appalled by President Trump’s…

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Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims By Laura Reichel CHICAGO — 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 February 25th at 6:30 p.m. CST at 225 W….

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Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time

Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time By Laura Reichel A terrified Chicago father found himself facing one of his biggest nightmares – the loss of his freedom and jail time. Desperate, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to safeguard his liberty and protect his future. The Leving legal team fought for him…

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Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families

Posted on February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families
Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families

Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families Subscription services often make canceling an active subscription difficult and convoluted in order to make customers give up or forget to cancel the service. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings introduced legislation designed to protect Illinois consumers from hidden fees and confusing subscription contracts. “This…

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Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son

Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son By Laura Reichel A Chicago father’s worst fear came true. Out of the blue, the mother of his child disappeared with his son—no notice, no goodbye, no trace of where they were. Terrified that she had left Illinois and determined not to lose his child forever,…

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A father’s fight to save his bond with his son

Posted on February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on A father’s fight to save his bond with his son

A father’s fight to save his bond with his son By Laura Reichel When a father begins to lose connection with his child, every moment apart feels unbearable. A devoted dad turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving to repair his relationship with his son. He and the child’s mother were never married but continued living…

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Man Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Man Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
Man Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Man Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse On January 28, 2026, the Orland Park Police Department arrested Brett Smith, 43, following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile and the advertising of private tutoring services on social media. Smith turned himself in at the Orland Park Police Department after detectives attempted to…

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Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation
Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation

Chicago Couple Among Nine Individuals Charged in Federal Drug Investigation A federal drug investigation has resulted in criminal charges against nine individuals for allegedly trafficking cocaine in the Chicago area. The investigation, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chicago Police Department, utilized covert surveillance operations, undercover narcotics purchases, and wiretapped communications to…

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