Category: National

Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Casten Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Amid Right-Wing Threats U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted Tuesday (July 19, 2022) to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which he co-sponsored, to enshrine marriage equality into federal law by officially repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from…

Federal, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb The recent mass shooting in Highland Park only reminds us how different gun violence and homicides are viewed, discussed and perceived in the public and mainstream news media when compared to the greater and everyday violence that consumes Chicago and Cook County….

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Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwood University to be home to three Ukrainian students this fall Fundraiser underway to help two incoming freshmen to Midland Michigan university As the war in Ukraine continues, so do efforts from Northwood University to support Ukrainian students, including two student-athletes who seek to leave Ukraine for the safety of Northwood’s Midland campus. In March,…

Education, Features, National, News, Regional Midwest, Ukraine

Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Female Member of White House Press Corps Releases Photos in New Book Still photographer Christy Bowe is one of the few women who has covered five consecutive administrations at the White House, two presidential impeachments, and eight presidential inaugurations and U.S. Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings. A credentialed member of the White House Press Corps,…

Books & Films, Features, Government, National, News, Photos, Politics

Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism What are the principles of positive Americanism? Former Congressman and “Two Guys on Politics” podcaster Bill Lipinski discusses them in his twice monthly Op-Ed. By William O. Lipinski In honor of the 4th of July I would like to state my principles of positive Americanism….

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Government, National, Opinion, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving Court double victory: Dad wins in court twice to be reunited with son

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Court double victory: Dad wins in court twice to be reunited with son Sometimes it takes more than one court victory for a father’s proper place with his children to be upheld. Some time ago, a dad came to us to secure his place in his 3-year-old son’s life. We won exclusive parenting time…

Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, National, News, news release, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago-Bound Amtrak train derails in Missouri with 243 passengers aboard

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago-Bound Amtrak train derails in Missouri with 243 passengers aboard A Chicago-bound Amtrak train with 243 passengers and 12 crew members onboard reportedly crashed today (Monday, June 27, 2022) into a dump truck in Mendon, Missouri, about 80 miles northwest of Columbia, derailing eight cars and two locomotives. It is being reported that several people…

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Chicago Wolves win their 3rd American Hockey League Calder Cup Championship

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves win their 3rd American Hockey League Calder Cup Championship Chicago earns its fifth league championship as Lyon posts the shutout and Lajoie, Poturalski, Gust and Leivo score Alex Lyon stopped all 28 shots he faced as the Chicago Wolves wrapped up their fifth league championship with a 4-0 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds…