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  • Republican conservatives Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman, Committeewoman of Orland Township, and Steve Balich, Committeeman of Homer Township, welcomed attendees at a GOP rally Friday May 20, 2022 in Orland Township
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Lipinski urges restoration of humanitarian aid for Palestinians

Posted on August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski urges restoration of humanitarian aid for Palestinians
Lipinski urges restoration of humanitarian aid for Palestinians

Lipinski urges restoration of humanitarian aid for Palestinians Conservative Democrat Dan Lipinski urges immediate humanitarian aid to Palestinians living in the besieged Gaza Strip, warning of dire consequences that not only threatens the life of the nearly 2 million civilians but also jeopardizes the chances of peace between Israel and Palestine. Americans for Peace Now…

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Orland Fire to receive International Accreditation Status

Posted on August 23, 2018September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire to receive International Accreditation Status

Orland Fire to receive International Accreditation Status The International Center for Public Safety Excellence (ICPSE) and Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) have awarded the Orland Fire Protection District the highest honor of “International Accreditation Status.” Accreditation affirms that the Orland Fire Protection District’s safety and emergency response duties are performed using industry best practices…

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WalletHub lists Best and Worst Community Colleges

Posted on August 20, 2018August 21, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WalletHub lists Best and Worst Community Colleges
WalletHub lists Best and Worst Community Colleges

WalletHub lists Best and Worst Community Colleges South Suburban College in South Holland was named as the second to the worst community college in the State of Illinois, ranking 39 out of 40, while Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Heights also struggled in the lowest third of the state’s colleges ranking at only 31…

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Poor journalism blocks Perseid Meteor Shower

Posted on August 12, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Poor journalism blocks Perseid Meteor Shower
Poor journalism blocks Perseid Meteor Shower

Poor journalism blocks Perseid Meteor Shower They said poor weather would probably be the main reason why most people don’t see the Perseid Meteor Shower, but the real obstacle is poor journalism by science and technology writers, and online websites that are filled with “Spam Ads” and “Spam Writing.” Here’s the easy way to find…

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Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity

Posted on August 7, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity
Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity

Biased news media reinforces Trump’s popularity The mainstream news media’s bias is empowering President Donald Trump. So far, every one of their predictions has been wrong, from asserting he could never with the presidency to claims he would be impeached before completing his first year. What the news media is doing is helping Trump by…

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Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules”

Posted on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules”
Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules”

Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules” At long last, America’s most notorious political operative has released his operating manual! A freedom fighter to his admirers, a dirty trickster to his detractors, the flamboyant, outrageous, articulate, and extraordinarily well-dressed Roger Stone lays out Stone’s Rules―the maxims that have governed his legendary career as a campaign operative…

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Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study
Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study

Texas ranked as top state for business in CNBC study CNBC Special Correspondent Scott Cohn Revealed America’s Top Five States for Business Today on CNBC CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today unveiled the results of its twelfth annual list of America’s Top States for Business with Texas taking the number one position.  The Lone Star…

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San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23
San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23

San Francisco Mint marks 50 years with special coin available July 23 The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2018 San Francisco Mint Silver Reverse Proof Set (product code 18XC) on July 23 at noon EDT. The Mint is issuing this set to mark the 50th anniversary of proof coin production at…

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Amtrak offers lactation suites for nursing mothers

Posted on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Amtrak offers lactation suites for nursing mothers
Amtrak offers lactation suites for nursing mothers

Amtrak offers lactation suites for nursing mothers Amtrak Opens Mamava Lactation Suite at Chicago Union Station; New option for moms at Midwest’s busiest rail hub Amtrak is proud to introduce a lactation suite to accommodate nursing mothers at its Chicago Union Station on Monday, June 18. This is one of five major Amtrak stations to have…

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Musicians and Vocalists gather at The Jewish Theological Seminary for Interfaith Song, Prayer

Posted on June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Musicians and Vocalists gather at The Jewish Theological Seminary for Interfaith Song, Prayer
Musicians and Vocalists gather at The Jewish Theological Seminary for Interfaith Song, Prayer

Musicians and Vocalists gather at The Jewish Theological Seminary for Interfaith Song, Prayer Internationally renowned musicians and vocalists from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim backgrounds come together to sing and pray for the peace and future of the Holy City On June 20 at 7:30 p.m., The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) will host a unique gathering…

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Media bias against President Trump harms this country

Posted on May 26, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Media bias against President Trump harms this country
Media bias against President Trump harms this country

Media bias against President Trump harms this country When President Trump complained that his campaign was being “wiretapped” by the Obama administration and Obama FBI, the mainstream news media howled against him saying that was ridiculous. Now, one year later, we learn that the FBI under Obama inserted an undercover agent into Trump’s campaign. Instead…

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Rauner puts focus back on residents, not criminals

Posted on May 16, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner puts focus back on residents, not criminals
Rauner puts focus back on residents, not criminals

Rauner puts focus back on residents, not criminals Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is speaking out for the rights of crime victims, making them the priority and reversing a trend in which the focus has been placed on the criminals. Suspects convicted of mass murder or killing law enforcement officers deserve the death penalty. Rauner should…

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