Category: National

International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

International Education Delegation Visits Ukraine to Stand with Country’s Children, Teachers Ukrainian schools devastated by Russia’s War need support and a plan to rebuild An international delegation of education officials, led by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Education International General Secretary David Edwards, traveled to Ukraine today for visits and meetings with…

Civil Rights, Crime, General Topics, Law, National, News, NewsWire, Politics, Racism, Ukraine

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and…

Baby Boomers, Civil Rights, Federal, National, News, Seniors, Taxes

Hyundai and AAA Insurers Collaborate to Offer Insurance Options for Customers Affected by Method of Theft Popularized on TikTok

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Hyundai and AAA Insurers Collaborate to Offer Insurance Options for Customers Affected by Method of Theft Popularized on TikTok AAA Insurers to Offer Insurance Coverage Options for Affected Hyundai Customers. Hyundai Expedites Free Software Upgrade Availability. Hyundai Announces Steering Wheel Locks Distribution and Reimbursement Program Hyundai Motor America and independently operated AAA insurers today announced…

Business, Crime, National, News, NewsWire, Transportation

Major League Rugby 2023 Championship to take place at SeatGeek Stadium July 8

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Major League Rugby 2023 Championship to take place at SeatGeek Stadium July 8 Major League Rugby (MLR) announced today that the league has chosen to play the 2023 Championship Match at the home of MLR’s newest expansion team, the Chicago Hounds. SeatGeek Stadium will host the final on Saturday, July 8th in Bridgeview, Illinois. “Moving…

Entertainment, Events, National, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs New programming added to the Wreaths Radio lineup is veteran-centric and aims to inform, educate, and entertain! Wreaths Across America Radio, is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety of music, news, and stories regarding American veterans, their families, and the ongoing community…

Entertainment, Health, National, News, Radio, Technology, Veterans, Veterans Column

Chicagoan who invested in research to save children releases new book

February 3, 2023February 6, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicagoan who invested in research to save children releases new book Patrick Girondi, who championed the fight to cure Thalassemia, a fatal blood disease that was found in his son, has published a book about the struggle called “Flight of the Rondone: High School dropout VS big Pharma, the fight to save my son’s life.”…

Books & Films, Features, Health, National, News, NewsWire

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy. According to evidence presented at trial, Mark Sorensen, 53, worked…

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Health, National, News, Police, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Right from the Middle: Nicaragua and the leadership of Reagan and Tip O’Neill

December 16, 2022February 4, 2024 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Nicaragua and the leadership of Reagan and Tip O’Neill Former Congressman Bill Lipinski looks back at President Ronald Reagan’s efforts to undermine the communist rise in Nicaragua and how Communism continues ot upward growth threatening the West and America today By William O. Lipinski Back in the nineteen eighties when I…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, National, Opinion, Politics

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport Ray Hanania writes to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and describes the horror of having to travel through O’Hare Airport’s filthy, disgusting condition while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promotes her candidacy for re-election in nauseating ads that repetitively broadcast over O’Hare…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, National, Opinion, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Transportation, Travel

Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

November 8, 2022April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country, taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate, although that has yet to be…

Cook County, DuPage, elections, Government, National, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Can anyone be honest in an election?

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Can anyone be honest in an election? This year’s elections are driven by lies from both political parties but in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is the worst. Fake newspapers exaggerate the facts but those facts are founded in some truth that Pritzker is also working to disguise. Voters are so easily driven by single exaggerated…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Media Bias, National, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

Crime, Flooding, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request…

coronavirus, Government, Health, National, News

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

Business, Crime, Federal, Government, Law, National, News, Ukraine

Casten family thanks public for condolences over daughter’s untimely death

October 7, 2022April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Casten family thanks public for condolences over daughter’s untimely death The Casten family has released the following statement on Friday Oct. 7, 2022: “This past June (13, 2022), our daughter, Gwen Casten, died of a sudden cardiac arrythmia. In layman’s terms, she was fine, and then her heart stopped. “We don’t know what caused the…

Cook County, elections, Government, Health, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Immigration needs more than reform, it needs to be fixed

October 5, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski 2 Comments

Immigration needs more than reform, it needs to be fixed By William O. Lipinski We have an anonymous problem with illegal aliens coming into our Land of the Free and home of the Brave. This is not new, it has been going on for over a decade, if not longer. Our political parties won’t or…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, immigrant, National, Opinion

Right from the Middle: My disappointment in both Republicans and Democrats

September 21, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: My disappointment in both Republicans and Democrats Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are bringing the country together and leaders of both parties are fanning the flames of division and anger. President Joe Biden’s recent speech in which eh attacks Republicans only helped to push the two sides apart By William…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, National, Opinion, Politics

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24 The Orland Fire District urges the “Plan Your Escape” message for our annual Open House which will be held onSept. 24th. The Orland Fire Protection District will host its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24 in anticipation with…

Events, Features, Fire, Government, National, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland