Category: NewsWire

Weekend lane closures on Veterans Memorial Tollway I-355

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Ray Hanania

Weekend lane closures on Veterans Memorial Tollway I-355 Construction on Bridge Joint work between 22nd Street and Illinois Route 53, and between Army Trail Road and Butterfield Road, will continue on weekends throughout the summer Lane closures are scheduled this weekend on the southbound Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) between 22nd Street in Lombard and Illinois Route…

Cook County, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Bi-Partisan legislation introduced in Michigan to penalize and reduce drive-by shootings

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 Ray Hanania

Bi-Partisan legislation introduced in Michigan to penalize and reduce drive-by shootings Citing the number of drive-by shootings in Flint in the past few months State Representatives Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint), Graham Filler (R-DeWitt), Mike Mueller (R-Linden) and Stephanie A. Young (D-Detroit) introduced legislation to increase penalties on drive-by shootings. “These cowardly, heinous actions must end,” state…

Crime, Government, National, NewsWire, Police

Paddlers Reminded to be Safe on the Water This Summer

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 Ray Hanania

Paddlers Reminded to be Safe on the Water This Summer Safety on the water should be a priority for all boaters this summer – from motor boat operators and passengers to those boaters who prefer non-motorized watercraft. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police and Safety Education experts remind paddlers to stay alert to…

Entertainment, General Topics, News, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

SONIC Drive-In donates $31,128.00 to teachers in Chicago this Teacher Appreciation Month

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Ray Hanania

SONIC Drive-In donates $31,128.00 to teachers in Chicago this Teacher Appreciation Month America’s Drive-In thanked public school teachers by donating $1.5 million to requests for learning supplies across the country To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5…

Chicago, Education, Features, General Topics, National, News, NewsWire

“It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania interviews social media leader Salem Furrha

June 12, 2021November 13, 2023 Aaron Hanania 1 Comment

“It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania interviews social media leader Salem Furrha During an appearance this week on the “It’s Not So Late Show” online with host Aaron Hanania, guest Salem Furrha, whose west coast family has become one of the most popular social media entertainers on Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, said the secret…

Aaron Hanania, Comedy, Editors Pick, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, News, NewsWire, Podcast, Videos

Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition

June 11, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Arab Radio with veteran columnist Ray Hanania on Yemen and the Global Anti-Corruption Coalition Find links to the audio podcast and video podcast of The Ray Hanania Radio Show. Listen and watch every Wednesday at 8 AM on WNZK AM 690 radio in Detroit and on WDMV AM 700 Radio in Washington D.C, and watch on…

Blogger, Commentary, Features, NewsWire, Podcast, Politics, Radio, rayhanania, Videos

Tinley Park police identify drivers of vehicles covered in racial slurs

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Ray Hanania

Tinley Park police identify drivers of vehicles covered in racial slurs Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Tinley Park Police Department received several complaints after two vehicles were spotted driving around the village with racial slurs written on them with duct tape. Surrounding municipalities also received similar complaints. Police have identified the drivers as two…

Cook County, Crime, Government, News, NewsWire, Police, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

New Cook County Renter Rights & Protection laws take effect June 1

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 Ray Hanania

New Cook County Renter Rights & Protection laws take effect June 1 Ordinance extends protections to more than 200,000 renters On June 1, 2021, all provisions of the Cook County Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RTLO) will go into effect. The ordinance extends housing protections to renters and landlords in more than 245,000 suburban households. “Substandard…