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DVR-based Security camera systems need to be replaced

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on DVR-based Security camera systems need to be replaced
DVR-based Security camera systems need to be replaced

DVR-based Security camera systems need to be replaced There are a lot of security camera systems to chose from but you should avoid the DVR-based systems like Swann, Q-See or Shadow because of the technical problems of “port forwarding” so that you can actually see your cameras remotely. Instead, select a cloud-based system like Blink…

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Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park
Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park

Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park A 31-year-old Maywood man was charged with aggravated battery to a child, endangering the life or health of a child, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and two counts of fleeing and eluding police after an…

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Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian
Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian Robbery Suspect shot by civilians during second robbery attempt in Justice A male accused of trying to rob a local business in the Village of Justice for the second time in five days was shot by a civilian with a conceal-carry license in…

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Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

Posted on February 11, 2020July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco
Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett fiasco A special Prosecutor has determined that charges should be restored against Jussie Smollett who allegedly faked up a racist homophobic assault in order to build sympathy to bolster his sagging career. Smollett was given a pass when Cook County States Attorney Kim “The Fixx” Foxx…

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Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election
Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election In a major boost to his commonsense campaign for re-election, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced today that he has been endorsed by the two largest unions representing Chicago police officers and firefighters. Lipinski, who represents Illinois’ Third Congressional District,  received endorsements from the Chicago Fraternal Order of…

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Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

Posted on February 8, 2020February 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings
Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings Two vehicles in separate accidents crash into buildings, one on Friday afternoon crashing through a window and wall at a Dunkin Donuts at 156th and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park, and another in the early morning hours Saturday crashing into the front door of a home…

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

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Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?
Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

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Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life

Posted on January 25, 2020January 25, 2020 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life
Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life

Two Vehicle crash takes 5 year old girl’s life A young girl was killed in a two-car vehicle accident that took place at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue on Thursday evening around 9:30 pm in what witnesses described as snowy conditions. The accident damage to the two vehicles involved was described as extensive by Orland…

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Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall
Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall Former Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman has called on the Village of Orland Park to take a careful look at the issue of safety at the Orland Square Mall. But Mayor Pekau’s administration doesn’t think that’s important, even after making a mountain out of…

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Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall
Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall

Liz Gorman urges Orland Park officials to address Safety Issues at Mall Former Tollway Executive Director & Commissioner Liz Gorman urges Orland Park Village officials to address Safety Issues at the Orland Square Mall in the wake of the killing of a St. Michael’s teacher and injuring of another teacher. Gorman said that the tragedy…

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Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it
Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it

Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it Too often the media and public focus on the actions of police rather than on the actions of criminals. Recently, a man who allegedly was drinking spit in the face of a police officer who tried to detain him. He licked the officer’s face and spit in…

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Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019

Posted on December 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019
Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019

Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019 Twenty years ago, a group of Hoffman Estates Police Officers started a project to bring gifts and food to families in need during the Holiday Season. Seeing the faces of these children and their families change from despair to joy, the Officers pledged to…

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Bob Fioretti enters race to oust beleaguered States Attorney Kim Foxx

Posted on December 3, 2019December 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bob Fioretti enters race to oust beleaguered States Attorney Kim Foxx
Bob Fioretti enters race to oust beleaguered States Attorney Kim Foxx

Bob Fioretti enters race to oust beleaguered States Attorney Kim Foxx Robert “Bob” Fioretti announced Monday his candidacy to challenge controversy-plagued Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx for the office in the March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary election. Foxx is best known for bending to political favors to drop charges in the Jussie Smollett hoax,…

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The rancor of anti-Trump impeachment mob justice

Posted on November 24, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on The rancor of anti-Trump impeachment mob justice

The rancor of anti-Trump impeachment mob justice The news media and the Left and doing everything possible to undermine President Trump, but their efforts will only help him get re-elected. Rather than using logic and reason, and allowing a full analysis of Trump’s actions, the media and Left are using hate to attack him and…

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Orland Park Police participate in Thanksgiving Traffic Safety campaign

Posted on November 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Police participate in Thanksgiving Traffic Safety campaign
Orland Park Police participate in Thanksgiving Traffic Safety campaign

Orland Park Police participate in Thanksgiving Traffic Safety campaign Travelers are urged to buckle up and designate a sober driver this Thanksgiving As Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Orland Park Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers….

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Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

Posted on November 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property
Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property

Morton College student charged with possessing weapons on school property Anthony A. Guban, 24, was charged Friday with Felony unlawful use of a weapon in violation of the “Conceal Carry Act,” by bringing weapons onto school property while attending class. A witness notified police on Thursday, Nov. 14 around 3 pm, that weapons were visible…

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Focus needs to return to crime not politics in Chicago

Posted on November 14, 2019December 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Focus needs to return to crime not politics in Chicago
Focus needs to return to crime not politics in Chicago

Focus needs to return to crime not politics in Chicago How can you fight street gang violence that is killing hundreds of innocent people in Chicago neighborhoods if the focus remains on politics instead on finding a solution to the crime? That’s the problem Chicago faces as politics envelopes everything from the appointment to a…

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