Category: Police

Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Most homeowners rarely ask the local police to do a formal security check of their homes. When they do, it might be once or twice a year. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, who owns a security company called Morrison Security, received more than…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…

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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…

Crime, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Police

Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Orland Park Police Department Begins Fourth of July Safety Campaign to Encourage Safe and Sober Driving The Orland Park Police Department announced plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three…

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Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Votes to Pass Protecting Our Kids Act Through the House My teenage daughter had to organize a ‘Stop-the-bleed’ training to learn how to pack a gunshot wound during a school shooting because, in America, our children have taken it upon themselves to do what we here in Congress have failed to do. It’s time…

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Charges filed after altercation leads to death of New Lenox man

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Charges filed after altercation leads to death of New Lenox man Tinley Park police on Friday charged a Tinley Park man with felony aggravated battery after he pushed a New Lenox man to the ground during an argument May 29 in the Brookside Glen neighborhood. Police said Frank Stiso, 59, was driving at about 5:30…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Hanover Park Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Attempt to Meet Minor for Sex

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Hanover Park Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Attempt to Meet Minor for Sex Sex predator arrested and charged by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart in sting operation May 27, 2022. The suspect, John B. Schulz, 36, of the 7400 block of Brookside Drive in Hanover Park, solicited sex with an undercover investigator posing as…

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Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…

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Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor A measure carried by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, that will provide additional financial support for the widows and orphans of Chicago firefighters and police officers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “When our first responders leave for work every day,…

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Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown Lightfoot shuts down Arab and Muslims businesses when crimes are committed near them but she doesn’t shutdown stores owned by other racial groups. Last summer, 150 Arab and Muslim stores were closed by a Task Force that based its criteria solely on racism…

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

May 3, 2022May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police Ray Hanania’s The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022, satire and opinion on politics across America and Around the world, lampooning political hypocrisy. Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau attacks anyone who challenges his assertions and if they question his statements on…

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Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims Politicians love to manipulate crime statistics to boost their chances for re-election and Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is running an incredulous race for Congress in the new 6th District, is no different. Pekau asserts that crime is down because of his policies and falsely…

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Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two suspects in three homicides Officials of the Cicero Police and the Illinois State police said they have formally charged two individuals, an adult and a juvenile, with First Degree Murder involving two separate incidents where three people were killed. Joseph Guzman, 20, a Cicero…

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Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two police officers, one firefighter injured in Orland Park house fire Two Orland Park Police officers and one Orland Fire Protection District firefighter were injured Tuesday night (April 26, 2022) while responding to a house fire in the 8200 block of Legend Lane in Orland Park. The police officers were treated for smoke inhalation and…

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Governor and legislature turn public need into campaign greed

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Governor and legislature turn public need into campaign greed Pritzker, who has broken most of his promises since his election to everyone, wants to pretend like he is helping the economically strapped Illinois residents by giving residents $50 to help offset the rising costs of gasoline. He is also delaying a huge 2 cent gas…

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s continued failures to reduce crime and her negative policies that have undermined the Chicago Police Department, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Lopez is the only Hispanic weho has…

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Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sheriff Dart Announces Anti-Carjacking Legislation Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced legislation today requiring auto manufacturers to create a 24/7 recovery hotline to help law enforcement quickly track stolen vehicles. The inability for law enforcement to access tracking information in real time after a carjacking makes it difficult to catch offenders and prevent the…

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Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pekau uses position on Village board to undermine political rival Kaspar While Scott Kaspar is trying to do something to stem the threat of crime, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and his minions are lying, playing politics and using their taxpayer paid positions to boost their failed election campaigns. The latest lie comes from a…

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