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Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence

September 8, 2021September 9, 2021 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has created a Special Task Force of Police and Inspectors to shutter Arab and minority owned businesses as a “Hail Mary” strategy to stop spiraling street gang violence. Dozens of gas stations with food sections have been shut down over…

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6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed new speed cameras to fine motorists driving through the city more than 6 miles over the posted speed limits — where signs are posted although not often enough to be seen in time. She can use technology to nail…

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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

August 29, 2021September 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast to offer Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania. Listen to the first episode below Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania have partnered to offer a…

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Bush-Cheney war in Iraq is cause of US humiliation in Afghanistan

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bush-Cheney war in Iraq is cause of US humiliation in Afghanistan Who is responsible for the humiliating, chaotic and under-assault withdrawal that the United States is making from Afghanistan? Former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and even President Barack Obama deserve blame. But defeat was set by President George W. Bush and Vice President…

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Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A. Buying my first car as a kid was an exciting experience that every young person should have. That didn’t happen for my son, who purchased a KIA believing that he could help save the environment. Instead, the KIA has been giving him all kinds of problems,…

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Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez in an interview this week told me that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not only failed to confront street gangs but has empowered them with her rhetoric and failed policies. Coupled with States Attorney Kim Foxx’s failed policies, street gangs are emboldened and…

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Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police The shooting murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the wounding of her partner by three suspects revives calls to reinstate the death penalty for individuals who kill someone intentionally with gun. They should be put to death with no compassion. Killing these killers…

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

August 13, 2021August 25, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab…