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Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits As gun violence increases in Chicago, more and more suburbanites are reconsidering visits to the crime plagued city and turning to alternative options for business, school and entertainment in the surrounding suburbs. Although the Chicago Theater offers some great performances, the exposure before and after…

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Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest

July 10, 2022December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Restaurant Review: Agave Cocina in Oak Forest If you are looking for an enjoyable place to have a great tasting Mexican cuisine, try Agave Cocina in Oak Forest. The food is phenomenal. The costs are affordable. And the restaurant is clean and beautifully designed with plenty of seating, fast service and lots of parking By…

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Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club

June 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club Are you looking to try new restaurants and meet new friends? This club might be perfect for you. Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and other Orland Township senior residents for food, drinks, and fun! The Supervisor’s Supper Club will meet quarterly for dinner at different local…

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Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

April 29, 2022December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love One of the best Arab American restaurants in the Southwest suburbs and in Orland Park, the heart of the Arab community, is Zwar at 9328 W. 159th Street. Zwar offers the best tasting Middle Eastern food items that you can order. By Ray Hanania Americans…

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Worth’s Crossing Bar and Grill won’t reopen after shooting

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Bob Bong No Comments

Worth’s Crossing Bar and Grill won’t reopen after shooting By Bob Bong The Crossing Bar and Grill in Worth, where two men were shot and killed the night of January 10, is permanently closed. The bar had been closed since the shootings. At a village board meeting after the shootings, a resident brought up her…

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Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage ‘Pops’ Up in Joliet Beloved Chicagoland favorite Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage opens new location in Joliet Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage, the Chicagoland staple known for its savory Italian beef sandwiches, announced the opening of a new location in Joliet. Conveniently located at 1866 W. Jefferson Street, the new…

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Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage Launches Holiday Give-Back Initiative with Toys for Tots Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Offers Customers Free Soda for Each Toy Donation Made at Local Restaurant Locations CHICAGO, Ill. – Donate a toy, leave with a free pop! Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage is ringing in the season of giving through the launch of its…

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Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30 On a mission to help at-risk youth prepare for another chilly, long winter, 15 Jet’s Pizza locations across Chicagoland are offering free pies with donation of winter accessories November 1 through the end of the month. Jet’s Pizza ®, known for delicious Detroit-style pizza and…

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Beer Lovers in Chicago invited to celebrate National American Beer Day at Emporium Arcade Bar

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Beer Lovers in Chicago invited to celebrate National American Beer Day at Emporium Arcade Bar Order a Beer by Half Acre Beer Company, Get Four Free Game Tokens Offering an unmatched selection of local craft beer, Emporium Arcade Bar invites guests to visit its Wicker Park, Logan Square and Fulton Market locations for National American…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois which is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of Arab American and Muslim American business owners expanded and consolidated its board this week. The board consists of Trustees who have an equal voice in defining…

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Edwards Orchard the best place to visit for Fall country enjoyment

October 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Edwards Orchard the best place to visit for Fall country enjoyment A perfect getaway from the violence and murders that define Chicago’s dysfunction and danger is a trip to the countryside. One of the best destinations in the Fall is Edwards Orchard, a 90 minute but worthwhile drive from Chicago’s violence epicenter to the serenity…

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La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

September 18, 2021December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs If you are looking for a great French restaurant and that authentic French experience, you don’t have to look further than La Crepe Bistro in Homer Glen. The menu is exquisite and the food is authentic. No one replicates the French cafe aura better than…

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Punta Cana vacation at the Paradisus Palma Real, a beautiful beach and breath of fresh air

August 1, 2021August 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Punta Cana vacation at the Paradisus Palma Real, a beautiful beach and breath of fresh air Taking a vacation break from the Coronavirus Pandemic while ensuring that you protect yourself. We did that at the Grand Reserve Paradisus Palma Real hotel in Punta Cana, a 10-day trip that was wonderful. You will enjoy it, too By…

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Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show”

July 8, 2021December 19, 2025 News Editor

Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show” The spectacular success of Freddy’s Pizzeria is discussed by owner Joe Quercia who immigrated from Naples, Italy in 1968 and attended Morton East High School when he started working at the restaurant’s previous location. Quercia, who runs the popular bakery at…

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Buona Beef in Countryside

June 21, 2021December 19, 2025 Steve Metsch

Buona Beef in Countryside Popular area chain opens 25th location in suburb By Steve Metsch The people who run Buona Beef have had their eyes on Countryside for years. And folks in Countryside, La Grange and other towns nearby now have their eyes on Buona Beef’s menu. The popular Italian beef chain that started 40…

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Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks

May 26, 2021December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania

Texas de Brazil in Orland Park rocks With the COVID pandemic easing and more and more people getting vaccinations, it just felt GREAT to get out of the house and enjoy a meal at a great restaurant. And one of the best restaurants is Texas de Brazil in the Orland Park Mall. Although the Orland…

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Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Ray Hanania

Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021 First live performance will be the performance “Kiny Boots” Nearly 14 months after dimming its lights, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced today it plans to welcome audiences back for live performances in August with Chicago’s first regional production of Kinky Boots. “It’s my great pleasure to say: We…

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Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Coronavirus COVID-19 infections continue to surge in Orland Park: Opinion The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to increase, not dissipate in Orland Park in part because of the failure of the Mayor to serve as a role model for strong anti-infection practices including the wearing of face masks. Pekau has opposed efforts to require the wearing…

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