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  • Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau launching into personal attacks at the 2023 State of the Village speech hosted by the politically influenced Orland Chamber of Commerce May 24, 2023
    Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is “off the rails on a crazy train” Baby Boomers
  • The Orland Fire Protection District hosted a media availability on Thursday May 25, 2023 to review their many achievements as one of the region's and State of Illinois' best Fire Districts.
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Arabs and Muslims wrongly rush to judgment in Oak Lawn police beating of teenager

Posted on August 3, 2022August 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arabs and Muslims wrongly rush to judgment in Oak Lawn police beating of teenager
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Arabs and Muslims wrongly rush to judgment in Oak Lawn police beating of teenager A 17 year old boy who was caught with THC drugs and a semi-automatic weapon with only three active rounds and beaten to release the weapon has become a rally cry for some Arabs and Muslims who assert that the incident…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial
6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values.  The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights

Posted on March 6, 2022March 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights
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Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights Dads’ Rights authority and attorney Jeffery M. Leving sits down for an interview about his legal practice, his fight to ensure divorced or separated parents have equal rights when it come to raising children, and why providing equal rights in parenting is important in ensuring…

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Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine
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Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania examine the effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions on Russia as a response to Tyrant Vladimir Putin’s brutal military invasion of the Ukraine. The podcast looks at whether the United States looks weak and how long…

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Interview: Animal Rights activist Carole Baskin on “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Interview: Animal Rights activist Carole Baskin on “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania
Interview: Animal Rights activist Carole Baskin on “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania

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Interview: Animal Rights activist Carole Baskin on “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania Animal Rights Activist Carole Baskin is the featured guest this week on the “It’s Not So Late Show” with host Aaron Hanania. Baskin talks about her life and dedication to protecting animals, including tigers and bobcats. The video interview is…

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Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial
Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial

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Video of Village of Lyons dedication of Firefighter Memorial The Village of Lyons and Lyons Township joined regional and local officials to dedicate the new Firefighter Memorial on Nov. 28, 2021. A red-brick memorial topped with a firefighter’s helmet and sitting outside the fire station, 4043 Joliet Ave., was dedicated on Nov. 28. About 200…

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Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent
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Cook County officials report Cicero & Berwyn’s COVID vaccination rates exceed 70 percent View video of the press conference and photos below Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle traveled to the Town of Cicero Monday to announce that the Town’s COVID vaccination efforts have exceeded a 70 percent vaccination rate for the community. Town President…

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Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects
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Community residents host “Black Friday Action” protest against Chase Bank funding go gas and oil projects About 60 people gathered in Evanston to urge Chase to stop being the #1 funder of new gas and oil projects. Chase has invested $317 Billion in fossil fuel projects since 2015 – 33% more than any other bank. A…

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Palestinian American standup comedy American style

Posted on November 8, 2021December 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Palestinian American standup comedy American style
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Palestinian American standup comedy American style Palestinian American standup comedian, author and columnist performs comedy for the anniversary of the Arab American News in Dearborn, Michigan in 2004.  A humorous blast from the past video on YouTube. This sampler of Ray Hanania’s comedy touches a little on politics, on post Sept. 11 security concerns, Palestinian-Israeli…

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Student offers insight into the “daily life” of being in college

Posted on November 7, 2021November 9, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Student offers insight into the “daily life” of being in college
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Student offers insight into the “daily life” of being in college Illinois College student takes you through the daily life of a college student in his new YouTube TV documentary “A Day in the Life of a College Student” released Oct. 22, 2021 exploring the challenges and pressures and creative opportunities students face as displayed…

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

Posted on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 By News Editor
Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show”

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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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Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7

Posted on July 6, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7
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Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7 The Ray Hanania Radio Show on #Arabradio Wed 8 am EST, July 7, featured two segments, one on Dearborn’s flooding problems, and the other on the UAE-Israel peace accord Segment 1: 8:AM EST We have Imad Hamad, the executive director of the American…

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