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Live Arab Radio focusses on Secretary of State Blinken Middle East peace mission

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Ray Hanania

Live Arab Radio focusses on Secretary of State Blinken Middle East peace mission On this week’s show, Ray Hanania interviewed Chris Hodges, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Assistance Coordination and Press and Public Diplomacy at the State Department’s Bureau for Near Eastern Affairs, on Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East. Secretary…

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Orland Township presents Scholarship awards

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township presents Scholarship awards The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation awarded 17 area students scholarships recognizing their academic excellence. The scholarship presentations were made by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and members of the Orland Township board which is recognized as one of the best and most efficient government agencies in the Orland Park region Orland…

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2021 Orland Township Board Swearing-In Ceremony

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Ray Hanania

2021 Orland Township Board Swearing-In Ceremony Orland Township Swears-In New Board Members as Orland Township residents celebrate the installation of a stable, credible government leadership. Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady is recognized as one of the premiere leaders for the Orland Park region, respected by elected officials at every level On Monday, May 17th, 2021…

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Understanding the conflict between Israel and Palestine

May 22, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Understanding the conflict between Israel and Palestine Most Americans don’t understand the truth of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. That’s ironic considering that most Americans are Christian and they don’t seem to care for the plight of Christians in the conflict at all. Christians are allied with Muslims and are being persecuted by Israel’s…

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Fishing Column: May best month to enjoy fishing

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Guest Columnist

Fishing Column: May best month to enjoy fishing May is the perfect time to go fishing writes fisherman and sportsman Kenneth Reaves in his new column. By Kenneth Reaves Many people, including myself, love the month of May for many reasons—it ushers the start of summer, the blooming of flowers, and it is the perfect…

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Suspect arrested in Maywood murder

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Ray Hanania

Suspect arrested in Maywood murder On March 12th 2019, shortly after 8pm the Maywood Police Department responded to the area of the 1100 block of Madison Ave for a man shot. Upon arrival, Maywood Officers found Isaiah Scott, 19, of Maywood, suffering from a gunshot wound to the body. Isaiah Scott was transported to Loyola…

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Cicero arrests two suspects involved in 21 carjackings and burglaries

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 News Editor

Cicero arrests two suspects involved in 21 carjackings and burglaries Teenage Suspects involved in burglaries and car jackings in six suburban communities in Berwyn, River Forest, Central Stickney, Elmwood Park and Oak Lawn The Cicero Police Department (CPD) announce the arrests of Luis D. Mercado-Cordero, male, age 18, of Maywood, Illinois and Samuel A. Sierra,…

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Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible New ASAP Act would establish a federal grant program to upgrade transit systems across the nation to be 100% accessible On Tuesday May 18, 2021, U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03) and Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04) introduced legislation to make public transportation…

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Smith named principal at Carl Sandburg High school District 230

May 18, 2021 Ray Hanania

Smith named principal at Carl Sandburg High school District 230 The High School District 230 School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Derrick Smith as Principal of Sandburg High School beginning on July 1, 2021. “The School Board looks forward to seeing Dr. Smith’s passion for student achievement and connection shine in his new…

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Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st at Village Leadership Academy in the South Loop

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 News Editor

Community Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Friday, May 21st at Village Leadership Academy In the South Loop It Takes A Village Family of Schools, in partnership with The Rana-Reagan Pharmacy, UI Health, Miles Square Health Center, and IMPACT, is hosting a community covid-19 vaccination clinic this Friday, May 21st from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The event will…

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Palos Township swears in new board

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 News Editor

Palos Township swears in new board The Palos Township board swore in new members on Monday May 17, 2021, in a move to turn away from controversy and the ineffective and disruptive protestors who stymied much of the board’s efforts to support the community. The newly sworn-in officials included: Colleen Grant Schumann, Supervisor / Chairman…

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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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Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 News Editor

Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presents her new informational brochure in Arabic with community leaders on Sunday morning May 16 at Nikos Banquets. In expanding her ethnic and heritage reach out to the community, Pappas also named Nijem to serve as an Arab American…

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Wolves capture another division title

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Wolves capture another division title Chicago clinches Central led by Cotton’s hat trick and Warm’s shutout First-year forward David Cotton recorded his first hat trick and rookie goaltender Beck Warm stopped 35 shots as the Chicago Wolves clinched their fourth division title in five years with a 7-0 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday…

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Airlines deal with COVID but not the everyday travel problems

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Airlines deal with COVID but not the everyday travel problems The airports know how to apply restrictions and procedures to deal with coronavirus, but they have no idea how to make air travel safer and more efficient, failing to deal with passengers who drag all their luggage on to planes, boarding hassles, and inconveniences for…

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Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states

May 13, 2021July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania

Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states The US Census shows populations fleeing from mostly Eastern states overwhelmed with crime, tax funded welfare programs encouraging many to remain home rather than work, and high levels of taxation that include burdening senior citizens. Originally published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group May…

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Bad inning adds up

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Steve Metsch

Bad inning adds up Red Devils’ five in fifth spells doom for Lyons softball By Steve Metsch When a team scores five runs in one inning without getting the softball out of the infield, it does not bode well for the opponent. Such was the case when Hinsdale Central scored five times in the top…

Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 Ray Hanania

Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the Arab American Democratic Club (AADCIL.org) Samir Khalil and Sonia Khalil, and the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACCUSA.org) Hassan Nijem on Sunday May 16 10 AM to 1 PM at Nikko’s Banquet Hall at 7600 S. Harlem Avenue. Pappas will unveil…

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