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Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Lightfoot’s pandemic hypocrisy, and a Drive-In Theater revival Ray Hanania writes about Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s troubles addressing violence in Chicago and the COVID-19 pandemic, and reminisces about the enjoyment of Drive-In Theaters and the opening of one at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on her Twitter account criticized…

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Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics Podcaster Marc Sims discusses the challenges facing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in fighting rising crime and how the gun violence can be addressed effectively during his podcast, “Just a Few Questions.” Hanania and Sims also talk about the battle between President Donald Trump and Joe…

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ComEd reports wide outages in wake of wind storm

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

ComEd reports wide outages in wake of wind storm ComEd Restores Power to more than 260,000 customers following severe storm. Customers should prepare for a multi-day restoration. Damage ranges from broken tree limbs to damage to homes, vehicles and property ComEd crews have restored power to more than 260,000 customers throughout northern Illinois after a derecho…

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Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 News Editor 1 Comment

Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime Statement from County Commissioner Aguilar: Aguilar calls on States Attorney Kim Foxx to take tougher stand on crime The recent upsurge in violence in Chicago which many fear is spreading throughout the suburban Cook County region is of concern to every law-abiding resident of…

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Crestwood Mayor indicted in alleged bribery scheme involving Red-Light Camera services

August 9, 2020August 10, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Crestwood Mayor indicted in alleged bribery scheme involving Red-Light Camera services The mayor of Crestwood, Louis Presta, has been indicted by a Federal grand jury for using an interstate facility in aid of bribery, and lying to federal law enforcement about his request and receipt of benefits from a representative of a red-light camera company…

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Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters

August 9, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters By Ray Hanania We’re having some fun with politics in Chicagoland, the State of Illinois, the Nation and the Middle East. I hope you enjoy this satirical look at political events, issues and the antics of some of our elected officials. (Each comic might have a different…

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Upside down morality plunges America into anarchy

August 9, 2020May 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Upside down morality plunges America into anarchy Using Confederate Flag as a beach towel apparently is more offensive and upsetting to some than the actual violence and destruction of White-owned businesses, vehicles and individuals in our upside down world of skewered morality By Ray Hanania Last week, a bunch of the bully protestors got upset…

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Cicero Police charge suspect in brutal racial attack during Floyd protests

August 7, 2020August 9, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Cicero Police charge suspect in brutal racial attack during Floyd protests The Cicero Police have concluded a 10 week long investigation into the June 1 attack against an African American driver who was impaled by a metal rod during protests organized following the George Floyd killing. The 25 year old driver from Chicago was in…

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Pappas, Cundari discuss County system to view your property taxes

August 2, 2020August 10, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Pappas, Cundari discuss County system to view your property taxes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Cicero Town Assessor Emilio Cundari offer a presentation of the Treasurer’s streamlined and effective online resources to address your property tax needs and concerns. Homeowners and businesses can check their property taxes by going online. The website is displayed…

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Taking down the Columbus Statue is an act of racism

August 2, 2020July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Taking down the Columbus Statue is an act of racism Removing the statue of Christopher Columbus us an act of outright racism by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, surrendering to the bullying of a mob of protestors whose members often become violent, looting, burning down stores and destroying vehicles and other property. This column was published…

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip: The Wrath of Keith

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Political Pundit Comic Strip: The Wrath of Keith By all measures including those of Klingons, or any of the Star Trek characters, the Nemesis of Truth, Mayor Keith “Khan Noonien Singh” Pekau, seems to go where no insane politician has gone before. The needs of the few outweigh the needs of the many. Enjoy…

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Coronavirus cases in Orland Park increase nearly 50 percent in past month

August 1, 2020August 2, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Coronavirus cases in Orland Park increase nearly 50 percent in past month The popular Taste of Orland Park opened this weekend despite rising cases of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported for Orland Park by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The confirmed cases of Coronavirus have increased 47.4 percent in the past 30 days. Orland Park Mayor…

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Park dedication on Saturday

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Park dedication on Saturday Lyons’ new Red Oak Park to make its official debut By Steve Metsch The newest park in Lyons will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, with a ceremony featuring village officials and Mayor Christopher Getty. The park is named Red Oak Park because 12 red oaks have been planted…

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New Sarge in Lyons

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

New Sarge in Lyons Four police officers will also be added Aug. 4 By Steve Metsch Lyons Police Officer Frank Formato, a 19-year veteran of the department, will be promoted to sergeant at the Aug. 4 meeting of the village board. Village Manager Tom Sheahan told the village board at its July 21 meeting that…

Lyons board ‘zoned in’

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons board ‘zoned in’ Village makes changes to solve zoning issues By Steve Metsch The Lyons Village Board was “zoned in” at its latest meeting, fixing a number of zoning issue that had been problematic in recent years. The board rezoned properties at 4125, 4133, 4137, 4141 and 4143 Joliet Avenue. That’s the block on…

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Hands-free shopping

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Hands-free shopping Bridgeview Walmart will shop for the customers By Steve Metsch If you’re in need of groceries or other shopping, but are reluctant to be in larger crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic, Walmart may have a solution. The Walmart in Bridgeview, at 10260 S. Harlem Ave., is introducing a new service that will…

Wisconsin orders statewide requirement to wear face masks

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wisconsin orders statewide requirement to wear face masks Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Tony Evers Issuing A Statewide Mask Mandate Effective Saturday, August 1 Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced an official statewide mask mandate requiring Wisconsin residents, with notable exceptions to wear masks or face coverings when indoors and not in a private…

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Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park

July 30, 2020July 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park A fire seriously damaged the very popular fast food restaurant Don’s Hot Dogs early Wednesday Morning (July 29, 2020 at around 12: 45 AM). The Orland Fire Protection District responded quickly and fought the blaze that caused serious damage to the building….

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