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America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics
America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics

America should stand with Ukraine and set aside internal politics By Ray Hanania The terrorist regime in Tehran, Iran is providing weapons to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Iran is the same nation that supports terrorist militias that have targeted American soldiers who are fighting to eradicate the ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria. And,…

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Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government 

Posted on February 23, 2023April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government 
Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government 

Former Orland Park Asst Village Manager analyzes misguided referendum to eliminate Managerial form of government  Video of former Orland Park assistant village manager discusses the referendum to eliminate the village managerial form of government proposed by controversial Mayor Keith Pekau. In a political move, Pekau introduced an ordinance to replace the managerial form of government…

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Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors
Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors

Orland Park Rotary offering scholarships to graduating seniors The Rotary Club of Orland Park is offering scholarships to graduating seniors of area high schools, including students attending parochial schools, who reside within the Orland Park Rotary Club boundaries. The application is open and requires students to complete an online application, upload two reference letters and…

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EXCLUSIVE: Pekau has already decided to move ahead and eliminate the Village Manager form of government

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on EXCLUSIVE: Pekau has already decided to move ahead and eliminate the Village Manager form of government
EXCLUSIVE: Pekau has already decided to move ahead and eliminate the Village Manager form of government

EXCLUSIVE: Pekau has already decided to move ahead and eliminate the Village Manager form of government Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau may not wait to find out if the voters agree with him to vote out the Village Managerial Form of Government in the April 4 , 2023 election referendum. He’s already introduced the ordinance…

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Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?

Posted on February 16, 2023April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?
Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?

Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals? Protecting criminals seems to be the priority of politicians in Cook County and in Illinois, and Springfield. And, why is Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau such a whining little baby. Pekau has spent his entire term in office personally attacking everyone and anyone, including me, and…

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Ziyad Brothers reports that the appeal of Mediterranean foods continues to rise among consumers

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ziyad Brothers reports that the appeal of Mediterranean foods continues to rise among consumers
Ziyad Brothers reports that the appeal of Mediterranean foods continues to rise among consumers

Ziyad Brothers reports that the appeal of Mediterranean foods continues to rise among consumers Ziyad Brothers, a leading omni-channel provider of branded Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food and beverage products, reports sustained growth in consumer demand for 2023 and beyond. Consumer appeal for Mediterranean and Middle East food products continues to grow, reported Ziyad Brothers,…

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Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war
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Biden administration exposes how Iran is aiding Russia in Ukraine war DASD (Middle East) Dana Stroul holds a press briefing on the Department of Defense’s participation in the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council Working Group meetings. By Ray Hanania Iran is directly providing weapons to support Russia in its war against the people of Ukraine, a top…

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Prominent producer to write screen adaptation of story on the fight against Thalassemia

Posted on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Prominent producer to write screen adaptation of story on the fight against Thalassemia
Prominent producer to write screen adaptation of story on the fight against Thalassemia

Prominent producer to write screen adaptation of story on the fight against Thalassemia G. Cuschieri To Write Screenplay For Wall Street Journal Bestselling Book “Flight of the Rondone” P.G. Cuschieri, of Joy Road Entertainment and writer/producer of the film Cut Throat City, has agreed to write the screen adaptation of Patrick Girondi’s acclaimed novel, “Flight…

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