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Orland Fire announces dates for popular Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Orland Fire announces dates for popular Kid Camp and Junior Cadet programs The Orland Fire Protection District announced this week the scheduled dates for the popular and upcoming Kids Camp (June 15) and the Junior Cadet program (June 16), urging parents to mark their calendars for the events and for registration. OFPD Program Coordinator Betsy…

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Want to go paperless? eBilling lets you receive tax bills via email

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Want to go paperless? eBilling lets you receive tax bills via email Cook County property owners can sign up for eBilling for themselves or family members to receive property tax bills through their computers or smart phones instead of the mail. The eBilling option offers the convenience of allowing spouses to each receive copies of…

Cook County, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Open House at District Office

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Open House at District Office On Tuesday, January 13th, Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted an open house at his district office. The event attracted over 50 attendees from throughout the district and connected residents to government, health, and community services. Joining Commissioner Aguilar and his office were staff from the…

Cook County, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump’s Reckless Policies Making Life Unaffordable for Small Agricultural Businesses

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump’s Reckless Policies Making Life Unaffordable for Small Agricultural Businesses Ranking Member of Congress Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) condemned Donald Trump’s attacks on rural communities and heard from Massachusetts witnesses about the importance of supporting small agricultural businesses at a Small Business Committee hearing titled “Growing the Small Business Agricultural Economy.”…

Economy, Federal, National, News

Baseless Order of Protection Vacated, Father and Daughter Reunited

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Baseless Order of Protection Vacated, Father and Daughter Reunited By Laura Reichel No father should ever need to fight against a baseless Order of Protection to be in his child’s life. Yet for one devoted father, that’s exactly what happened when the bond he cherished most with his daughter was suddenly torn away. Dad became…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, News, NewsWire, Radio

Congressional Candidate Niki Conforti Calls for Healthcare Reform After 17 Republicans Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional Candidate Niki Conforti Calls for Healthcare Reform After 17 Republicans Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies As Americans watch their healthcare costs go up, it is imperative for Congress to find a meaningful and lasting solution to the nation’s healthcare crisis. Restoring subsidies for Obamacare is not a solution. It perpetuates a broken system that…

Federal, General Topics, Health, News, NewsWire, Politics

Candidate Harrell joins regional Pastors to demand “freeze and rollback” of Cook County Property Taxes

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Candidate Harrell joins regional Pastors to demand “freeze and rollback” of Cook County Property Taxes Chicago, IL – John Harrell, a candidate for the 8th Illinois House District, joined a coalition of Pastors, mostly from the region’s south and West Sides and representing minority and low-income communities to demand that Cook County officials and the Illinois…

Cook County, elections, John Harrell, News, NewsWire, Politics, Taxes

Candidate Ruzevich shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Candidate Ruzevich shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich shows an unprecedented level of momentum for a first-time candidate in the final months of 2025. Following the official launch of Joey’s campaign in October of 2025, expectations for a newcomer challenging an incumbent were low. However, an organic & insatiable desire for…

elections, Federal, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Gill-Backed Law to Reduce Home Energy Costs

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gill-Backed Law to Reduce Home Energy Costs State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, passed key legislation to reduce home energy bills, providing both short and long-term relief to Illinois families as they faced rising energy costs. “Families across our state are worried every time they receive their energy bills, and that should never be the case,”…

Energy, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire

Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Year in Review: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025 The United States Attorney’s Office in Chicago increased its caseload to crack down on crime in 2025 while implementing significant new policies and initiatives that have strengthened the Office for continued success now…

Crime, Law, News, U.S. Attorney

EMAGINE THEATRES CELEBRATES NATIONAL POPCORN DAY WITH $5 ANY-SIZE POPCORNS AND PRIZES WITH PURCHASE

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

EMAGINE THEATRES CELEBRATES NATIONAL POPCORN DAY WITH $5 ANY-SIZE POPCORNS AND PRIZES WITH PURCHASE Purchase any size popcorn for only $5 and Receive a “Pop & Peel” Emagine Lottery Ticket where every ticket is a winner! Monday, January 19, 2026 All Emagine Theatres* in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin are inviting you to Pop In…

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ENJOY SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS, DEALS, AND IN-THEATRE EXPERIENCES AT EMAGINE THEATRES THIS JANUARY

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

ENJOY SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS, DEALS, AND IN-THEATRE EXPERIENCES AT EMAGINE THEATRES THIS JANUARY This January experience the magic of movies at Emagine Theatres while enjoying on-site activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet…

Entertainment, Movies, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Protecting What Matters Most — A Father’s Fight for His Sons

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Protecting What Matters Most — A Father’s Fight for His Sons By Laura Reichel When a father fears for his children’s safety, every moment can feel like a battle between hope and helplessness. For an Illinois dad, that fear became a harsh reality. His two young sons were reported to be living in a dangerous…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, NewsWire, Radio

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration The Three Kings Day event hosted by Abuilar remains one of the largest celebrations of the important Mexican holiday in Chicagoland, drawing support from important leaders and elected officials, including Lyons Mayor Chris Getty and Pastor John Harrell, co-founder of Black Men United…

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React to President Trump’s war on Venezuela from American leaders

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

React to President Trump’s war on Venezuela from American leaders By Ray Hanania We will run statements as they are released by various American officials on President Donald Trump’s illegal invasion of Venezuela and his bombastic assertions of his greatness and plans to take over the Venezuelan Oil Field after his detention of Venezuelan President…

Crime, Economy, Government, Law, News, NewsWire, Politics

Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes By Maria Pappas Illinois offers senior citizens a property tax relief program that works like a loan. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows qualifying seniors to defer or postpone the payment of up to $7,500 a year in property…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Seniors

Father Transferred Overseas by Government Gains Time with Son

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Father Transferred Overseas by Government Gains Time with Son By Laura Reichel A panicked, divorced dad who works for the U.S. government found himself in a tough situation. He was being assigned overseas for a long period of time, and his ex reportedly denied his request to be with his son before his departure. Dad…

Dads' Rights, Fathers' Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Radio

Ray Hanania Radio and Podcasts

December 26, 2025January 2, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ray Hanania Radio and Podcasts People have asked how to access all of my writings, radio shows, and audio/video podcasts, which include Ray Hanania on Politics, Two Guys on Politics with Bill Lipinski, The Ray Hanania Radio Show sponsored by Arab News on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Michigan, and Ray Hanania’s Syndicated column. Hanania takes…