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Republican legislators criticize Pritzker Gas Tax

June 13, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Republican legislators criticize Pritzker Gas Tax Governor Pritzker’s doubling of the Illinois Gasoline Tax causes damage to Illinois economy coalition of Republican legislators argue in an Op-Ed commentary By Republican State Representatives Transportation is a vital part of the Illinois economy. When it comes to Interstate highways, Illinois has the third most Interstates in the…

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Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program Lipinski Praises Step Forward Towards Admitting Poland to the Visa Waiver Program as Polish President Visits U.S. House to review Polish Visa Waicver legislation introduced by U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski. Chicago and its suburbs have one of the largest concentrations of Polish Americans Under current…

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Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police

June 12, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police Chicago continues to be ravaged by street gang gun-related violence. Mayor Lightfoot has vowed to address the problem. But only focusing on the Chicago Police is not the answer. More emphasis needs to be placed on the residents living in the communities where the violence occurs to…

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State cautions residents about Blue-Green Algae threat in lakes

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

State cautions residents about Blue-Green Algae threat in lakes Illinois Officials Caution Residents Recreating in Illinois Lakes or Rivers to be Aware of Blue-Green Algae As temperatures begin to rise, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are reminding residents to be cautious if they are planning activities on Illinois lakes and…

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Palos Police arrest five protestors at Township meeting

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Palos Police arrest five protestors at Township meeting Five protestors who are part of a group criticizing popular Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan for comments she made in 2017 about immigration reform, were arrested and charged by Palos Police. The group claims they were abiding by the laws when they were arrested, but Township officials…

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Moraine Valley Fire Academy graduate earns state medal of valor

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moraine Valley Fire Academy graduate earns state medal of valor Learning that a 2014 graduate of Moraine Valley Community College’s Fire Academy was honored by the state for an act of bravery did not come as a surprise to Andy Hufnagl, Emergency Medical Technician and Fire Science Technology coordinator at Moraine Valley. “Bryan Lowery was…

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Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend

June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is excited to announce the third year of Alternating Currents festival August 22-25, 2019, now expanded to four days. The festival kicks off with headliner Keller William’s Grateful Grass, with Max Weinberg’s Jukebox opening on Thursday, August 22 at the Adler…

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Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15

June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15 TAJ MAHAL, ROBERT RANDOLPH HEADLINE 23rd BLUES ON THE FOX FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 14 & 15 AT AURORA’S RIVEREDGE PARK AURORA, IL, June 10, 2019 – Downtown Aurora’s 23rd Annual Blues on the Fox Festival boasts a killer line-up of longtime favorites and fresh new…

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Mustangs’ chicken BBQ today

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Mustangs’ chicken BBQ today Lyons tradition is held for 65th straight year By Steve Metsch One of the most popular traditions in Lyons returns for a 65thstraight year. The Lyons Mustangs Athletic Club will once again host its chicken barbecue from noon to 7 p.m. today at the Mustangs Hall, 4047 Leland Ave. Mustangs President…

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Energized Cheap Trick impresses

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Energized Cheap Trick impresses Dig deep to rock a packed Genesee Theatre By Steve Metsch Cheap Trick is not ready to hang it up. The veteran band from Rockford, members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, delivered an impressive 19-song concert Friday night, June 7, at the packed Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan….

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Despite rally Wolves lose Calder Cup Championship in 5 games

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Despite rally Wolves lose Calder Cup Championship in 5 games By Ray Hanania The Chicago Wolves made fans in Chicagoland proud. They entered the Calder Cup Championship Finals 11 years after winning the prized Hocky honor in 2008 after defeating the San Diego Gulls in Conference Finals. The Wolves are a powerful and entertaining hockey…

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Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals Despite leading Game 4 of the Calder Cup Championship Hockey Finals, the Wolves were pushed back by the Charlotte Checkers Thursday losing the game 5 to 3. The Wolves are behind now with one game to the Chckers 3 and need to take the remaining three games…

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RTA rolls out Summer Campaign, encourages riders to show “We Can All Agree on Transit”

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

RTA rolls out Summer Campaign, encourages riders to show “We Can All Agree on Transit” This summer the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of northeastern Illinois is launching a unifying marketing campaign to focus on the benefits of riding transit. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace provide two million rides each weekday and riders…

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Paramount Theater to present “Killer Queen” tribute to Freddie Mercury April 3, 2020

June 6, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Paramount Theater to present “Killer Queen” tribute to Freddie Mercury April 3, 2020 PARAMOUNT TO PRESENT KILLER QUEEN, THE PREMIER QUEEN TRIBUTE WITH PATRICK MYERS AS FREDDIE MERCURY, APRIL 3, 2020 Visit ParamountAurora.com/press-kits for photos of Killer Queen featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury. Aurora, Il., June 5, 2019 – If you want to go…

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Wolves lose Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals to Checkers

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves lose Game 3 of Calder Cup Finals to Checkers Checkers lead Chicago Wolves in Calder Cup Championship finals 2 to 1 The Chicago Wolves surrendered two special-teams goals in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals to fall 4-1 to the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday night at Allstate Arena. Forward Brooks Macek scored the…

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Mayor Lightfoot should not rush to judgement on Burke

June 5, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor Lightfoot should not rush to judgement on Burke Newly elected Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has used the troubles of Alderman Ed Burke to bolster her image as a “reformer” and pandered to the hedonic character of the mainstream news media demanding that he resign. But in America, the mob doesn’t rule, the Rule of…

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Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dingell Votes to Extend Protections for TPS Recipients, Dreamers Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) voted in support of a bill passed by the House that will protect Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The American Dream and Promise Act provides Dreamers who came to the US as children and individuals with TPS a…

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Moraine Valley Speech Team earns national awards

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moraine Valley Speech Team earns national awards The Moraine Valley Community College Speech Team earned five individual national titles and an overall team silver medal at the National Phi Rho Pi speech and debate tournament in Nevada. Awards were garnered by (back row from left) Natalie Jurcik, of Bridgeview, two gold medals; Jennifer Gutierrez, of…

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