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Ray Hanania Podcast: Smollett, Chicago Mayoral Election, Israeli war crimes

March 1, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ray Hanania Podcast: Smollett, Chicago Mayoral Election, Israeli war crimes #RayHananiaPodcast #JussieSmollett #ChicagoMayoralElection #IsraeliWarCrimes This week’s Ray Hanania Podcast reviews the past week’s events, issues and my recent columns in the Regional News newspaper, The Reporter and Southwest News-Herald on Jussie Smollett; my columns in the @ArabNews on the Oscar win by #RamiMalek, and at…

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Carr earns American Hockey League Player of the Month honors

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Carr earns American Hockey League Player of the Month honors The American Hockey League announced Friday that Chicago Wolves forward Daniel Carr has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for February. Carr produced eight goals, nine assists and a +10 plus/minus rating during 11 games in February to guide the Wolves into first…

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The real outrage of the Jussie Smollett hoax

February 28, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

The real outrage of the Jussie Smollett hoax Most of the mainstream American news media got it wrong about Jussie Smollett. They were too eager to believe his lies about racism and homophobia because some issues are more important than others. But the worst int he media is Robin Roberts of Good Morning America on…

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OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD graduates 12 residents in Emergency Training program The Orland Fire Protection District Tuesday (Feb 26, 2019) honored 12 citizens who completed the district’s nine-week emergency response training class called CERT — Citizen Emergency Response Team. Battalion Chief William Ledden who supervises the training course said that 52 residents have graduated since th program began….

Fire, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Miracle in Lyons

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Miracle in Lyons No injuries although one car was cut in half By Steve Metsch Lyons Police Chief Thomas Herion has seen a lot during his career in law enforcement. But even he was surprised by what he saw early Sunday. A violent two-car wreck at the intersection of First and Ogden avenues left one…

Principals under fire in SD 103

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Principals under fire in SD 103 Teachers have “no confidence” in Molina By Steve Metsch The jobs of two principals in Lyons School District 103 appear to be in jeopardy. Tara Kristoff, the Lincoln School Principal, has been on paid administrative leave since Feb. 14. Al Molina, in his 14th year as principal at Robinson…

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Foster introduces bipartisan legislation to stop financing of criminal organizations

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Foster introduces bipartisan legislation to stop financing of criminal organizations Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) on Wednesday introduced H.R. 1387, the Criminal Organizations’ Narcotics, Finances, Resources, Operations, and Networks Targeting (CONFRONT) Act. The CONFRONT Act would require the Treasury Department to develop a national strategy to combat the financial crimes of…

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Harper proposes measure to institute “Smarter Sentencing” in Illinois

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Harper proposes measure to institute “Smarter Sentencing” in Illinois As part of her commitment to criminal justice reform, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is proposing a major overhaul of Illinois’ sentencing laws, easing reliance on unfair mandatory minimum sentences and providing judges with discretion to use alternative sentences. “We’ve seen how a so-called ‘tough on…

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Wolves Hockey take first place in AHL Central Division

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves Hockey take first place in AHL Central Division The Chicago Wolves took over first place in the AHL’s Central Division with a 1-0 victory over the Rockford IceHogs in Illinois Lottery Cup action on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena. Goaltender Max Lagace posted 27 saves for his first shutout of the season while forward…

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Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule For the past five years, the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee’s summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County. It may not feel like it right now, but beer garden season is only six weeks…

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Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election

February 26, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election A quick look at all of the great Chicago mayoral contenders and their slogans. Suburbanites want Chicago to succeed. When the city goes down, it drags the suburbs with. Crime there creates crime in the suburbs. Drugs there brings drugs to the suburbs. And when Chicago suffers financially, the…

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New name, new signage

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

New name, new signage Bridgeview approves contracts for signs at stadium By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board has approved plans for new signage at its soccer stadium. Formerly named Toyota Park, the stadium is now named SeatGeek Stadium. And the SeatGeek logo – a drawing of an empty seat above the words – will…

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SD 103 principal on paid leave

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

SD 103 principal on paid leave “Insubordinate conduct” blamed in leaked letter By Steve Metsch The embattled Lyons School District 103 – which caught heat last year for hiring a teacher charged with attempted murder in a road rage incident – has another personnel issue broiling. This one involves a principal who, allegedly, had some…

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Lyons has the blues again

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons has the blues again Windy City Blues Fest set for Sept. 6-8 By Steve Metsch Lyons once again has the blues. The Windy City Blues Fest, which proved very popular in Cermak Woods last September, is returning. On the web site www.windycitybluesfest.org, there is a listing of entertainers for the second annual event. This…

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Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration Milwaukee Film announces the organization’s success in surpassing a $10 million capital campaign goal to restore the historic Oriental Theatre and provide the non-profit with its first-ever operating reserve. In total, the campaign has raised $10,030,229. The campaign was initiated in 2017, lending support to the…

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Veterans News & Information

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Veterans News & Information By Jerry Field JESSEE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS ANOTHER Veterans Town Hall meeting 820 South Damen, 2ndFL Damen Bldg. Date: Monday, March 4, 2019 Time: 10:00am to 11:00am All Veterans are invited to a Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall discussion on Veterans Health Care. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion,…

Events, Veterans, Veterans Column

Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday The Chicago Wolves scored three unanswered goals to topple the Texas Stars, 3-1, on Thursday afternoon in front of 15,432 fans at Allstate Arena. Forwards Curtis McKenzie, Gage Quinney and Daniel Carr scored for Chicago (29-17-5-1) while defenseman Nic Hague picked up two assists. Goaltender Max Lagace (12-7-3)…

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Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution

February 21, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution The decision by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to pursue a more severe sentence for former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting of drugged-up, armed thug Laquan McDonald is a travesty and a slap against not only families who seek safety and protection from criminals…

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