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Madigan accuses Trump of attacking sexual harassment survivors

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan accuses Trump of attacking sexual harassment survivors Madigan: Trump Administration’s Proposed Title IX Overhaul is an Attack on Sexual Assault Survivors Michael J. Madigan, chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, issued the following statement regarding Friday’s action by the Trump Administration’s Education Department that proposed new rules governing school sexual harassment and assault…

breaking news, Education, Illinois Legislature, National

Missing Lyons man identified as the victim of an apparent homicide

November 18, 2018November 18, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Missing Lyons man identified as the victim of an apparent homicide UPDATED: Lyons Police working with the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT) have confirmed the identification of a body found Saturday morning is the man who was reported missing by his family last week. Lyons Police Chief James Keating said that Paresh Jhobalia, 62, had…

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POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobalia

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobalia The Lyons Police Department are working with the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT), a suburban-focused police Task Force to find a man reported missing by their family on November 10, 2018. Family members report that Paresh Jhobalia, 62, was last seen in Downers Grove. The Lyons Police Department is asking members of the…

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Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location

November 16, 2018January 9, 2019 Bob Bong No Comments

Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location By Bob Bong Mokena-based Gas n Wash has announced it will open a second location in Mokena at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at 19990 S. LaGrange Road. It will be the company’s seventh location. The company also operates Food n Fuel…

Business, Features, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad We released our first digital ad last week, “Getting It Done On Education,” and we can’t wait for you to see it! Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have been struggling for too long, but with Gery’s experience as board president of CPS, he has a plan to strengthen and…

Chicago, elections, Government, News, Politics

Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sketch Comedy Festival Jan. 10-19, 2019 SketchFest Executive Producer Jill Valentine is thrilled to announce the official line-up for the 18th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, taking place January 10 through January 20, 2019 at Stage 773. Since its inception in 2002, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has grown to be the largest festival of…

Chicago, Comedy, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Humor, News, Theater

Veterans honored during special two week commemoration

November 13, 2018January 9, 2019 News Editor No Comments

Veterans honored during special two week commemoration Extending the usual weekend of November 11thto honor Veterans and Military successfully turned two weeks filled with music, parades and events. Every part of Illinois celebrated with events allowing Veterans and military to participate. In an unusual celebration of Veterans Day, the City of Chicago moved is annual…

General Topics, Government, Veterans Column

Lyons Township Democrats salute all American Veterans on November 11

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Township Democrats salute all American Veterans on November 11 On Veterans Day, put out your flags, cheer the marchers at parades, and go to tributes. But when you wake up the next day, Nov. 12, remember that it’s still Veterans Day for our veterans – and it will be every day of their lives….

National, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Bob Bong on Business: Sal’s Philly Steaks opens in Hickory Hills

November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sal’s Philly Steaks now open in Hickory Hills Bridgeview resident Sal Bal is the man behind the scripted Sal’s sign that adorns four different Philly cheesesteak restaurants throughout the southwest suburbs. Bal opened his first shop at 78th Street and Cicero Avenue near Ford City Mall around 2005. In 2015, he made his first move to…

Business, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans

November 9, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ugliness in national politics won’t stop, especially against veterans When President Trump says something negative about veterans or “Gold Star” families, he is crucified. But when the left says something negative about veterans, it’s considered an acceptable form of humor, a joke, and free speech. The disrespect of our veterans has intensified and become a…

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Bob Bong on Business: Hobo stores closing

November 8, 2018January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bob Bong on Business: Hobo stores closing By Bob Bong In 1996, Home Owners Bargain Outlet rose out of the ashes of the Handy Andy bankruptcy. The chain of discount home improvement stores eventually grew to seven including locations at 8716 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn and 1693 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill. Other…

Business, Suburban Chicagoland

Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections Veteran journalists Del Marie Cobb and Ray Hanania join guest host Bruce DuMont on this week’s episode of “Chicago Newsroom” hosted by Ken Davis. Cobb, Hanania and DuMont analyze results of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Elections on President Trump, the Democrats and Republicans. The panel also look at…

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Summit to get parking

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit to get parking Demolition frees up much-needed space By Steve Metsch Much-needed parking may soon be available for businesses along Archer Road in Summit Using grant money received earlier this year, the village board voted unanimously Monday night to spend $10,000 to acquire a burned-out apartment building at 7641 West 61stPlace. “This is the…

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Lipinski wins again

November 6, 2018November 7, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lipinski wins again Longtime Congressman pleads for return to civility By Steve Metsch U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), who easily rolled to victory Tuesday past a white supremacist Republican and three write-in longshots, made a plea during his victory speech for a return to civility in our country. “We need to change the way people…

Hubacek board scuttles voices of parents and public

November 6, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Hubacek board scuttles voices of parents and public The outrageous indifference to the needs of School District 103 by the dictatorial board majority led by Marge Hubacek prevented parents and taxpayers from expressing their concerns about the board majority’s poor decisions. Hubacek illegally blocked the parents from speaking limiting to only five the number who…

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Orland Veterans host care package collection

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Vets host Care Package Collection Nov. 4 The Orland Park Veteran’s Commission hosted a “Care Package Collection” event for current U.S. Military Personnel. In addition to the Village of Orland Park Veterans Commission, the event was co-sponsored by Stone Church, Park View Christian Church, and Kruse’s Krew. Veteran’s Commission Director Tom Dubelbeis explained it…

News, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans

Downers Grove man pleads guilty to drug-induced homicide in death of 15-year-old exchange student

November 5, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Downers Grove man pleads guilty to drug-induced homicide in death of 15-year-old exchange student DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Downers Grove man has entered a plea of guilty to supplying a fatal dose of methadone to a fifteen-year-old foreign exchange student from Spain. Francis Emanuele, 38 (d.o.b. 3/20/1980) of…

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An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday

November 5, 2018November 10, 2018 News Editor No Comments

An Extended Veterans week comes to an end Sunday and Monday By Jerry Field What started about two years ago has flourished into a 10 day celebration honoring Veterans. During an unofficial meeting with several City of Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois Veterans, the participants noted the many excellent Veterans Day programs jammed into…

Veterans, Veterans Column