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Adler Planetarium to Honor Astronaut Lovell and Magellan Foundation

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Adler Planetarium to honor Astronaut Lovell, Magellan Corporation at annual Ball Adler Planetarium to Honor Longtime Partner Magellan Corp. and American Hero Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. at Celestial Ball. Annual Gala Raises Funds for Education Programs throughout the Museum. On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Adler Planetarium Women’s Board will host their biggest fundraising…

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Madigan urges extension of bill to protect women

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan urges extension of bill to protect women Illinois Democrats Say Violence Against Women Act Must be Reauthorized Michael J. Madigan, chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, released the following statement supporting the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). “Twenty-four years ago, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark piece…

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New lottery game would benefit families of fallen police officers

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

New lottery game to benefit families of fallen police officers Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a bill to create a new Illinois Lottery scratch-off game from which proceeds will fund police memorials, support for the families of officers killed or severely injured in the line of duty, and protective vest replacements for officers. “Our police…

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The Israeli Palestinian Comedy Tour overview

July 30, 2018April 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Israeli Palestinian Comedy Tour overview The Israeli Palestinian Comedy Tour was co-founded by Palestinian Ray Hanania and Israeli Charley Warady. It included Jewish American comedian Aaron Freeman and Israeli comedian Yisrael Campbell. The group performed comedy shows before live audiences throughout Israel in 2007 including in West Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Jaffa, Hebron, Tel Aviv,…

Entertainment, Features

Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules”

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules” At long last, America’s most notorious political operative has released his operating manual! A freedom fighter to his admirers, a dirty trickster to his detractors, the flamboyant, outrageous, articulate, and extraordinarily well-dressed Roger Stone lays out Stone’s Rules―the maxims that have governed his legendary career as a campaign operative…

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Criticism of Trump is just another form of hate

July 26, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Criticism of Trump is just another form of hate President Donald Trump’s critics are so angry and emotional about him their criticism has deteriorated into pure hatred. Many on the Left admit it is hate, but won’t admit that their hatred is a symptom of their own hypocrisies. Donald Trump is the President of the…

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Walmart Truck Fire Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Walmart Truck Fire Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018 On Wednesday, July 25 (2018), the Orland Fire Protection District received a 911 emergency call regarding a fire at the Walmart SuperCenter store at 9265 159th Street in Orland Hills. Upon arrival, Firefighters found a fully involved box-truck parked against the store building on the east side…

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“Yellow Submarine” a treat

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

“Yellow Submarine” a treat Fifty years later, restored movie is eye-popping fun By Steve Metsch It’s not often an animated movie released 50 years ago can pack ’em in. But that was the case when a restored version of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine,” first released in 1968, was shown at selected movie theater around the…

News, Review, Suburban Chicagoland

Warehouses for Bridgeview

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Warehouses for Bridgeview Nearly 1 million square feet to be available By Steve Metsch The village of Bridgeview will be getting two warehouses at the northeast corner of 79thStreet and Harlem Avenue. At its July 18 meeting, the board approved a letter of understanding between Sponte Sales, doing business as Hawk “This is the sale…

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Hard work rewarded in Bridgeview

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Hard work rewarded in Bridgeview Linden is new fire battalion chief By Steve Metsch After nearly three decades working for the Bridgeview Fire Department, Ed Linden has a new title. Linden, 52, was promoted from lieutenant to battalion chief at the July 18 meeting of the Bridgeview Village Board. He is one of three battalion…

Fire, Suburban Chicagoland

New cabinet store in Lyons

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

New cabinet store in Lyons Owner/home builder likes larger site on Ogden Avenue By Steve Metsch A vacant building at 8121 W. Ogden Avenue in Lyons will be the new home of Signature Cabinetry. Owner Jay Riordan is moving his business from 7657 w. 100thPlace in Bridgeview. He also owns Riordan Signature Homes, building high-end,…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Summit wants new water meters

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

Summit wants new water meters Loan from state EPA may provide them at no cost By Steve Metsch Summit hopes to get a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to pay for new water meters at homes and businesses throughout the village. Village officials think Summit could qualify for a loan of up to…

Government, Suburban Chicagoland

Villanueva named successor to Tabares in 21st Illinois House District

July 24, 2018July 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Villanueva named successor to Tabares in 21st Illinois House District Community activist Celina Villanueva was named Monday night as the new State Representative for the 21st Illinois House district to fill the vacancy created when State Rep. Silvana Tabares who resigned to accept appointment as alderman of Chicago’s 23rd Ward. Villanueva, a youth engagement activist…

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Cicero Fire Department receives excellent ISO rating

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Fire Department receives excellent ISO rating The Town of Cicero Fire Department has received an ISO (Insurance Services Office) Public Protection Classification rating of 2, which is recognized as one of the nation’s top performance ratings. Fire Chief Dominick Buscemi said the Cicero Fire Department said the rating classification is a result of the…

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Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

July 21, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel I’ve covered six Chicago Mayors since 1976 including Mayors Richard J. Daley, Michael A. Bilandic, Jane M. Byrne, Harold Washington, Eugene Sawyer and Richard M. Daley. But I have yet to get Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to allow me to interview him, despite numerous requests. What’s the excuse…

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Illinois job growth surges upward

July 19, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois job growth surges upward by 18,100 new jobs Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.3% The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent in June and nonfarm payrolls increased by +18,100 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…

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36 Illinois Nursing Homes cited by state for safety concerns

July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

36 Illinois Nursing Homes cited by state for safety concerns Nursing Home Violations for Second Quarter 2018 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2018 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators is now posted on IDPH’s website. The report contains additional information about the violations. The facilities listed below were cited…

Government, Health, News, Releases

Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression

July 17, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression Governor’s Veto Yet Another Reminder: Elections Matter Attention is now focused on the November elections and future legislation to secure elections and fight voter suppression, after Governor Rauner’s veto of SB 2273. The bill would have modified existing law to stop Illinois from sharing voter data…

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