Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Orland Township Bringing Excitement with Back-To-School Health Fair

July 9, 2021August 3, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township Bringing Excitement with Back-To-School Health Fair Residents are invited to attend the fun-filled back to school event later this Summer. Orland Township hopes to get everyone ready to get back to school this August by holding their annual Back-To-School Health Fair, proudly presented by Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees! The…

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Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show”

July 8, 2021December 19, 2025 News Editor

Freddy’s Pizza in west suburban Cicero featured on the “It’s Not So Late Show” The spectacular success of Freddy’s Pizzeria is discussed by owner Joe Quercia who immigrated from Naples, Italy in 1968 and attended Morton East High School when he started working at the restaurant’s previous location. Quercia, who runs the popular bakery at…

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Classifieds: Job available in health and social services

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Ray Hanania

Classifieds: Job available in health and social services Do you enjoy working with kids and making a difference in their lives??? Consider being a CS-I worker for children and adolescents! What you would do? Take child/adolescent out into the community to help them work on their goals (like social skills, anger management, focus, behavior in public,…

Business, classifieds, Cook County, Health, Suburban Chicagoland

Glenwood Ave Arts District Festival Aug 20 – 22

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Ray Hanania

Glenwood Ave Arts District Festival Aug 20 – 22 The Glenwood Avenue Arts District has announced that it will be hosting the 20th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on August 20th through August 22nd along the cobblestones streets of Glenwood Avenue and Morse avenue in the “Heart of Rogers Park”. The festival will kick-off on…

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Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7

July 6, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Dearborn flooding, UAE deal focus of Arab Radio show Wed July 7 The Ray Hanania Radio Show on #Arabradio Wed 8 am EST, July 7, featured two segments, one on Dearborn’s flooding problems, and the other on the UAE-Israel peace accord Segment 1: 8:AM EST We have Imad Hamad, the executive director of the American…

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Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog”

July 5, 2021October 8, 2021 Ray Hanania

Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog” I am grateful for the readership that I get in my opinion writing, and I appreciate those who support me and enjoy the column and recognize the importance of the angry haters, too. If I wanted a friend, I would go out and get a…

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React from anti-crime aldermen on special City Council meeting

July 3, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

React from anti-crime aldermen on special City Council meeting By Ray Hanania A special Chicago City Council meeting was held on Friday (July 2, 2021) to address the rising gun violence and record deaths taking place in Chicago. Many Aldermen have criticized Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for failing to do her job. Lightfoot has responded…

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Something big to cheer about, for a change

July 2, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Something big to cheer about, for a change Suburban officials in Orland Park come out strong to cheer on local Olympic favorite Evita Griskenas who is one of a team of Americans who will compete in the Tokyo Olympics July 26 through August 8. Griskenas performs in the rhythmic gymnastic, a popular competition for audiences….