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Orland Park Village lacks experience to manage COVID-19 vaccine distribution

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Opinion: Orland Park Village lacks experience to manage COVID-19 vaccine distribution Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau claims he is readying to distribute the COVID-19 vaccinations but with no real experience in health care services, the Village is not the best qualified source to manage this important need. That responsibility should go to Orland Township Supervisor…

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now Memories of a Childhood in Syria and Lebanon By Elia Zughaib, Illustrated by Helen Zughaib In a world driven by power, money, and the pursuit of personal success, Helen and her father Elia have given us a glimpse of an intact society stretched to the limit, yet…

Books & Films, News

17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

17 GOP States and President Trump Seek to Overturn Election By Aron Solomon This is the type of headline we know has been brewing since election day. Now that the day is here, let’s unpack the events of this remarkably interesting legal and political week and what it might actually mean for the next four…

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, National, Opinion

Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court On December 4, 2020, after his November 3, 2020 election, Justice Neville, the second African American to sit on the Illinois Supreme Court, was sworn in by Chief Justice Anne M. Burke, with his wife and staff in attendance. Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr….

Crime, elections, Government, News, Quick News

CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

CBS’ Gayle King should be fired and vicious murderers should be put to death By Ray Hanania It’s very upsetting to watch CBS TV’s Gayle King plead for the life of Brandon Bernard who is to be executed today for the 1999 murder of Todd and Stacie Bagley, a married couple in their mid-20s. King…

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, General Topics, National, Opinion, Police, Racism, Veterans

Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ridley play premieres free online at Goodman Theater GHOST GUN BY OLIVIA RIDLEY MAKES ITS DIGITAL PREMIERE AS PART OF “#ENOUGH: PLAYS TO END GUN VIOLENCE,” SHORT PLAY COMPETITION FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DECEMBER 14 – 20 ON BROADWAYONDEMAND.COM. RIDLEY JOINS PULITZER PRIZE NOMINEE DAEL ORLANDER SMITH, TONY AWARD WINNER DAVID HENRY HWANG…

Entertainment, Features, Releases

Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pfizer and Biotech Achieve first authorization for vaccine to combat COVID-19 U.K. regulator, MHRA, authorizes supply of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for emergency supply under Regulation 174; Companies are ready to deliver the first doses to the U.K. immediately. First authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine represents a breakthrough scientific achievement to help combat this devastating pandemic. The companies…

breaking news, coronavirus, Releases

Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Military News: VAW-124 welcomes new commending officer in change of Command Ceremony By Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs The “Bear Aces” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 124 stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command ceremony, Dec. 3, to mark a transition of command leadership. During the change of command…