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American Arab Chamber applauds Chicago compromise on flavored tobacco ban

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

American Arab Chamber applauds Chicago compromise on flavored tobacco ban Chicago Aldermen adopted a ban on the use of flavored tobacco in vapes that appeal to children under the age of 21. The ordinance was adjusted so as not to undermine the Hookah lounge industry which provides an American Arab cultural experience to people who…

Chicago, News

Lyons girls tennis preview

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons girls tennis preview Mix of veterans and youth could be interesting By Steve Metsch With several key returning veterans and a couple surprising sophomores, it could be a very interesting season for the Lyons Township girls tennis team. “We’re missing two (players) from the sectional lineup,” Coach Dave Robare said after practice on Sept….

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Postal workers not pleased

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Postal workers not pleased Informational picket raises awareness of woes By Steve Metsch West Beverly resident Charline McGrath does not want the US Postal Service to stop being a reliable and dependable government entity. “We are highly dependent on our post office. My postal worker is great. She’s on time, all the time. If there’s…

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COVID sidelines Naz tennis

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

COVID sidelines Naz tennis One girl tests positive; team quarantined By Steve Metsch One player on the Nazareth Academy girls tennis team has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the program to quarantine for two weeks. Contacted Thursday, Nazareth tennis coach Lisa Straface deferred comment to the high school’s principal, Therese Hawkins. Hawkins addressed the issue…

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Nazareth standout to Rutgers

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Steve Metsch No Comments

Nazareth standout to Rutgers DE Ryan Keeler relishes challenges facing him By Steve Metsch A key defensive player on Nazareth Academy’s football team is taking his talents to Rutgers University, hoping to help build that program to a level he enjoyed in high school. Ryan Keeler is slated to play defensive end for Rutgers. The…

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8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

8,500 Cook County homeowners are owed automatic refund for tax overpayments Pappas: Are you one of the 8,500 homeowners getting an automatic refund? Find out at CookCountyTreasurer.com More than 8,500 homeowners who overpaid their First Installment taxes are set to receive $12.8 million in refunds without filing an application, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said…

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Judge Issues restraining order to prevent Trump from moving up 2020 Census deadline

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Judge Issues restraining order to prevent Trump from moving up 2020 Census deadline Civil Rights Groups Secure Court Order to Stop Trump’s Rushed and Incomplete Census Count. Decision Adds More Time for a Fair Counting and Will Account for Millions More People The Trump administration’s last-minute move to terminate 2020 census operations would likely lead to a…

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How criminals become heroes in today’s screwed-up world

September 5, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

How criminals become heroes in today’s screwed-up world The biased mainstream news media is failing at its job to report facts. Instead of reporting facts, they are reporting half truths, and politically partisan opinions. The case of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin is a good example of how only part of the…