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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

Books & Films, Comedy, Editors Pick, Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

February 5, 2020February 7, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders The Iowa Caucus debacle and the long delays in tabulating the final winners and losers has thrown the Democratic process in to a loop giving one apparent loser, Joe Biden, some wiggle room to avoid the negative publicity with his running only 4th — a…

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Federal, National, Opinion, Politics, Regional Midwest, Technology

Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial

February 4, 2020February 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial New Ad from Afghanistan War veteran and Democratic candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney Bill Conway slams incumbent Kim Foxx for not fighting for the rights of victims of crime while defending the rights of hoaxers like Jussie Smollett. The Democratic Primary election is March 17,…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, elections, General Topics, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Television, Veterans

Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District Marie Newman Announces Endorsements from 12 Local Elected Officials and Political Organizations Marie Newman, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Third District, announced Tuesday that she had received endorsements from eight state, county, and city elected officials, and four key independent political organizations, including: Alderman…

Chicago, elections, Federal, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, Opinion, Police, Sports, Television

The growing problem of cable TV

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

The growing problem of cable TV Cable TV has lied to us and it is slowly strangling the American public, all for profit. We were told Cable Tv would be Ad Free. It’s not. We were told we would pay one fee for Cable TV and receive all of the programs. It’s not. The lies…

Blogger, Commentary, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, Movies, Opinion, Television

Stagg High school students raise funds for Illinois USO

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stagg High school students raise funds for Illinois USO Students at Stagg High school in Palos Heights helped to raise funds to benefit Illinois USO Each year the Stagg High School Basketball programs raise funds through its Hoops for Hope free throw competition where individuals sponsor players for each free throw out of 100 attempts. …

Education, News, Sports

Quinn ordinances reduces Chicago Vehicle Sticker costs for seniors

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Quinn ordinances reduces Chicago Vehicle Sticker costs for seniors Chicago Alderman sponsored an ordinance in the City Council that reduces the costs of certain vehicle stickers for senior citizens. The ordinance was approved by the Chicago City Council and applies to vehicle stickers owned by seniors for trucks and large vans. Last year, Chicago Alderman…