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EMAGINE THEATRES CELEBRATES NATIONAL POPCORN DAY WITH $5 ANY-SIZE POPCORNS AND PRIZES WITH PURCHASE Purchase any size popcorn for only $5 and Receive a “Pop & Peel” Emagine Lottery Ticket where every ticket is a winner! Monday, January 19, 2026 All Emagine Theatres* in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin are inviting you to Pop In…
ENJOY SPECIAL FILM SCREENINGS, DEALS, AND IN-THEATRE EXPERIENCES AT EMAGINE THEATRES THIS JANUARY This January experience the magic of movies at Emagine Theatres while enjoying on-site activations and deals that you won’t find anywhere else. Emagine offers their guests a luxury, movie-going experience that features leather power-reclining seats, reserved seating, in-seat service, upscale amenities, gourmet…
Protecting What Matters Most — A Father’s Fight for His Sons By Laura Reichel When a father fears for his children’s safety, every moment can feel like a battle between hope and helplessness. For an Illinois dad, that fear became a harsh reality. His two young sons were reported to be living in a dangerous…
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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Sixth Annual Three Kings Celebration The Three Kings Day event hosted by Abuilar remains one of the largest celebrations of the important Mexican holiday in Chicagoland, drawing support from important leaders and elected officials, including Lyons Mayor Chris Getty and Pastor John Harrell, co-founder of Black Men United…
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React to President Trump’s war on Venezuela from American leaders By Ray Hanania We will run statements as they are released by various American officials on President Donald Trump’s illegal invasion of Venezuela and his bombastic assertions of his greatness and plans to take over the Venezuelan Oil Field after his detention of Venezuelan President…
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Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes By Maria Pappas Illinois offers senior citizens a property tax relief program that works like a loan. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows qualifying seniors to defer or postpone the payment of up to $7,500 a year in property…
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Father Transferred Overseas by Government Gains Time with Son By Laura Reichel A panicked, divorced dad who works for the U.S. government found himself in a tough situation. He was being assigned overseas for a long period of time, and his ex reportedly denied his request to be with his son before his departure. Dad…
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Ray Hanania Radio and Podcasts People have asked how to access all of my writings, radio shows, and audio/video podcasts, which include Ray Hanania on Politics, Two Guys on Politics with Bill Lipinski, The Ray Hanania Radio Show sponsored by Arab News on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Michigan, and Ray Hanania’s Syndicated column. Hanania takes…