Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence

August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence Charlottesville, Virginia – Jason Kessler, the organizer of the “Unite the Right” rally, has disavowed the political violence that resulted in the death of at least one person and the injuries of many others. “The blame for today’s violence lies primarily with Charlottesville government officials and…

Politics, Releases

Some symbols of hate are acceptable to anti-hate protestors

August 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Some symbols of hate are acceptable to anti-hate protestors Statues of Confederate General Robert E. Lee were torn down during mob-led protests in Durham, North Carolina and in Charlottesville, Virginia this week as the media turned the events into protests against their hated President Donald Trump. But there was silence about statues with even more…

Crime, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania

Chicago Sketch Comedy festival accepting applications

August 15, 2017August 16, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Sketch Comedy festival accepting applications Sketch comedy artists around the world are invited to apply for the 17th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival “Chicago SketchFest seizes the comedy moment…you need to hop to it.” – Chicago Tribune Stage 773 is excited to announce that applications are now open for The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The…

Events, Festival, News

Retail Merchants Association deserves our support

August 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Retail Merchants Association deserves our support In the fight for taxpayer rights, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) deserves our support By Ray Hanania When it comes to the rights of taxpayers, no one, it seems, has the courage to fight for taxpayer rights more than the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) which is now…

Business, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy

August 13, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban Chicagoland against Republican Palos Township trustee Sharon Brannigan and comments she has made in the past criticizing Muslims. By Ray Hanania Sharon Brannigan has published views and opinions that have angered many Muslims in the…

Opinion, Suburban Chicagoland

Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High

August 11, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High $1 million donation from hot dog chain founder helped fund arts center By Steve Metsch A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 for the $17.6 million Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center at Argo Community High School, 7329 W. 63rd St., Summit….

News

Countryside Criterium packs ’em in

August 11, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Countryside Criterium packs ’em in Racers love the course, hope event returns in 2018 By Steve Metsch The first-ever Countryside Criterium on Saturday attracted bicyclists from around the Chicago area and Midwest, all dressed in colorful racing gear as they sped around the course at speeds up to 35 mph. The competitors were having a…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

New police dog already a star in Summit

August 9, 2017August 16, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

New police dog already a star in Summit Harley has sniffed out narcotics worth about $4 million this summer By Steve Metsch The newest officer on the Summit Police Department has four legs and weighs 52 pounds. And, although he’s only been on the job since June, he’s already proven his worth and then some….