2023 Archives

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024 News Editor No Comments

Cicero Police arrest and charge two suspects in Dec. 26 killing of Alejandro Trujillo – Charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking are Jason I. Eady of Chicago and Isaac Vaca Hernandez of Burbank Cicero, IL. – The Cicero Police Department announces the arrest of Jason I. Eady and Isaac Vaca Hernandez for…

breaking news, Cook County, Crime, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

Civil Rights, Commentary, immigrant, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic accident

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic accident An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed early Saturday morning after a traffic accident at the intersection of 179th Street and LaGrange Road in Tinley Park. Both drivers were transported to Silver Cross Hospital, where the officer was pronounced dead. The other driver was transferred to…

News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District prevents fire from consuming Orland Park home The Orland Fire District responded at 11:34 pm on Friday evening, Dec. 8, 2023 to a reported structure fire at a home on in the 15200 block of Stradford Lane in Orland Park. Multiple 911 calls were received for the reported house fire. Battalion…

Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago men charged after armed robbery attempt at Tinley Park Jewel/Osco

December 6, 2023December 7, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago men charged after armed robbery attempt at Tinley Park Jewel/Osco Two Chicago men were charged Wednesday with attempted armed robbery after trying to rob a 72-year-old woman at gunpoint shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Jewel, 17117 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park. Police said Jarrell Shaw, 32, of the 8000 block of…

Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Raymond Lopez, A Democrat Who Delivers, Files for Congress

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Raymond Lopez, A Democrat Who Delivers, Files for Congress Demonstrates his strong grassroots support and the hunger for real change Raymond Lopez officially filed his nominating petitions on Monday Nov. 27 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District. With over 3,000 petition signatures submitted on the first day of filing, Lopez demonstrates the strength…

Chicago, Cook County, elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set®Available on November 28

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

2023 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set®Available on November 28 The 2023 United States Mint (Mint) Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on November 28 at noon EST. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of…

Baby Boomers, Culture, News, NewsWire

Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured At approximately 8 AM on Friday, October 6th, the Orland Fire District responded to a report of smoke coming out of an upstairs window and water flowing down the wall of a commercial structure in the 14300 block of 82nd Ave…

Fire, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Miss Utah USA Noella Voight crowned Miss USA 2023 at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Miss Utah USA Noella Voight crowned Miss USA 2023 at the 72nd Miss USA Pageant Miss Utah USA Noelia Voight achieved the title of Miss USA at the 72nd MISS USA PAGEANT, a live broadcast that aired on The CW on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. This captivating event took place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s…

Entertainment, Features, National, News, NewsWire, Television

SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

SeatGeek features competition between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Leon on Saturday Sept. 9 PRIMETIME Sports proudly announced today that Tour Rebaño’s international friendly between Liga MX giant Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club León is sold out. The game will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Chivas…

News, news release, NewsWire, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Dads’ Rights Victory: In battle of aunts, our client gains time with orphaned niece

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dads’ Rights Victory: In battle of aunts, our client gains time with orphaned niece By Jeffery M. Leving A 3-year-old girl tragically became an orphan when both of her parents died. She has aunts who are still living – and we had to fight for one of them to see her own niece. I’ll talk…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Jeffery Leving, Law, Opinion

Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero prepares for CiceroFest July 6 through 9 The Town of Cicero will host its annual CiceroFest at Cicero Community Park at 34th and Laramie Avenue from July 6 through July 9 and eliminate the annual fire works display replacing it with a spectacular laser light show. The festival will include live bands Thursday and…

Culture, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Government, News, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Town of Cicero

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park One of the suburban regions most exciting summer festivals kicks off Friday, June 30 in the Village of Lyons. LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food,…

Culture, Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Star Wars Day is back in Joliet, Illinois Returning for the 12th year, Star Wars Day is back! Join the fun Saturday, June 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Joliet Public Library – Ottawa Street Branch. This year will feature a parade of costumed characters, games, food vendors, Artist and Author Alley, and merch vendors. This event is…

Business, Culture, Events, Features, Festival, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Hounds rugby announce plans for Dawg Town block party SHAQUILLE O’NEAL AND DROPKICK MURPHYS TO PERFORM AT 2023 MLR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. Full day of fan-focused entertainment announced, featuring “Dawg Town Block Party,” concerts, and rugby events DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) and American Celtic band Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 MLR…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over Years ago it was Leftists who used to complain about the Chicago Political Machine, asserting that it was impossible to get a fair shake because the Machine had resources to lobby and bully voters with exaggerations and lies. Today, that old Machine has been replaced by an…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Crime, elections, Opinion, Politics, Racism

Matrimonial Lawyer returns for CLE presentation at Leving firm on litigating vs. pro se parties

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Matrimonial Lawyer returns for CLE presentation at Leving firm on litigating vs. pro se parties The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Attorney…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Palos Park board’s personal attacks continue on social media

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Palos Park board’s personal attacks continue on social media By Ray Hanania When a group of residents went to the Feb. 27 Palos Park Board meeting to express their views on the expansion of a parking lot for Wu’s House at 123rd and LaGrange Road, several of the trustees personally attacked them. It was a…

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, elections, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland