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This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!
This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party! Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly due to impaired driving. However you celebrate, make to stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important…

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Beer Lovers in Chicago invited to celebrate National American Beer Day at Emporium Arcade Bar

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Beer Lovers in Chicago invited to celebrate National American Beer Day at Emporium Arcade Bar
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Beer Lovers in Chicago invited to celebrate National American Beer Day at Emporium Arcade Bar Order a Beer by Half Acre Beer Company, Get Four Free Game Tokens Offering an unmatched selection of local craft beer, Emporium Arcade Bar invites guests to visit its Wicker Park, Logan Square and Fulton Market locations for National American…

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I promise, I didn’t write this column high on the Ganja

Posted on July 10, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on I promise, I didn’t write this column high on the Ganja
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I promise, I didn’t write this column high on the Ganja The decision by the State of Illinois to legalize marijuana has raised some concerns from foes. But marijuana is really no different than alcohol. And if they want to eliminate marijuana, they should eliminate alcohol, too, from our retail stores. By Ray Hanania Anybody…

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IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober

Posted on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober
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IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24 Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) are reminding boat operators to always drive sober and to wear life jackets – life-saving reminders heading into the state’s busiest boating season. Illinois will join in the observance of National Safe Boating…

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