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Quinn and Lawson reach agreement on revised ADU Ordinance with strong labor support

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Quinn and Lawson reach agreement on revised ADU Ordinance with strong labor support Alds. Marty Quinn (13) and Bennett Lawson (44) today announced an agreement on a revised Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance that is set to bring much-needed affordable housing options to Chicago residents while ensuring fair labor practices. The revised ordinance has the…

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Chicago aldermen embrace selfish politics over public need

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago aldermen embrace selfish politics over public need Nine Chicago aldermen are hoping to undermine Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson using emotional distractions and are failing to address real issues like cracking down on increasing crime. They are demanding Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) should be stripped of power because he was at a rally where an American flag…

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Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent Public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 beginning at 6 PM Alds. Marty Quinn (13), Silvana Tabares (23) Ray Lopez (15) and Derrick Curtis (18) are encouraging residents to attend the upcoming forum hosted by the Community…

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From 8 Years Ago: 30 years isn’t too late to start at Regional News

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

From 8 Years Ago: 30 years isn’t too late to start at Regional News Eight years ago, Columnist Ray Hanania returned to the original job he was offered in 1985 at The Regional News, one he had to turn down after being offered a job a week later by the Chicago Sun-Times. This column was…

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American Arab Chamber applauds Chicago compromise on flavored tobacco ban

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

American Arab Chamber applauds Chicago compromise on flavored tobacco ban Chicago Aldermen adopted a ban on the use of flavored tobacco in vapes that appeal to children under the age of 21. The ordinance was adjusted so as not to undermine the Hookah lounge industry which provides an American Arab cultural experience to people who…

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