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Bolingbrook hosts International Festival Saturday July 11, 2026

July 9, 2026July 11, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bolingbrook hosts International Festival Saturday July 11, 2026 DON’T MISS the iFest 2026 Saturday July 11, 2026. Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us Saturday, July 11, for iFest 2026—Bolingbrook’s biggest celebration of cultures from around the world! From incredible live entertainment and authentic international cuisine to cultural exhibits, artisan vendors and family…

Bolingbrook, Business, Culture, DuPage, Entertainment, Events, Festival, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Tinley Police file murder charges against spouse in the murder of his wife and three daughters

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Tinley Police file murder charges against spouse in the murder of his wife and three daughters Maher Kassem, 63, of the 7400 block of W. 173rd Place, Tinley Park, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder after a domestic incident Sunday, Jan. 21 at his home. Kassem shot and killed his wife Majeda Kassem,…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Arab Americans oppose “MENA” bill and urge “ARAB” be recognized as an MBE and in Census

March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Arab Americans oppose “MENA” bill and urge “ARAB” be recognized as an MBE and in Census Arab American leaders are pushing back against legislation that would designate the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) category for the Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and the U.S. Census arguing that the MENA Category will only help fuel more…

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas has proposed a City Council investigation into how a Chicago Building Department Task FOrce has been harassing and inspecting small businesses in the inner city of Chicago that apparently has targeted business owners of color, including enforcing Mayor Lori…

Chicago, Government, News, Politics, Racism

Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community

October 28, 2018October 29, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Miriam Zayed passing mourned by Chicagolands Arab, Muslim community Local activist fought for the rights of Arabs and Muslims in the Chicagoland area and also for the rights of all in mainstream American politics. Miriam Zayed was among one of the first two Arab Americans in Chicagoland to run for public elective office in the…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Editors Pick, Features, National, News, Obituary, Orland Park, Politics, Racism, Religion, Suburban Chicagoland, women

Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook

August 9, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

Editors Pick, Features, food, Opinion, rayhanania, Recipes

Muslim, Christian and Jew to perform comedy for Interfaith group in Deerfield Oct. 24

October 24, 2015April 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Muslim, Christian and Jew to perform comedy for Interfaith group in Deerfield Oct. 24 Deerfield, Il. – An interfaith gathering of people committed to promoting religious tolerance and inter-cultural dialogue will host a comedy show in Deerfield Oct. 24 featuring three comedians of different faiths. The three performers at the show hosted by the Southeast…