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Is Thanksgiving and Christmas about celebration, or just about the money?

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Is Thanksgiving and Christmas about celebration, or just about the money? Thanksgiving and Christmas have been forcibly morphed from family holidays into commercial focused profit generation and greed. It’s no longer about families, enjoyment or religion but rather about spending money. By Ray Hanania When I was growing up, a phrase I am sure younger…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Culture, Features, Opinion, rayhanania, Seniors

Vote against any member of Congress who doesn’t support this Social Security protection bill

November 17, 2023November 21, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Vote against any member of Congress who doesn’t support this Social Security protection bill By Ray Hanania US Rep. Thomas Massie (Republican Kentucky) continues to reintroduce a bill that would prevent the double taxation of Social Security payments to seniors and retirees, but not enough members of Congress will support it. In fact, opposition to…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, Seniors, Taxes

McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly By Ray Hanania This past week, we saw how getting older is handled by American politics. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had a “senior moment” while speaking to the news media. He’s 81 years old. McConnell’s aides escorted him to his office, after the…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Media Bias, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and…

Baby Boomers, Civil Rights, Federal, National, News, Seniors, Taxes

Seniors being abandoned by extremist politics on both sides

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors being abandoned by extremist politics on both sides By Ray Hanania Buried in a lot of the news over the past few weeks was the announcement that Social Security recipients will see a 20 percent cut in monthly payments by 2034, predicting the Social Security Trust Fund will “run out” by 2035. That’s only…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Taxes

Do more for senior citizens like we do for illegal aliens

February 3, 2023February 6, 2023 Ray Hanania 4 Comments

Do more for senior citizens like we do for illegal aliens By Ray Hanania They’re talking about how social security will run out of money by the year 2033. Run out of money? Social security recipients have been putting money into the system every year that they have been working, shaving to feed their families…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Civil Rights, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Taxes

Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus

October 29, 2022February 4, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus Although politicians in the Republican and Democratic Party pander to the senior vote, the Democrats did the most damage to the Social Security system fear mongering that if they don’t impose changes the system will collapse. But if the system were to collapse, it is…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Health, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Taxes, Veterans

Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Highway Commissioner Rubino Supports Cell Phone For Seniors Program Highway Department to be a collection site Do you have an old cell phone that sits in a drawer in your kitchen or on a shelf in your closet at home? Then it is time to clear the clutter and head to the Highway Department. Highway…

Cook County, Environment, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans

September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy Targeting Elderly Americans Despicable scammers who targeted seniors are arrested, charged and convicted by U.S. Justice Department. The convicted scammers are Timothy Ingram aka “Bleezy,” 30, of North Hollywood, California; and Joaquin Lopez, 46, of Hollywood, Florida. The criminals were convicted of extortion and fraud,…

Baby Boomers, Crime, Federal, Law, National, News, Police, Seniors, Technology

Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Biden’s student tuition relief will be a tax burden on seniors By Ray Hanania President Biden announced that he will provide college tuition relief estimated to be between $300 billion and $985 billion, depending on how many people apply. Why only waive debt for students? Why not waive mortgage debt for homeowners? Why not waive…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Education, Government, National, Opinion, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Remembering a past that has long left Chicago behind

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Remembering a past that has long left Chicago behind Chicago was a different place when I grew up there in the 1950s and 1960s. People felt safer and some problems and there was less crime. And, every ethnic and racial group lived openly among themselves proudly and happily. That is a far contrast from today’s…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Crime, Opinion, Police, Racism, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club

June 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady Announces the Supervisor’s Supper Club Are you looking to try new restaurants and meet new friends? This club might be perfect for you. Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and other Orland Township senior residents for food, drinks, and fun! The Supervisor’s Supper Club will meet quarterly for dinner at different local…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Features, food, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, restaurants, Seniors

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has posted the 2022 Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators on the IDPH website. The report contains additional information about each of the violations. The facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” or “A” violations of the…

Baby Boomers, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Guest Columnist No Comments

A bipartisan fix for America’s looming homecare crisis By Tom Ryan Within the next 40 years, the number of people over the age of 65 in this country will increase by about 70%. Many older Americans — three in four, according to an AARP survey — want to live out their golden years at home….

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Health, Opinion, Seniors

Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s Senior Health Fair celebrates Older American Month Orland Township to hold Senior Health Fair in May in recognizance of Older Americans Month Orland Township invites local seniors to take part in the month-long celebration of Older Americans Month. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they…

Baby Boomers, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day Love was in the air this month for township seniors. Over the course of a week, a total of nearly 150 seniors attended two separate Valentine’s Day events held by Orland Township. Even with the dreary winter weather and sudden snowstorms, seniors were adamant about being at the Township’s…

Baby Boomers, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township Activity Center to Host February Events Orland Township Activity Center will finally be operating at its fullest extent starting in February. The Orland Township Activity Center is planned to resume its operations to the fullest extent starting in February. The announcement comes just two weeks after the Orland Township Activity Center decided to…

Baby Boomers, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township seeking Income Tax Assistance volunteers to help Seniors Make a difference by assisting local senior residents with filing simple tax returns. Looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors right in your own community? Orland Township is recruiting volunteers to assist local senior residents with filing simple tax returns online. If…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland