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Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Five individuals have been charged in federal court in Chicago with assaulting or forcibly resisting federal agents who were engaged in immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Ill. over the weekend. The defendants were among a crowd…

Civil Rights, Crime, Federal, Government, immigrant, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

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 Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Immigration Fraud

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 News Editor No Comments

Chicago Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Immigration Fraud A Chicago man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for knowingly providing false verifications of employment for foreign nationals seeking to stay in the United States on an immigration visa, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Zhao Tai Cui charged F-1 visa…

Crime, Federal, immigrant, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Federal Indictment Charges Man With Illegally Possessing Loaded Machine Gun in Chicago Park

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Federal Indictment Charges Man With Illegally Possessing Loaded Machine Gun in Chicago Park A man has been indicted on a federal firearm charge for allegedly illegally possessing a loaded machine gun in a Chicago park. Eddie Arguelles possessed the firearm on May 14, 2025, in Riis Park in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, according…

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Illinois Republicans slam crime challenges in Chicago and region

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Republicans slam crime challenges in Chicago and region Illinois faces a growing public safety crisis, and nowhere is it more evident than in Chicago. While Washington, D.C. has seen progress under President Donald J. Trump’s crime initiative—leading to hundreds of illegal firearm arrests and thousands overall—our own state leadership refuses to take decisive action….

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Federal, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Twin Brothers from Orland Park’s Troop 318 Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor: Eagle Scout Troop 318 of Orland Park, Illinois, is proud to announce that twin brothers Adel and Omar Nofal have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Scouting America. They become the 224th and 225th Eagle Scouts in the troop’s…

Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Tinley Park

Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in Annual Best Hospital Rankings Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospital rankings. For the 14th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named to the Best Hospital Honor Roll. Additionally, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the only Illinois…

Baby Boomers, Chicago, Health, News, Seniors

Author Charlene Wexler Earns Apex Award for Farewell to South Shore

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Author Charlene Wexler Earns Apex Award for Farewell to South Shore Author Charlene Wexler recently won a 2025 Communications Concepts Award of Excellence for her book Farewell to South Shore, published by Speaking Volumes. “Farewell to South Shore taps into and articulates a woman’s emotions related to dealing with a changing society, particularly its expectations of…

Books & Films, Chicago, Entertainment, Features, News, NewsWire

In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

In response to draft effort, Jesse Jackson Jr. forms Exploratory Committee to consider 2nd Congressional District run In response to an effort by retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and a growing number of political and community leaders to draft him into the race for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District seat, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr….

Chicago, elections, Federal, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seven Individuals Charged in Drug and Firearm Investigation Centered on South Side of Chicago A drug and firearm investigation centered on the South Side of Chicago has resulted in federal criminal charges against seven individuals. A superseding indictment returned by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago accuses the seven defendants of participating…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges Man with Assaulting Federal Employee Outside Federal Courthouse in Downtown Chicago The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged a man with assaulting a federal employee outside of the federal courthouse in downtown Chicago. The assault occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2025, as the victim was standing on the sidewalk outside of…

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Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Five Defendants Charged in Federal Investigation Targeting Fentanyl Sales in Chicago A federal investigation into fentanyl sales in Chicago has resulted in drug or firearm charges against five individuals. An indictment unsealed this week in federal court in Chicago accuses four of the defendants of conspiring to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin in the city…

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Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered A 57-year-old Chicago man is facing a Class 1 Felony Theft charge after the Sheriff’s Police Organized Retail Crime Unit recovered approximately $400,000 in stolen fitness equipment and other goods taken during area cargo thefts, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, June 11,…

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Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Roseland Ceasefire Holds First Fundraiser to Kickoff National Anti-Violence Prevention Month Even though this weekend saw the murder of one person and 15 others wounded, gun violence is down overall. Just last week, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was touting the good news this year’s Memorial Day weekend saw in gun violence reduction. According to Chicago…

Chicago, Crime, Culture, News, Police, Racism

Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests Book up! Theater for the very young (ages 0-5) in 12 Chicago parks (july 23 – aug.10); TJ and Dave improv sensation returns (july 24-26); 4th annual sweetest season gathering of indigenous creativity (august 1-2); and free readings of new plays by Satya Jnani Chávez…

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President Obama Visits Future Obama Presidential Center Chef, Cliff Rome, at His Restaurant Ahead of Opening in 2026

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

President Obama Visits Future Obama Presidential Center Chef, Cliff Rome, at His Restaurant Ahead of Opening in 2026 President Obama visited Chicago for the past couple of days to discuss planning and details for the Obama Presidential Center, ranging from the dining experience to testing various museum exhibits to touring the museum site. As part…

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Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues We Won’t Go Back, the latest novel from award-winning author Charlene Wexler, has been published by Speaking Volumes. We Won’t Go Back, the second book of Wexler’s Farewell to South Shore series, is the story of Babs, who lived a pleasant life in a northern suburb…

Books & Films, Chicago, Culture, Entertainment, News, NewsWire

Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of Trump’s Targeted Cuts

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of Trump’s Targeted Cuts Chicago is seeing some of its lowest homicide numbers since 1962, according to the City of Chicago. In April, 20 homicides were recorded. That brings the total number of people slain to 116, which are 35 people fewer than last year. One…

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