Skip to content
  • Subscribe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Email
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Features
  • Subscribe FREE to Ray Hanania’s Columns
  • Advertise
Suburban Chicagoland

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Aaron Hanania
      • Steve Metsch
      • Steve Neuhaus
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • Midnight Flight Book
      • Midnight Flight Introduction
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 1
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 2
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 3
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 4
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 5
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 6
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 7
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 8
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 9
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 10
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 11
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 12
      • Midnight Flight Chapter 13
    • Villages, Cities & Towns
    • Federal Office Holders
    • County Officials
    • Legislators
  • Seniors
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Podcast
    • Two Guys on Politics
    • Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast
    • The Arab street Podcast
  • Submit a Press Release
  • Toggle search form
  • Chicago Wolves one win from Calder Cup Championship
    Chicago Wolves win over Springfield Thunderbirds puts them one away from Calder Cup championship Chicago
  • Morrison gets special attention at expense of taxpayers, column in the Regional News Newspaper June 23, 2022
    Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers Blogger
  • Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar
    Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements Cook County
  • Chicago Wolves take Game 3 for 2nd win in the Calder Cup Finals 2022 over Springfield Thunderbirds.
    Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds Chicago
  • Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart launched today a new Community Resource Center site where the public can walk in and secure assistance with a wide range of social services
     Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site  Cook County
  • San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
    Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end Bill Lipinski
  • Convicted sex predator Anthony Martin, senior vice president at Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison's company Morrison Security. Photo courtesy of the Cook County Courts
    Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans Blogger
  • Two Guys on Politics Facebook Stream
    Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection Baby Boomers
  • Gary Grasso, Republican Candidate for Congress int he 6th District
    Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Cook County
  • Chicago Wolves take 2nd game of Calder Cup Finals June 20, 2022
    Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game Chicago
  • Official Democratic Endorsements in the June 28, 2022 Primary election in Illinois
    Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements Chicago
  • Springfield Thunderbirds take Game 1 of Calder Cup Finals from Chicago Wolves
    Springfield Thunderbirds take first game of Calder Cup Finals against Chicago Wolves Chicago
  • Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Ou
    Clásico Capitalino match between Club América and Pumas at SeatGeek Stadium is Sold Out Cook County
  • Illinois State Fair 2022
    Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th Comedy
  • State Rep Fran Hurley 35th district
    Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers Crime

Tag: Chicago City Hall

Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog”

Posted on July 5, 2021October 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog”

Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog” I am grateful for the readership that I get in my opinion writing, and I appreciate those who support me and enjoy the column and recognize the importance of the angry haters, too. If I wanted a friend, I would go out and get a…

Read More “Opinion writing: “If you want a friend, get a dog”” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Editors Pick, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast
Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast

Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast Ray Hanania, a former Chicago City Hall reporter, and political columnist during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, has launched a new podcast available for free on most podcat systems. Called “Ray Hanania on Politics,” the podcast is recorded several times each week and addresses mainstream American politics…

Read More “Former Chicago City Hall reporter hosts politics podcast” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, Features, General Topics, News, Podcast, Politics

WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83

Posted on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83
WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83

WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83 Iconic African American television journalist Warner Saunders dies. Saunders was a brilliant reporter who fairly covered the news and sympathized with those who were oppressed. By Ray Hanania Warner Saunders was almost one-of-a-kind. Not only was he a true journalist, he was also a genuine human…

Read More “WMAQ TV Reporter Warner Saunders passes away at 83” »

  • Tweet
breaking news, Chicago, Media Bias, News, Obituary, Television

Who was Chicago’s Best Mayor?

Posted on September 16, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Who was Chicago’s Best Mayor?
Who was Chicago’s Best Mayor?

Who was Chicago’s Best Mayor? With Mayor Rahm Emanuel bowing out of next Spring’s Chicago mayoral elections, it’s a good time to look at the past eight of Chicago’s mayors to decide who was the “best” in a lot of different categories including inspirational, vindictive, vision, historic, and most productive. By Ray Hanania Chicago Mayor…

Read More “Who was Chicago’s Best Mayor?” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania

30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing

Posted on April 12, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing
30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing

30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing Chicago City Hall Journalist Harry Golden Jr., died on May 1, 1988, 30 years ago having documented Chicago’s rollercoaster political scene, and bringing to a final end the era of Front Page journalism. Golden was one of the best journalists in America at the time and has never…

Read More “30-year anniversary of a Chicago journalist’s passing” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Commentary, elections, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania
  • OPINION COLUMNS
  • Morrison gets special attention at expense of taxpayers, column in the Regional News Newspaper June 23, 2022
    Sean Morrison gets special police protection at expense of other taxpayers
    June 24, 2022
  • San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
    Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end
    June 21, 2022
  • Convicted sex predator Anthony Martin, senior vice president at Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison's company Morrison Security. Photo courtesy of the Cook County Courts
    Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans
    June 21, 2022
  • money $20 dollar bill, dollars, cash
    Right from the Middle: The China and Russia threat to the US Reserve Currency
    June 8, 2022
  • Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying
    June 6, 2022
  • Ray Hanania Opinion Column published in The Regional News Newspaper, Des Plaines Valley Newspaper and Southwest News Newspaper Group newspaper chain June 1, 2022
    The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written
    June 1, 2022

Subscribe

  • Ray-Hanania-Newsletter-300-wide-Banner.jpg

Trending

  • Senior Care Home, eberhard 🖐 grossgasteiger on social or copy the text below to attribute. Nursing Home Violations f... Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022 The Illinois Department... posted on June 7, 2022
  • Jacob Bean, 24. Photo courtesy of the Tinley Park Police Department Charges filed after alter... Charges filed after altercation leads to death of New Lenox man Tinley Par... posted on June 3, 2022
  • Jeffery M. Leving fights for your rights Court order protects girl... Court order protects girl from purported forced marriage, but police refuse... posted on May 28, 2022
  • Convicted sex predator Anthony Martin, senior vice president at Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison's company Morrison Security. Photo courtesy of the Cook County Courts Sean Morrison drops the b... Sean Morrison drops the ball fighting for Cook County Republicans Republic... posted on June 21, 2022
  • Northwestern Medicine Opens Multi-Specialty Clinic in Orland Park Neurology, esophageal and hepatology services in one convenient location Northwestern Medicine Ope... Northwestern Medicine Opens Multi-Specialty Clinic in Orland Park Neurolog... posted on June 13, 2022
  • NEWS
  • Chicago Wolves one win from Calder Cup Championship
    Chicago Wolves win over Springfield Thunderbirds puts them one away from Calder Cup championship
    June 25, 2022
  • Chicago Wolves take Game 3 for 2nd win in the Calder Cup Finals 2022 over Springfield Thunderbirds.
    Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds
    June 22, 2022
  • Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart launched today a new Community Resource Center site where the public can walk in and secure assistance with a wide range of social services
     Sheriff Dart Launches New Community Resource Center Site 
    June 22, 2022
  • Jeffery M. Leving fights for your rights
    CLE at Leving firm to focus on John Madden’s hearsay exceptions to children’s testimony in order of protection hearings
    June 22, 2022
  • Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar
    Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements
    June 22, 2022
  • Gary Grasso, Republican Candidate for Congress int he 6th District
    Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters
    June 21, 2022
  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png

The Political Pundit

Political Pundit Aug. 24, 2021. Taliban thanks president for boxes of MAGA hats
  • WORD PRESS REVIEWS
  • MyCloud by Western Digital, a hard drive that doesn't last. Don't purchase Western Digital.
    Western Digital tubes its loyal customers for profit
    October 17, 2021
  • Macho Themes website front page. Don't buy their themes. They don't work
    Difficulties with Macho Themes for WordPress
    August 21, 2021
  • TECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
  • Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price
    April 20, 2022
  • Book Cover "Laptop from Hell" by Miranda Devince
    Questions remain unanswered about Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukraine
    February 20, 2022
  • Amazon.com's "Day 1" tower in Seattle, WA in January 2017. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
    Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center
    January 16, 2022

Follow Ray Hanania at
Gab.com, MeWe.com
IDobbinate.com,
Twitter, Facebook

Creative Commons License
All works on this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Do not edit original work. Give credit to the original source.

What We’re Reading

Arab News Newspaper Leading English Language Publication in the GulfArab News Newspaper

Ray Hanania on Politics
SW News Newspaper Group

  • SPORTS
  • Chicago Wolves one win from Calder Cup Championship
    Chicago Wolves win over Springfield Thunderbirds puts them one away from Calder Cup championship
    June 25, 2022
  • Chicago Wolves take Game 3 for 2nd win in the Calder Cup Finals 2022 over Springfield Thunderbirds.
    Chicago Wolves seize Calder Cup Finals lead over Springfield Thunderbirds
    June 22, 2022
  • Chicago Wolves take 2nd game of Calder Cup Finals June 20, 2022
    Chicago Wolves triumph over the Springfield Thunderbirds in second Calder Cup Finals game
    June 21, 2022
  • Springfield Thunderbirds take Game 1 of Calder Cup Finals from Chicago Wolves
    Springfield Thunderbirds take first game of Calder Cup Finals against Chicago Wolves
    June 20, 2022
  • NEWS RELEASES
  • Senior Care Home, eberhard 🖐 grossgasteiger on social or copy the text below to attribute.
    Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2022
    June 7, 2022
  • John B. Schulz, 36, of the 7400 block of Brookside Drive in Hanover Park
    Hanover Park Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Attempt to Meet Minor for Sex
    May 27, 2022
  • State Rep Fran Hurley 35th district
    Hurley-led Measure to Support Families of Fallen First Responders Signed by Governor
    May 24, 2022
  • Orland Township hosts Job Fair
    Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
    May 17, 2022
  • Liz Gorman hosts Forum for Republican Candidates May 20. Former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the former presidential candidate and conscience of the Republican Conservative movement, will be a keynote speaker
    Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum
    May 16, 2022
Two Guys on PoliticsTwo Guys on Politics

John Kass Columns

Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications
  • BUSINESS NEWS
  • Congresswoman Marie Newman, 3rd District Illinois
    House passes two bills sponsored by Congresswoman Newman to support small businesses and strengthen trade
    June 9, 2022
  • Orland Township hosts Job Fair
    Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
    May 17, 2022
  • Closure notice from Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Arab and Muslim owned Citgo Gas Station at at 3759 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago.
    Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown
    May 7, 2022
  • John Husnick provides direction at Worth Township Career Fair
    Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students
    April 29, 2022
Click this link to watch or use the widget below:

Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.
Email Ray Hanania for more information about performing at your event at rghanania@gmail.com.

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme