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

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion on Chicago, Illinois and America

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Biography: Aaron Hanania
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Events
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • “MIdnight Flight” Online Book
      • Midnight Flight Book Overview
      • 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
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Radio, Podcast, Books
  • News Wire
  • Hanania on Tiktok
  • Archive 2004-2013
  • Toggle search form
  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch, the State Represenative of the 7th House District, was the keynote speaker at the Town of CIcero annual Commemoration for the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero
    Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important Government
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners Cook County
  • father children Leving
    Leving Team Restored Dad’s Place in Daughters’ Lives and Saved Him from Jail Dads' Rights
  • O'Hare Rideshare cars courtesy ray hanania
    More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill Illinois Legislature
  • Metropolis Wizard of Oz cast Arlington Heights, 2026
    Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026 Entertainment
  • Windy City Boat & Yacht Show
    Top Things to See and Experience at the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Chicago
  • Andrew Boutros US Attorney Illinois
    United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances Federal
  • U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth
    Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe Federal
  • OP News Release Aquatic e coli
    Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday Government
  • Leving father son soccer
    Leving Team Protected Dad’s Child from Serious Harm in High-Stakes Court Victory Dads' Rights
  • OFPD Fire Chief John Purtill, to be sworn in June 9, 2026
    Orland Fire Protection District names new Fire Chief – swearing-in Ceremony June 9 Fire
  • THE NEW MUSICAL ICEBOY! WITH MEGAN MULLALLY AND NICK OFFERMAN, GREY HENSON, CEDRIC YARBROUGH, SARAH STILES, ALEX GOODRICH & MORE
    A peek into the new musical Iceboy! with Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Grey Henson, Cedric Yarbrough, Sarah Stiles, Alex Goodrich & more Entertainment
  • Andrew Boutros US Attorney Illinois
    United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Sweeping Reforms to Internal Grand Jury Practices and Disclosures Civil Rights
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes image from website
    Nothing Bundt Cakes® Brings Back Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl and Debuts Banana Prepared with NUTELLA® Pop-Up for Spring Entertainment
  • Emagine Theater courtesy Emagine Theaters
    Enjoy special film screenings, deal and in-theatre experience at Emagine Theatres this June Entertainment

Tag: Chicago mayor

No Whites allowed in Lightfoot’s Chicago

Posted on May 31, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on No Whites allowed in Lightfoot’s Chicago
No Whites allowed in Lightfoot’s Chicago

No Whites allowed in Lightfoot’s Chicago Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a real lightweight when it comes to Chicago mayors. She is not just afraid to take on tough issues and doesn’t know how to deal with Chicago’s out-of-control street gang gun violence, but she is a racist and only wants to do interviews with…

Read More “No Whites allowed in Lightfoot’s Chicago” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Government, Opinion, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

“Black Friday” and the racism of racism

Posted on December 3, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on “Black Friday” and the racism of racism
“Black Friday” and the racism of racism

“Black Friday” and the racism of racism Imagine the cries of racism if a “White” Mayor had said that he or she planned to organize a day to promote and help “White owned businesses” survive in today’s economy. But you don’t have to imagine that a Black Mayor, Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot, would organize a…

Read More ““Black Friday” and the racism of racism” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Business, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Opinion, Police, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics
Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics

Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics Podcaster Marc Sims discusses the challenges facing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in fighting rising crime  and how the gun violence can be addressed effectively during his podcast, “Just a Few Questions.” Hanania and Sims also talk about the battle between President Donald Trump and Joe…

Read More “Hanania joins podcaster Marc Sims on Chicago and National politics” »

  • Tweet
Commentary, Government, National, News, Opinion, Podcast, Politics, Racism, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

The hatred and reverse racism of the protests

Posted on June 17, 2020July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The hatred and reverse racism of the protests
The hatred and reverse racism of the protests

The hatred and reverse racism of the protests Mayor Lori Lightfoot has again taken the side of injustice, marginalizing the violence of the looters, arsonists and even killers who attacked business and police in order to play politics with the emotions and violence of the Black Lives Matter protests following in the wake of the…

Read More “The hatred and reverse racism of the protests” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Business, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Government, Opinion, Police, Politics, restaurants, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot puts her own personal agenda ahead of the safety of not only the citizens of Chicago but all of Cook County in a selfish political display that jeopardizes the safety of everyone who doesn’t embrace violence. Lightfoot has done nothing to prosecute the looters…

Read More “Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lets everyone down” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Crime, Government, News, Opinion, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites
Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites

Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker are using the coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic as a political weapon to advance their partisan political agendas. Instead of working with President Donald Trump, whom they loath, Lightfoot and Pritzker are blaming their own shortcomings on the President, to help cover…

Read More “Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, elections, Government, Health, Opinion, Politics

Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police

Posted on June 12, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police
Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police

Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police Chicago continues to be ravaged by street gang gun-related violence. Mayor Lightfoot has vowed to address the problem. But only focusing on the Chicago Police is not the answer. More emphasis needs to be placed on the residents living in the communities where the violence occurs to…

Read More “Hold communities accountable and stop blaming the police” »

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

What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves

Posted on February 9, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves
What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves

What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves Comparing the campaign TV ads of the various mayoral candidates says a lot about who they really are and what their priorities are, or are not. The  candidates for Chicago mayor define themselves in their TV campaign ads. Here’s what it looks like. Published in the…

Read More “What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves” »

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

In Chicago mayoral election, other issues are important, too

Posted on January 29, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on In Chicago mayoral election, other issues are important, too
In Chicago mayoral election, other issues are important, too

In Chicago mayoral election, other issues are important, too With all the usual issues being skirted and glossed over in the Chicago Mayoral election, voters should take notice of the undercurrent of issues on the sidelines that have as much impact on their lives as the rest. Conspiracies are a part of Chicago politics, so…

Read More “In Chicago mayoral election, other issues are important, too” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, elections, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

Posted on January 10, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle
WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle WGN hosted a fast-paced mayoral forum that brought 13 of the city’s 21 candidates who are running for mayor to the forefront. Although the forum didn’t get down into deep details on issues, it gave the public a chance to get a broad sense of which candidate…

Read More “WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle” »

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

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad

Posted on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad
Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad We released our first digital ad last week, “Getting It Done On Education,” and we can’t wait for you to see it! Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have been struggling for too long, but with Gery’s experience as board president of CPS, he has a plan to strengthen and…

Read More “Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, elections, Government, News, Politics

Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections
Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections

Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections Veteran journalists Del Marie Cobb and Ray Hanania join guest host Bruce DuMont on this week’s episode of “Chicago Newsroom” hosted by Ken Davis. Cobb, Hanania and DuMont analyze results of the Nov. 6, 2018 General Elections on President Trump, the Democrats and Republicans. The panel also look at…

Read More “Video: Chicago Newsroom on CAN TV analyzes elections” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, elections, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Television, Videos

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown
Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown During a recent appearance on the PBS show, “Chicago Tonight,” William J. Kelly, the only Republican candidate for Chicago mayor, blasted the Chicago media and national Democrats for giving Rahm a pass on the Chicago Public Schools sex abuse and rape scandal – a sharp contrast to their…

Read More “Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown” »

  • Tweet
News

Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor

Posted on September 19, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor
Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor

Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor Who will be Chicago’s next mayor? The decision will be made by Chicago’s racially divided voters, Blacks, Whites and Hispanics. The first run will see all of the racial blocks divided and the two candidates who receive the most votes — no one will win the 50 percent…

Read More “Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor” »

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

Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Posted on July 21, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel

Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel I’ve covered six Chicago Mayors since 1976 including Mayors Richard J. Daley, Michael A. Bilandic, Jane M. Byrne, Harold Washington, Eugene Sawyer and Richard M. Daley. But I have yet to get Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to allow me to interview him, despite numerous requests. What’s the excuse…

Read More “Pretend interview with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel” »

  • Tweet
Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Editors Pick, elections, Government, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania

McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting

Posted on July 16, 2018March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting
McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting

McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting Former Chicago Police Superintendent and Candidate for Mayor of Chicago Garry McCarthy issued this statement on rising violence in the City of Chicago: “These kinds of shooting incidents are a tragedy. As a city, we all lose when they occur. I offer my condolence to the victim’s family. At…

Read More “McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting” »

  • Tweet
breaking news, Chicago, elections, General Topics, Government, News, Police

Posts pagination

Previous 1 2

Links to the Latest News by other media that is worth reading with attribution
Arab Center Ad
  • NEWS
  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch, the State Represenative of the 7th House District, was the keynote speaker at the Town of CIcero annual Commemoration for the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero
    Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important
    June 5, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
    June 5, 2026
  • father children Leving
    Leving Team Restored Dad’s Place in Daughters’ Lives and Saved Him from Jail
    June 5, 2026
  • O'Hare Rideshare cars courtesy ray hanania
    More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill
    June 4, 2026
  • Metropolis Wizard of Oz cast Arlington Heights, 2026
    Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announces cast and creative team for The Wizard of Oz July 8 – August 9, 2026
    June 4, 2026

Courageous Thought Syndicate Columns

Subscribe to Ray Hanania's column graphic

Enter Your Email to Subscribe to Ray Hanania’s Columns

  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png

Mohammed Faheem The Lightning Strike Radio

Restaurant Reviews

Photo: Sullivan's Steakhouse Lobster Tempura
Restaurant Reviews
  • OPINION
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Illinois Takes a Major Step to Protect Homeowners
    June 5, 2026
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Property Tax Pointers: 10 Must-Know Tips for Homeowners
    May 22, 2026
  • Ray Hanania on Politics podcast logo
    Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI
    May 7, 2026
John Kass Columns

Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE TO RAY HANANIA'S YOUTUBE VIDEOS


Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.

Follow Ray Hanania at
Twitter
Facebook
TitkTok
BlueSky
RayHanania Columns

Creative Commons License
All work 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. Some photos published with permission from Zemanta and Wikipedia.

Categories

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme