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Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024 designed to protect Chicago firefighters when they battle blazes on the city’s rooftops and are confronted with potentially dangerous falling hazards like skylights and other roof openings. Named the Price Ordinance, the legislation honors…

Chicago, Fire, Government, News

Inherit the Wind performance extended through Oct. 20 at The Goodman Theatre

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Inherit the Wind performance extended through Oct. 20 at The Goodman Theatre It’s Opening Night and the verdict from Chicago audience is in: Inherit the Wind extended through Oct. 20 The jury of its peers finds Inherit the Wind at Goodman Theatre worthy of a one-week extension, adding six more performances of Henry Godinez’s major revival of Jerome Lawrence and Robert…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, News, NewsWire, Theater

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Utilizing practice management software

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Utilizing practice management software The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on September 19th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Experienced matrimonial Managing Attorney Jeffrey Paustian will be the…

Jeffery Leving, Law, News

7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11 Subtext Studio Theatre Company’s Que Te Vaya Bien, Part of Destinos: 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival Opens October 11th at Greenhouse Theater Center Subtext Studio Theatre Company (SSTC) announces the first production of Season Two: Generations featuring the world premiere play Que Te Vaya Bienby Artistic…

Chicago, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Features, News, Theater

Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen Our office was informed last night of a confirmed case of measles identified in a resident at the new arrivals shelter in Pilsen. Commissioners and personnel from Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Family and Support…

Chicago, Health, News

Leving team wins court victory for Dad and his little girl

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving team wins court victory for Dad and his little girl CHICAGO- Dad has been struggling to stay in his 7-year-old daughter’s life after a difficult divorce. Dad, despite his strained relationship with his ex-wife, has always been a loving and dedicated father to his daughter. Suddenly, Dad found himself being denied all contact with…

Chicago, Cook County, Jeffery Leving, Law, News

Wolves roar back from behind to defeat Iowa Wilds in overtime game Sunday

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves roar back from behind to defeat Iowa Wilds in overtime game Sunday The Chicago Wolves rallied to defeat the Iowa Wild 4-3 in overtime Sunday Feb. 25, 2024 at Allstate Arena. The Wild led the game 3 to 0 going in to the 2nd period, but the Wolves rallied and tied in the 3rd…

Chicago, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side A broad coalition of elected officials, community groups and local residents added their voices to the call to create an additional Chicago police district and new police beats on the city’s Southwest Side, at a press conference held Thursday morning at the Clearing Library,…

Chicago, Crime, News, Police

Unveiling Wonder: Andi Gladwin’s “SHUFFLED” Delivers an Unforgettable Night of Magic at The Rhapsody Theater in Chicago

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 Aaron Hanania No Comments

Unveiling Wonder: Andi Gladwin’s “SHUFFLED” delivers an unforgettable night of magic at The Rhapsody Theater in Chicago Andi Gladwin’s new intimate magic show unveils a mesmerizing fusion of storytelling, technology, and your very own deck of cards! An electrifying evening of magic awaits you for this brand-new show, developed exclusively for performances at The Rhapsody Theater….

Aaron Hanania, Blogger, Comedy, Commentary, Entertainment, Features, News, Opinion, Review, Theater

Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District By Ray Hanania Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, who has been one of the most vocal champions of citizen rights in Chicago and the region, announced Tuesday that he will be running as a Democratic candidate in the March 19, 2024 Democratic…

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

Fathers’ Rights Court victory: After hard-fought trial, judge gives custody of children to dad

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fathers’ Rights Court victory: After hard-fought trial, judge gives custody of children to dad In a case that involved the heartbreak of a mother’s illness and death, we fought and won in court to bring grief-stricken children back to their father. I’ll talk about this case on my weekly Chicago radio show, the Dads’ Rights…

Civil Rights, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago Aldermen set to reestablish limits to Welcoming City Ordinance Following an uptick in illegal activities at migrant shelters and police districts throughout the city, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) and several others want to return “commonsense restrictions” addressing public safety back into the city’s Welcoming City ordinance. Under the Lightfoot administration, all public safety carveouts…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Crime, immigrant, News

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are still rockin’

August 10, 2023August 11, 2023 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are still rockin’ Three hours and 26 songs have fans happy at Wrigley By Steve Metsch If your Friday night is open and you have money to spend, consider heading to Wrigley Field. No, the red-hot Cubs are not playing in their ivy-covered baseball shrine. But Bruce Springsteen…

Entertainment, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns By Ray Hanania Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez has always been on the cutting edge in the battle for truth. He was a courageous voice exposing the failings of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and remains one of a handful of aldermen who believe…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Culture, Government, immigrant, News, Politics

You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them Elected officials continue to focus their response to rising gun-related violence on the guns, not on the need to impose harsh punishments on those who use the guns. Gun laws stop law abiding citizens from owning guns, but they don’t stop the criminals…

Blogger, Commentary, Crime, Government, Law, Opinion, Orland Park, Police, Politics, rayhanania

Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy Egyptian immigrant Ahmed Ahmed continues to lead the field of Arab American standup comedy and big screen films as he tours the country performing at your favorite comedy venue. Ahmed is probably the first Arab American to make standup comedy and acting his career focus, and…

Blogger, Chicago, Comedy, Commentary, Entertainment, Features, Humor, Opinion, rayhanania

Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit The unit will focus on preventing violence and addressing conflict in Chicago via community Peacekeepers Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are launching a Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit (CPRU), a highly mobile team that…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alds Quinn, Tabares, Lopez & Curtis encourage residents to speak out on new Chicago Police Superintendent Public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 beginning at 6 PM Alds. Marty Quinn (13), Silvana Tabares (23) Ray Lopez (15) and Derrick Curtis (18) are encouraging residents to attend the upcoming forum hosted by the Community…

Chicago, Crime, Events, News, NewsWire, Police