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Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness Very few people have done more to strengthen diversity in Illinois than Patricia Michalski, who passed away on December 17, 2022. Pat was an activist dedicated to bringing people of all races, ethnicities and nationalities in the Chicagoland area together. And she did it…

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers, and the tragedy of O’Hare Airport Ray Hanania writes to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and describes the horror of having to travel through O’Hare Airport’s filthy, disgusting condition while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot promotes her candidacy for re-election in nauseating ads that repetitively broadcast over O’Hare…

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the…

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Cook County Treasurer analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards Cook County property tax analysis: Latino wards see dramatic increases; new state law, reassessments and controversial TIF funds result in higher taxes for most property owners As property tax bills land in Cook County mailboxes over the coming days, businesses and homeowners will likely…

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Alderman Raymond Lopez announces he will not run for mayor

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alderman Raymond Lopez announces he will not run for mayor Alderman Raymond Lopez, one of Chicago’s most progressive and dedicated city leaders said Monday that he will not run for mayor of Chicago in order to avoid weakening the challenges to incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lopez is one of only two Hispanics who was considering…

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Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses Registration now open with presentations and resources from leading financial institutions on financial best practices, access to capital, and small business growth strategies The Illinois Tollway is hosting a Building the Road to Success: Financial Planning for Small Businesses event in Chicago this week to…

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State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will tell listeners to his weekly radio show about a decision his legal team won from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in favor of a father his firm represented. “I believe there is little…

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lakeview co-hosts inaugural Oktoberfest Oct 1 – 2

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lakeview co-hosts inaugural Oktoberfest Oct 1 – 2 Ou Lady of Mount Carmel, in partnership with Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, announce the inaugural OcktoberFest, October 1 – 2 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Held in the East Parking Lot in Lakeview, Our Lady of Mount…

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Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire Billionaire Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to bring the National Democratic Convention to Chicago to boost his chances to become president. So what entertainment can the convention offer delegates? in ChicagoStan Shootings. Carjackings. Gun violence. Anti-Police riots. By Ray Hanania Gov. J.B. Pritzker has so much…

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Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb The recent mass shooting in Highland Park only reminds us how different gun violence and homicides are viewed, discussed and perceived in the public and mainstream news media when compared to the greater and everyday violence that consumes Chicago and Cook County….

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Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves win Central Division and move on to Western Conference finals Leivo’s hat trick knocks out Milwaukee Wolves host Game 1 of Western Conference Finals on Friday, June 3. Chicago hosts either Stockton or Colorado in Game 1 on Friday, June 3 Veteran forward Josh Leivo produced his second professional hat trick as the…

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‘Weird Al’ vanity tour a smash

May 27, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

‘Weird Al’ vanity tour a smash Focuses on his own music, puts parodies on hold By Steve Metsch About two-thirds of the way through his longest song, “Weird Al” Yankovic stopped the music and said he forgot where he was. He decided, much to the amusement of the faithful gathered in Uihlein Hall in Milwaukee’s…

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Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown Lightfoot shuts down Arab and Muslims businesses when crimes are committed near them but she doesn’t shutdown stores owned by other racial groups. Last summer, 150 Arab and Muslim stores were closed by a Task Force that based its criteria solely on racism…

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Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports Two boys were taken by their mother from Illinois to Oklahoma, where they were reportedly abused and neglected. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. found them, rescued them, reunited them with their father in Illinois, and won custody for Dad, Dads…

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Lightfoot uses taxpayer dollars for political stunt

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Lightfoot uses taxpayer dollars for political stunt After Dr. Willie Wilson launched two successful gasoline giveaways to ease the gasoline costs for motorists in the Chicagoland area — not just in Chicago where he is running for Mayor — the failed Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, who was responsible for widespread discrimination against Arab Americans,…

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Hanania launches second season of Arab Radio show in Chicago

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania launches second season of Arab Radio show in Chicago Veteran journalist and columnist Ray Hanania returns to radio this week expanding his syndicated radio show to include Chicago on WNWI AM 1080 radio. “The Ray Hanania Radio Show,” hosted by the U.S. Arab Radio Network in Dearborn, Michigan, will broadcast live every Wednesday WNZK…

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Egonmwan calls for City to protect Black women from violence

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Egonmwan calls for City to protect Black women from violence NPHC-Chicago will host a candlelight vigil tonight (Friday, March 25, 2022) for the victims beginning at 6 PM at the 7200 block of South Vincennes to raise awareness of the violence against African American women in Chicago African American women in Chicago are in need…

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Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to receive the Polish Daily News “Dziennik Zwiazkowy” 2021 Person of the Year award on March 23, 2022 On March 23, 2022, Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, in recognition of her long-standing service to the residents of Cook County and the…

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