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Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule

Posted on July 12, 2025July 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule
Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule

Chicago Wolves hockey unveil 2025-26 Season schedule The Chicago Wolves announced their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule on Thursday. The franchise’s 32nd season will feature a 72-game slate beginning with the Season Opener on Oct. 11 vs. the Wild in Iowa. The Wolves’ Home Opener will be Oct. 18 against the rival Rockford IceHogs at…

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Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28
Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28

Tastes and culture from 6 continents featured at SeatGeek Stadium World Fair US July 7 – 28 Organizers of the World Fair US at SeatGeek Stadium this month said they are hoping to recreate the successes they experienced at the 2020 World’s Fair hosted in Dubai. The World Fair US opens in Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium,…

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High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

Posted on September 27, 2024April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board
High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board

High School District 230’s President Lynn Zeder should resign from the board Opinion: District 230 President Lynn Zeder was aware of plans involving three TIF districts that will siphon hundreds of millions in property taxes from the district’s three high schools, but she has been publicly silent about it. Instead of addressing these TIFs, which…

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Leving legal team won appeal defending falsely accused Chicago dad

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving legal team won appeal defending falsely accused Chicago dad
Leving legal team won appeal defending falsely accused Chicago dad

Leving legal team won appeal defending falsely accused Chicago dad By Laura Reichel The Leving legal team won a critical decision from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in favor of an accused father they defended. It is terrifying for any father to be faced with the allegation that he neglected his…

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Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries

Posted on March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries
Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries

Hanania’s columns: Dune review, Pekau’s disrepect in Orland, #AbandonBiden and Best Middle East Bakeries By Ray Hanania My new syndicated column at www.Hanania.com or www.RayHanania.com has touched on a lot of topics this past week. I write four to six columns every week now, driven by what provokes my mind and I share them through…

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The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

Posted on October 21, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!
The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming!

The Importance of Checking Your Furnace, Winter is Coming! The weather might be crisp and lovely right now, but Chicago’s fierce winter winds and snow are on their way. Before it gets colder, take this time to check your furnace and any other appliances that may have been damaged in the June 29 – July…

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Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)
Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP)

Cicero First Deputy Police Chief named head of West Suburban Chiefs of Police (WSCOP) Town of Cicero 1st Deputy Police Supt. Luis Gutierrez will be honored on September 6, 2023, and sworn in as the new incoming President of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police Association (WSCOP).  Gutierrez will be the first Command Officer from…

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Overnight road closures set for Roberts Road and 87th Street as part of Tri-State Tollway reconstruction work

Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Overnight road closures set for Roberts Road and 87th Street as part of Tri-State Tollway reconstruction work
Overnight road closures set for Roberts Road and 87th Street as part of Tri-State Tollway reconstruction work

Overnight road closures set for Roberts Road and 87th Street as part of Tri-State Tollway reconstruction work Local road closures with detours needed over next two weeks to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Overnight local road closures with detours will be scheduled over the next two weeks on Roberts Road and 87thStreet to accommodate mainline…

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How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area

Posted on January 31, 2023February 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area
How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area

How to have a great Middle Eastern meal in Orland Park area This a “How To” for Americans interested in experiencing the exotic and exciting flavors of Middle East and Arab foods. A lot of Americans ask me all the time how to enjoy a great Arab and Middle Eastern meal and I am happy…

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Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee
Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee

Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee State Rep. Fran Hurley will continue to serve as chair of the House Police and Fire Committee in the 103rd General Assembly, carrying on her mission of advocating for and supporting first responders. “Now more than ever, it’s important that Springfield prioritizes our police officers, firefighters and…

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My favorite southwest suburban restaurants with political spice

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on My favorite southwest suburban restaurants with political spice
My favorite southwest suburban restaurants with political spice

My favorite southwest suburban restaurants with political spice Political columnist Ray Hanania takes you on a quick tour of some of his favorite politically flavored restaurants in the Chicagoland Suburbs, when you can’t go to Manny’s Deli in Chicago’s South Loop. JC’s Pub & Ristorante, Bucks Pit Stop, and JC Georges are the best with…

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Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!
Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!

Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest! Consolidated High School District 230 Sandburg High School once again kicks off Art-ober with Chalkfest, a large chalk mural that all students from all art classes contribute to in some way. Guest artist Adam Fabianski joined the Eagle student artists for the 10th year to design, layout and…

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Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop!

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop!
Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop!

Stagg Marching Band Pit Crew as efficient as a NASCAR pit stop! The team that does a lot of the work to help the Stagg High school band perform works behind the scenes like a NASCAR pit stop. The students are profiled in this feature With well-oiled precision, nearly one dozen Stagg High School Marching…

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House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects
House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects

House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects New funding to support Southwest Side small businesses, infrastructure, educational programs, health services, safety improvements and more As part of the Omnibus Appropriations, the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 10, 2022) passed more than $4 million in new federal funding to…

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Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal
Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal

Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal The Chicago Red Stars, behind a second-half goal thanks to link up play between Sarah Woldmoe and Mal Pugh, defeated Gotham FC 1-0 and advanced to the NWSL Semifinal next week vs Portland. KEY MOMENTS 55’ – A flurry of Gotham attacks came down…

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La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

Posted on September 18, 2021September 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs
La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs If you are looking for a great French restaurant and that authentic French experience, you don’t have to look further than La Crepe Bistro in Homer Glen. The menu is exquisite and the food is authentic. No one replicates the French cafe aura better than…

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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Posted on August 29, 2021September 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast
Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast to offer Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania. Listen to the first episode below Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania have partnered to offer a…

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Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 By News Editor
Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations

Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations; El Chapo wife pleads guilty Daughter of Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced for Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act. Jessica Johanna Oseguera Gonzalez, 34, of Guadalajara, Mexico, pleaded guilty on March 12, 2021. According to court documents, she violated the criminal penalties of the…

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