Tag: Chicagoland

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

Posted on 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 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…

Read More “House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects” »

Chicago, Federal, Government, Health, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

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

Posted on 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 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…

Read More “Red Stars triumph in 1-0 victory, will play Thorns in Semifinal” »

Cook County, Features, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

Posted on 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 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…

Read More “La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs” »

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, food, Photos, rayhanania, restaurants, Review, Suburban Chicagoland

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

Posted on 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 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…

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

Baby Boomers, Bill Lipinski, Chicago, Cook County, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Podcast, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations

Posted on By News Editor

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…

Read More “Mexican Cartel drug kingpin’s daughter sentenced for narcotics violations” »

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Government, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible

Posted on By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible

Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible New ASAP Act would establish a federal grant program to upgrade transit systems across the nation to be 100% accessible   On Tuesday May 18, 2021, U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03) and Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04) introduced legislation to make public transportation…

Read More “Congress members Newman and Garcia introduce bill to make public transit more accessible” »

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, Government, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Wolves add first-rounder Bokk

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves add first-rounder Bokk

Wolves add first-rounder Bokk The Chicago Wolves announced Saturday that forward Dominik Bokk has been assigned to the team for the upcoming 2020-21 season by the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes. The 20-year-old Bokk was selected by the St. Louis Blues with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft,…

Read More “Wolves add first-rounder Bokk” »

Briefs, Chicago, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2

Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2 Calling all South Side business owners! This is your last chance to apply for this year’s small business competition, South Side Pitch. Are you interested in a chance to compete for a top prize of $8,000? Would you like to expose your business to potential customers throughout Chicago? If…

Read More “Annual SouthSide pitch extended to Sept. 2” »

Business, Entertainment, Features, news release, Suburban Chicagoland, Television

Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals

Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals Gage Quinney and Patrick Brown converted in the shootout to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals on Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Brown scored twice in regulation for the Wolves (2-3-1-0) while 21-year-old goaltender Dylan Ferguson (1-0-0) earned the victory in…

Read More “Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals” »

News, Sports

Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program

Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program Lipinski Praises Step Forward Towards Admitting Poland to the Visa Waiver Program as Polish President Visits U.S. House to review Polish Visa Waicver legislation introduced by U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski. Chicago and its suburbs have one of the largest concentrations of Polish Americans Under current…

Read More “Lipinski pushes to add Poland to US Visa Waiver program” »

Chicago, Federal, News, Suburban Chicagoland

A Comment on Past and Present Veteran Behavior

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on A Comment on Past and Present Veteran Behavior

A comment on Past and Present Veteran behavior By Jerry Field  On occasion there are stories and articles that are in keeping with a special day. Memorial Day is one Day that is a special day for all Military and Veterans, and their families and friends.  Heidi Anderson of the Novo Group, Inc. in Milwaukee…

Read More “A Comment on Past and Present Veteran Behavior” »

Chicago, General Topics, Government, Suburban Chicagoland, Veterans, Veterans Column

Chicago Cultural Alliance offers wide range of ethnic programs

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Cultural Alliance offers wide range of ethnic programs

Chicago Cultural Alliance offers wide range of ethnic programs As usual, we have a ton of events for you to enjoy all around Chicago. Our online event listing is chock full of events hand picked just for you, including exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, workshops, and more! It’s been hot out, so we’re taking a quick…

Read More “Chicago Cultural Alliance offers wide range of ethnic programs” »

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, Festival, News