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

Suburban Chicagoland

Original News, Features & Opinion

  • About
    • About
    • Advertise
    • Our Writers
      • Ray Hanania
      • Bill Lipinski
      • Aaron Hanania
      • Steve Metsch
      • Steve Neuhaus
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Reach Out
  • Sections
    • Opinion
    • News
    • Features
    • Seniors
    • Comic Strip
  • Library
    • Midnight Flight Book
      • 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
  • Seniors
  • Subscribe to Ray’s Columns
  • Comment
  • Podcast
    • Two Guys on Politics
    • Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast
    • The Arab street Podcast
  • Submit a Press Release
  • Toggle search form
  • Congressman Sean Casten
    Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage   Cook County
  • Former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the former presidential candidate and conscience of the Republican Conservative movement. Photo courtesy of Berry M. Goldwater Jr.
    Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday Blogger
  • ormer City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, ShawnTe Raines-Welch and Nick Kantas, candidates for Judge in the 4th SubCircuit, and Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar.
    Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 censorship
  • Orland Township hosts Job Fair
    Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair Business
  • Liz Gorman hosts Forum for Republican Candidates May 20. Former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the former presidential candidate and conscience of the Republican Conservative movement, will be a keynote speaker
    Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum breaking news
  • Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the driver services facility in the Orland Township Building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Also attending the ribbon cutting were (from left): Orland Township Trustee Antonio Rubino, Orland Township Trustee John Lynch, Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly and Senator Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort).
    Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Blogger
  • Closure notice from Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Arab and Muslim owned Citgo Gas Station at at 3759 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago.
    Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown Business
  • Two backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in John and Chloe Clayborn’s Lincoln Park living room — one “go bag” for each of them.
    Maintaining Calm Amid Chaos: Families Pack ‘Go Bags’ to be Ready for Natural Disasters Features
  • Fathers Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving
    Dad gains sole custody to protect son from reported abuse Chicago
  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker
    Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility Government
  • A Roe vs Wade support placard
    Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling Health
  • David Shestokas, Republican candidate for Illinois AttorneyGeneral in the June 28, 2022 GOP primary election
    Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General elections
  • The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022. By Ray Hanania
    The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police Blogger
  • Chicago Wolves face-off with Toronto Marlies Nov. 13, 2021
    Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards Chicago
  • Classic and great tasting Shish Kabob plate with skewers of beef, lamb, and kuftah on a bed of yellow and red rice at Zwar in Orland Park. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love Entertainment

Tag: Coronavirus

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests
Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests

Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests The Town of Cicero Health Department is now offering a highly anticipated new service for Cicero residents, the Rapid PCR Molecular Test for the COVID-19 virus with results made available to patients in approximately 15 minutes, Health Department officials announced this week.  Health Department officials explained…

Read More “Cicero Health Department offer free Rapid PCR COVID tests” »

  • Tweet
Cook County, coronavirus, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Posted on January 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini
Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

Read More “Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini” »

  • Tweet
Cook County, coronavirus, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Posted on January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously
Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

Read More “Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously” »

  • Tweet
Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Government, Health, National, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge
Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge All other Steppenwolf productions proceeding as planned, with Seagull opening the new Ensemble Theater April–June 2022  Due to the COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for public health, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has postponed its Steppenwolf for Young…

Read More “Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, Entertainment, Features, News, Theater

Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID

Posted on December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID
Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID

Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol.  Ticket Holders to impacted performances will receive free access to high quality video stream of the 2021 production and a full refund (or Goodman Credit or Tax Deductible donation). Starting Tuesday (Dec. 28)…

Read More “Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, coronavirus, News, Theater

Tinley Park Mayor Glotz shows commonsense and reason in face of COVID pandemic

Posted on December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley Park Mayor Glotz shows commonsense and reason in face of COVID pandemic
Tinley Park Mayor Glotz shows commonsense and reason in face of COVID pandemic

Tinley Park Mayor Glotz shows commonsense and reason in face of COVID pandemic By Ray Hanania While some mayors are using the pandemic to distract from their water rate hikes, and property tax increase, Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz is leading the community with reasoned, commonsense and precautionary guidance. Glotz issued a letter on Tuesday…

Read More “Tinley Park Mayor Glotz shows commonsense and reason in face of COVID pandemic” »

  • Tweet
Cook County, coronavirus, Environment, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world
Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden Administration pushing for a waiver of international intellectual property (IP) rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

Read More “Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world” »

  • Tweet
coronavirus, Federal, Health, National, News

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County
Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.  In order to ensure your health, we are sharing our holiday guidelines for safe celebrations and travel. Please take these proven precautions in all of your holiday…

Read More “Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Entertainment, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots
All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus. Individuals age 18 and…

Read More “All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots” »

  • Tweet
Baby Boomers, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

Posted on October 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township There is still time to register online for the vaccine booster and flu shots through Orland Township. Friday, October 29th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM At Orland Township, 14807 South Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 BOOSTER REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 6 months from 2nd…

Read More “COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township” »

  • Tweet
Cook County, coronavirus, Events, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Posted on October 20, 2021October 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan
Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan

Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan By Ray Hanania Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan is a politically controlled judge who does the bidding of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Horan has a serious conflict of interest in the case involving the City of Chicago’s political fight with the Fraternal Order of Police over the issue…

Read More “Recall biased Cook County Judge Cecilia Horan” »

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

Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 By News Editor 1 Comment on Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities
Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities

Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities Chicago City Council Health Committee Members Ask Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Indoor Activities Today, eight members of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations sent a letter to Chicago Department of Public…

Read More “Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities” »

  • Tweet
Chicago, coronavirus, Government, Health, News

Posts navigation

1 2 … 13 Next
  • OPINION COLUMNS
  • Former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the former presidential candidate and conscience of the Republican Conservative movement. Photo courtesy of Berry M. Goldwater Jr.
    Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday
    May 18, 2022
  • Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the driver services facility in the Orland Township Building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Also attending the ribbon cutting were (from left): Orland Township Trustee Antonio Rubino, Orland Township Trustee John Lynch, Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly and Senator Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort).
    Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess
    May 8, 2022
  • The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022. By Ray Hanania
    The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police
    May 3, 2022
  • Pekau Sign place along curb.
    Crime is down for everyone but Pekau, he claims
    April 29, 2022
  • Chicagos first minority and Woman Mayor Jane M. Byrne is often ignored by the mainstream media. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
    Remembering Great Chicago Mayors, not just one
    April 23, 2022
  • Gas station image gasoline pump. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Governor and legislature turn public need into campaign greed
    April 16, 2022

Subscribe

  • Ray-Hanania-Newsletter-300-wide-Banner.jpg

Trending

  • Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the driver services facility in the Orland Township Building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Also attending the ribbon cutting were (from left): Orland Township Trustee Antonio Rubino, Orland Township Trustee John Lynch, Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly and Senator Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort). Illinois Secretary of Sta... Illinois Secretary of State's race is a mess Most elections are pretty muc... posted on May 8, 2022
  • Suspect Joseph Guzman, 20, charged in two separate homicides that took the lives of three people. April 28, 2022. Mugshot courtesy of the Cicero Police Cicero Police and Illinoi... Cicero Police and Illinois State police announce murder charges against two... posted on April 28, 2022
  • Closure notice from Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Arab and Muslim owned Citgo Gas Station at at 3759 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago. Mayor Lightfoot accused o... Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdo... posted on May 7, 2022
  • Classic and great tasting Shish Kabob plate with skewers of beef, lamb, and kuftah on a bed of yellow and red rice at Zwar in Orland Park. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania Finally an Arab Restauran... Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love One of the b... posted on April 29, 2022
  • The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022. By Ray Hanania The Political Pundit Comi... The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police... posted on May 3, 2022
  • NEWS
  • Congressman Sean Casten
    Casten Introduces bill to Help Communities Facing Flood Damage  
    May 19, 2022
  • ormer City Hall reporter Ray Hanania, ShawnTe Raines-Welch and Nick Kantas, candidates for Judge in the 4th SubCircuit, and Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar.
    Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15
    May 17, 2022
  • Orland Township hosts Job Fair
    Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
    May 17, 2022
  • Liz Gorman hosts Forum for Republican Candidates May 20. Former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the former presidential candidate and conscience of the Republican Conservative movement, will be a keynote speaker
    Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum
    May 16, 2022
  • Jeffery M. Leving fights for your rights
    Mother ordered to pay divorcing dad’s attorneys’ fees
    May 10, 2022
  • Closure notice from Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Arab and Muslim owned Citgo Gas Station at at 3759 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago.
    Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown
    May 7, 2022
  • The-Kings-Pawn-Book-300-x-300.png

The Political Pundit

Political Pundit Aug. 24, 2021. Taliban thanks president for boxes of MAGA hats
  • WORD PRESS REVIEWS
  • MyCloud by Western Digital, a hard drive that doesn't last. Don't purchase Western Digital.
    Western Digital tubes its loyal customers for profit
    October 17, 2021
  • Macho Themes website front page. Don't buy their themes. They don't work
    Difficulties with Macho Themes for WordPress
    August 21, 2021
  • TECHNOLOGY REVIEWS
  • Netflix is the best streaming service, despite drop in stock price
    April 20, 2022
  • Book Cover "Laptop from Hell" by Miranda Devince
    Questions remain unanswered about Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukraine
    February 20, 2022
  • Amazon.com's "Day 1" tower in Seattle, WA in January 2017. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
    Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center
    January 16, 2022

Follow Ray Hanania at
Gab.com, MeWe.com
IDobbinate.com,
Twitter, Facebook

Creative Commons License
All works 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.

What We’re Reading

Arab News Newspaper Leading English Language Publication in the GulfArab News Newspaper

Ray Hanania on Politics
SW News Newspaper Group

  • SPORTS
  • Chicago Wolves face-off with Toronto Marlies Nov. 13, 2021
    Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards
    May 1, 2022
  • Muhammad Ali Center United Way
    Muhammad Ali Center, Metro United Way partner for Greatest Give Back
    April 29, 2022
  • Chicago Wolves lose to Toronto Marlies in overtime at AllState Arena Nov. 14, 2021
    Chicago Wolves wrap up home schedule in style
    April 29, 2022
  • Chicago Wolves Artyom Serikov courtesy of the Chicago Wolves
    Chicago Wolves break franchise mark for Best Record
    April 25, 2022
  • NEWS RELEASES
  • Orland Township hosts Job Fair
    Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
    May 17, 2022
  • Liz Gorman hosts Forum for Republican Candidates May 20. Former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the former presidential candidate and conscience of the Republican Conservative movement, will be a keynote speaker
    Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum
    May 16, 2022
  • Two backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in John and Chloe Clayborn’s Lincoln Park living room — one “go bag” for each of them.
    Maintaining Calm Amid Chaos: Families Pack ‘Go Bags’ to be Ready for Natural Disasters
    May 6, 2022
  • Candidate for Cook County Board President Richard Boykin in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election
    Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates
    April 21, 2022
  • Jeffery M. Leving fights for your rights
    Children rescued from abusive home now safe, Dads’ Rights attorney Leving reports
    April 19, 2022
Two Guys on PoliticsTwo Guys on Politics

John Kass Columns

Order the book PoweR PR; Ethnic Activists Guide to Strategic Communications
  • BUSINESS NEWS
  • Orland Township hosts Job Fair
    Orland Township events: Walk & Talk program, and Summer Job Fair
    May 17, 2022
  • Closure notice from Mayor Lori Lightfoot for Arab and Muslim owned Citgo Gas Station at at 3759 W. Chicago Ave in Chicago.
    Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown
    May 7, 2022
  • John Husnick provides direction at Worth Township Career Fair
    Building Trades Career Fair offers opportunities for students
    April 29, 2022
  • Jeffery M. Leving fights for your rights
    Leving to present on dad’s rights legal issues at Horasis Global meeting Friday March 4, 2022
    March 3, 2022
Click this link to watch or use the widget below:

Click here to view the video on YouTube or use the widget below.
Email Ray Hanania for more information about performing at your event at rghanania@gmail.com.

Copyright © 2022 Suburban Chicagoland & Urban Strategies Group

Powered by PressBook Premium theme