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Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence

Posted on November 4, 2023November 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence
Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence

Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence By Ray Hanania There are three kinds of major gun-related violent crimes. One involves individuals who commit suicide. They accounted for more than half of the 35,000 fatalities in America so far in 2023. Another is domestic violence involving individuals who…

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The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker

Posted on October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker
The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker

The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss the massacre of 18 people by a gunman in Maine this past week and the politicization of “gun control” and the failure to impose harsh penalties for killers of all sorts….

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Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 

Posted on August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 
Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention 

Commissioner Monica Gordon Announces Advisory Council to Address Violence Prevention  Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is convening an Inaugural Violence Prevention Advisory Council in an effort to address the issue from every direction. The 5th District Commissioner says she sees the prevention of violence in our communities as the single most important issue facing Cook County…

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Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law

Posted on August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law
Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law

Senator Michael Hasting bipartisan-backed proposal to crack down on crime now law State Senator Michael E. Hastings’ measure to help police and sheriffs quickly track stolen vehicles is now law. “This measure helps us evolve by better utilizing the latest technology to track criminal actions,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “We already know that there is technology…

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

Posted on July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns
Blind compassion allowing problems to fester among migrant asylum seekers Chicago alderman warns

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…

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Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit
Pritzker Administration Announces Chicago Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit

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…

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Youth charged with attempted first-degree murder of fellow Lyons Township student

Posted on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Youth charged with attempted first-degree murder of fellow Lyons Township student
Youth charged with attempted first-degree murder of fellow Lyons Township student

Youth charged with attempted first-degree murder of fellow Lyons Township student By Steve Metsch A juvenile has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a May 1 beating outside the north campus of Lyons Township High School that left one juvenile “injured severely,” La Grange Police said in a news release late Wednesday….

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Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy
Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy.  According to evidence presented at trial, Mark Sorensen, 53, worked…

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Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe

Posted on January 16, 2023February 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe
Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe

Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe Pritzker’s assault weapons ban is not about making law abiding citizens safer, but rather appealing to his voter constituency and the far left which seeks to decriminalize accountability for criminals while holding police to a higher standard. The assault weapons ban basically takes…

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Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor
Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor Vallas is the only Mayoral Candidate committed to providing the tools and resources needed to protect Chicago families Paul Vallas has earned the endorsement of the brave men and women of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police for his tireless dedication to improving the safety of the city’s…

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Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

Posted on November 2, 2022April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election
Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election Here are some of the candidates running in the Illinois November 8, 2022 General Election that award-winning political election columnist Ray Hanania believes you should support and reject when you vote on November 8, 2022. By Ray Hanania Which issue is more important November 8,…

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Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act
Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act Accused felons released without bail awaiting trial are committing more violence in Cook County. It’s the ugly secret that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot don’t want to talk about. In the past year ore than 60 suspects awaiting trial…

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Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Illinois is not safe under Pritzker
Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

Illinois is not safe under Pritzker Democrats and the leftwing media are doing everything they can to push back on the Safe-T Act and the damage it causes to the safety of law abiding citizens. The truth is, the law turns safety concerns upside down making the priority concerns for the criminals more than for…

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Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms
Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms

Orland Park Partners with Federal Agency to Address Illegal Firearms In an effort to combat increasing number of guns recovered within Orland Park, the Orland Park Police Department has entered into a partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).  In 2021, the Orland Park Police recovered 61 illegally-possessed guns, leading to…

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Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left
Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left Democrats have undermined their fight against crime with the confusing and unexplained Safe-T Act. The November 8 election come down to two powerful issues, Roe v Wade for Democrats, and the Safe-T Act for Republicans. The Republican fight against crime has counterbalanced the Democrat…

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Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city

Posted on September 13, 2022September 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city
Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city

Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city Chicago homicides this year higher than New York City and Los Angeles with larger populations   Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th ward), candidate for Mayor of Chicago expressed outrage at the city reaching 500th homicide in Chicago so far this year. On Sunday, West Pullman…

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Remembering a past that has long left Chicago behind

Posted on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Remembering a past that has long left Chicago behind
Remembering a past that has long left Chicago behind

Remembering a past that has long left Chicago behind Chicago was a different place when I grew up there in the 1950s and 1960s. People felt safer and some problems and there was less crime. And, every ethnic and racial group lived openly among themselves proudly and happily. That is a far contrast from today’s…

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Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

Posted on July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire
Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

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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