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House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings

March 29, 2021November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania

House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings House Redistricting Committee Chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging members of the public and advocates to participate in the process of creating new districts by sharing testimony at the committee’s upcoming regional hearings beginning this week. “People throughout Illinois have insight into their communities…

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Newman pushes amendments to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman pushes amendments to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act TWO CRITICAL AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY U.S. REP. NEWMAN PASS WITH THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT … Amendments proposed by Rep. Newman would support women survivors in small businesses and establish the first-ever grant program dedicated to support LGTBQ+ women U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) voted…

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Chicago Wolves power past Iowa Wild

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Ray Hanania

Chicago Wolves power past Iowa Wild The Chicago Wolves converted three of their four power-play chances to trigger a 6-2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Sunday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Forwards Dominik Bokk, Tanner Jeannot and Phil Tomasino and defensemen David Warsofsky, Max Lajoie and Josh Healey scored for the Wolves (10-2-0-1), who became the American Hockey League leader with 21 points. Rookie…

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Grand Rapids Griffins blunt Chicago Wolves Hockey 7-0 win streak

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 Ray Hanania

Grand Rapids Griffins blunt Chicago Wolves Hockey 7-0 win streak Pitlick scores AHL-best seventh goal in Chicago’s first loss of season Forward Riley Barber scored a pair of goals and Kevin Boyle posted 22 saves as the Grand Rapids Griffins earned a 4-1 win over the Chicago Wolves on Friday night at Van Andel Arena….

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More Than 100 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

More Than 100 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added Meijer and Walmart now offering vaccines at a limited number of stores The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination locations across Illinois continues to increase. Since February 4, 2021, 134 new locations have been added to the list of COVID-19 vaccination sites open to the public for…

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Bond set for Bellwood Police Commander charged with possession of Child Pornography

February 8, 2021November 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bond set for Bellwood Police Commander charged with possession of Child Pornography DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced today that bond has been set for a Bellwood Police Commander accused of possessing child pornography. John Trevarthen, 45 (d.o.b. 9/17/1975) of the 300…

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Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of the leading voices amongst the far-right GOP officials responsible for aiding President Trump’s betrayal of our democracy and inciting the insurrectionist attack on January 6th. She has repeatedly used social media to support calls to execute Democratic officials and promote…

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Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid? After years of supporting former President Donald Trump trying to advance his own career, Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois’ 16th District is pandering to the anti-Trump tar and feathering by the news media and the Left. Not because he thinks what Trump did was wrong, but because he…

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Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago NISA Club names SeatGeek Stadium home Pro Men’s Outdoor Soccer Returns to Bridgeview’s 20,000 Seat Soccer Stadium The new Chicago NISA professional soccer team announced it will play its home games at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois beginning late this summer when the National Independent Soccer Association’s 2021-22 season begins. Chicago NISA President/CEO Peter…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways & Transit, and Railroads subcommittees US Rep. Newman (Il-3) named to serve on “Highways & Transit” and “Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials” subcommittees as part of T&I Committee. New T&I subcommittee assignments will build on efforts to create more efficient roads and railways but also much-needed economic development in Illinois’…

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Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column

January 22, 2021May 3, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column Former U.S. Congressman from Illinois William O. Lipinski writes Opinion Commentary columns here at Suburban Chicagoland, the online news website. Lipinski, (Dec. 22, 1937) was a member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois’ 5th district (D) from 3 January 1983 to 3 January 1993, succeeding John G. Fary and…

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Another pandemic victim

January 14, 2021January 15, 2021 Steve Metsch No Comments

Another pandemic victim Only three new laws for Illinois as 2021 starts By Steve Metsch The making of laws appears to be yet another victim of the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois. Normally, we see dozens of new laws taking effect on a wide range of topics each New Year’s Day. But as 2021 begins Friday,…

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Marie Newman sworn in as Congresswoman for 3rd District

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman sworn in as Congresswoman for 3rd District Congresswoman Newman becomes first woman in history to represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District Marie Newman (IL-03) was sworn in as Congresswoman to the 117th Congress proudly representing Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, which covers the Southwest Side of Chicago as well as its surrounding suburbs. A lifelong…

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Facebook censors video of fight at Orland Park Mall

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Facebook censors video of fight at Orland Park Mall A fight at the Orland Park Mall in southwest Suburban Chicagoland has become the focus of a debate over censorship by social media giant Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram. The video attracted many comments including some that turned the video into a symbol of racism and…

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Suspect in Bridgeview car and child theft arrested, charged and to appear in bond court this morning

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Suspect in Bridgeview car and child theft arrested, charged and to appear in bond court this morning Bridgeview Police filed multiple charges against Rudy Gutierrez, 28, in the theft of a vehicle and four-year-old child Liam Barbarasa on Monday evening around 5:35 PM from in front of a 7-Eleven at 79th and Roberts Road. Barbarasa was…

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Public Health Officials Announce 12,702 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Public Health Officials Announce 12,702 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 12,702 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 43 additional deaths. – Adams County: 1 male 80s – Brown County: 1 male 90s – Bureau County: 1 male 90s – Clinton County: 1 male 50s,…

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California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

October 20, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference Under the failed reign of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, gang-related gun violence has surged in Cook County, and as Chicago experiences one of its bloodiest summers, a national study that analyzes prosecutorial malpractice names Kim Foxx as one of the worst prosecutors in…

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