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Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?
Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?

Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents? By Ray Hanania For my generation, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 was one of the most traumatic moments for my generation. It wasn’t just because of the shock of seeing the leader of the most powerful country in…

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Paul Vallas demands Lightfoot explain email scandal, and use of government resources for political campaign

Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paul Vallas demands Lightfoot explain email scandal, and use of government resources for political campaign
Paul Vallas demands Lightfoot explain email scandal, and use of government resources for political campaign

Paul Vallas demands Lightfoot explain email scandal, and use of government resources for political campaign Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Thursday called on Mayor lightfoot to explain two growing public scandals in her administration. The first is to explain the recent ethics breach involving her emails, and the other is to account for the use…

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State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison

Posted on December 7, 2022March 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison
State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison

State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison Some $300,000 in money from a dark PAC set up to fight Illinois tax hikes made its way into the campaign coffers of beleaguered Cook County Commissioner and failed Cook County Republican Party boss Sean Morrison. The Illinois Election Board is investigating complaints…

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Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview
Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview

Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview Bridgeview Police closed 79th and Roberts Road intersection on Saturday July 16, 2022 following car-semi crash involving two fatalities and a car traveling more than 115 MPH that struck the semi. The intersection where the accident occurred was closed and will remain closed most of the day…

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New officers assigned to Lane Bryant murder case

Posted on February 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New officers assigned to Lane Bryant murder case
New officers assigned to Lane Bryant murder case

New officers assigned to Lane Bryant murder case The Tinley Park Police Department has assigned two new officers to investigate the Feb. 2, 2008 murders of five women at the former Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park. “Due to the retirement of our lead investigator and the promotion of another, we decided now was the…

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Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx

Posted on December 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx
Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx

Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx Kim Foxx was denounced as a liar who misled the public in her mishandling of the arrest and release of Jussie Smollett, who was finally convicted on five charges of lying to Chicago Police about being the victim of a racist, homophobic assault by two individuals…

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Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning

Posted on October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning
Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning

Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning Friday 2:30 pm, Oct. 13, 2017 — Around 5:30 am on Friday Oct. 13, 2017, Bridgeview Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area of the 8500 block of Thomas Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois. On arriving at the scene, Bridgeview Police found a 55-year-old male…

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