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Bedford Park Home Depot honors Police and Firefighters in Hometown Hero Appreciation Day Bedford Park, IL – The Home Depot in Bedford Park will host an Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, 3026, to honor Hometown Heroes from the Police and Fire Departments. The Appreciation Day will be held at The Home Depot, 7200 S….
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…
Families of Fallen Chicago Police Officers and Fire Fighters to Receive Support From Culver’s Nine area Culver’s restaurant to participate in “Fallen Hero’s Share Day” fundraiser on April 25, 2023 to honor memories of three Police Officers and Firefighters killed in line of duty Nine area Culver’s restaurants will donate a percentage of sales to…
Tough punishment needed in wake of Danny Golden shooting Society must demand tougher more stringent punishments for criminals who use guns in their crimes. If they shoot and injure or kill a police officer, the imprisonment should be mandatory and lengthy. Without the threat of serious consequences, criminals and murderers and street gang thugs will…
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Communities support Police at National Night Out Tuesday Aug. 3 By Ray Hanania Cities and villages throughout Chicagoland are hosting National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 3 to show support for Police and the difficult tasks they face in confronting criminals. Over the past two years, police have come under attack as a part…
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Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police A new ranking list by Safety.com found cities such as Chicago and Detroit on 2019’s Top Cities for Police Officers. They studied nearly 300 cities and metropolitan areas across the nation, including the major cities of Los Angeles and New York. Their analysts determined this ranking by using key…
Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers In a comparison of all 50 states and how they treat their police officers, Illinois ranked 7th best. Rankings weighed safety, benefits and salaries among a host of criteria, according to a study prepared by WalletHub With National Police Week kicking off on May 13, the…
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Merry Christmas, and clean up that garbage mess! I live my life by certain principles and conduct and I think that everyone should respect some basic commonsense and acts of respect in our society. These are mine. By Ray Hanania I live my life by certain concepts. Don’t move next door to an airport and…
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