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Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids
Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids More than a half dozen victims of wrongful police raids testified at today’s congressional inquiry conducted by Chicago Congressman Danny K. Davis, including Anjanette Young whose case sparked national outrage. Her videotaped message implored political and community leaders to take a defiant stand against bogus police…

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Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District
Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District

Supporting Our Police: Statement from the Orland Fire Protection District The Orland Fire Protection District strongly condemns the Illinois Legislature’s adoption of a law, HB 3653, that impose sweeping changes to police departments throughout the State of Illinois that undermine the support of our men and women in Blue and their ability to fight crime….

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We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption

Posted on August 21, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption
We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption

We need to defend the Police against “cancel culture” corruption Police officers have put their lives on the line to defend us. Now it’s time for us to defend the Police. Phony morality protestors exploiting the death of a convicted felon in Minneapolis try to justify protests that spin out of control into looting, violence…

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Reflecting on the past week’s violence

Posted on July 24, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Reflecting on the past week’s violence
Reflecting on the past week’s violence

Reflecting on the past week’s violence The Black Lives Matter protestors should be held accountable for the violence of many of those who participated. Although supporting Black Lives is a just cause, the organizers failed to take responsibility for the widespread violence, looting, arson and shootings that took place in the midsts of their protests….

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Peaceful protest in La Grange

Posted on June 5, 2020June 6, 2020 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Peaceful protest in La Grange
Peaceful protest in La Grange

Peaceful protest in La Grange No problems reported as hundreds march  By Steve Metsch Charlotte Wolf said she wanted to make a stand “because there is a lot going on in the world right now.” So, the recent graduate of Lyons Township High School organized a peaceful protest rally and march in La Grange on…

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Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park
Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park

Maywood man charged with aggravated battery to a child after incident May 23 at Super Target in Tinley Park A 31-year-old Maywood man was charged with aggravated battery to a child, endangering the life or health of a child, domestic battery, criminal damage to property and two counts of fleeing and eluding police after an…

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Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?
Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

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Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall
Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall

Safety for a church but not for shoppers at the mall Former Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman has called on the Village of Orland Park to take a careful look at the issue of safety at the Orland Square Mall. But Mayor Pekau’s administration doesn’t think that’s important, even after making a mountain out of…

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Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019

Posted on December 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019
Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019

Twentieth Anniversary of Shop with a Cop – December 14, 2019 Twenty years ago, a group of Hoffman Estates Police Officers started a project to bring gifts and food to families in need during the Holiday Season. Seeing the faces of these children and their families change from despair to joy, the Officers pledged to…

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Palos Police arrest five protestors at Township meeting

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Palos Police arrest five protestors at Township meeting
Palos Police arrest five protestors at Township meeting

Palos Police arrest five protestors at Township meeting Five protestors who are part of a group criticizing popular Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan for comments she made in 2017 about immigration reform, were arrested and charged by Palos Police. The group claims they were abiding by the laws when they were arrested, but Township officials…

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Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police

Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police
Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police

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…

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Orland Park mall shooting: When does safety become a form of racism?

Posted on January 31, 2019October 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park mall shooting: When does safety become a form of racism?
Orland Park mall shooting: When does safety become a form of racism?

Orland Park mall shooting: When does safety become a form of racism? A teenager brought a gun into the Orland Park Mall and shot and killed a fellow student. But instead of talking about measures to protect innocent shoppers, some want to focus on racism. It’s time to consider metal detectors and restrictions on clothing…

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