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Illinois Republicans slam crime challenges in Chicago and region

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Republicans slam crime challenges in Chicago and region Illinois faces a growing public safety crisis, and nowhere is it more evident than in Chicago. While Washington, D.C. has seen progress under President Donald J. Trump’s crime initiative—leading to hundreds of illegal firearm arrests and thousands overall—our own state leadership refuses to take decisive action….

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Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois As the July 4 deadline to pass Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released data on how Trump’s abhorrent proposals could negatively impact Illinois – from cities to suburbs to rural areas. Kelly covers each of these areas in Congress and…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban 06-12-25 S4E13 Two Guys on Politics now broadcast on Detroit Radio on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio, as well as on YouTube at TwoGuysonPolitics.com with hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discussing Elon Musk,…

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Hanania syndicated columns on Pritzker, Biden, Trump and Roe V Wade

July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hanania syndicated columns on Pritzker, Biden, Trump and Roe V Wade Syndicated columnist and award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter writes 5 columns each week addressing politics, slice of life and the Middle East Here is a summary of the most recent columns which you can subscribe to free of charge (or become a…

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Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

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Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president American voters don’t have a great choice for president next year, so what can they do? Focus on an issue you support instead of on the faltering personalities. The other issue to consider is, who does the biased and racist…

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YouGov Poll shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr Presidential candidacy surging

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

YouGov Poll shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr Presidential candidacy surging Poll: Majority of Americans Support RFK Jr. Running as an Independent; Democratic National Committee working to undermine democracy by blocking independent candidates.Kennedy gets 17% vs Biden and Trump, draws equally from both. The Democratic Party has rigged its primary against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., but…

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty hosted a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia along promising that they would work together to continue to bring state funding to support resident needs. Also attending the event were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, State…

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LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park One of the suburban regions most exciting summer festivals kicks off Friday, June 30 in the Village of Lyons. LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food,…

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Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar partnered with Lyons Village President Chris Getty on Friday (Jan. 6, 2023) to co-host the annual Three Kings Day commemoration. The commemoration was celebrated by distributing wrapped new toys and gifts to young children of needy families in Lyons Township and…

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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Encourages Application for $5 Million in Funding for Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) announced an American Rescue Plan Act funded initiative to…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech Two Guys on Politics podcast hosts former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania took President Joe Biden to task during their weekly podcast on Sunday Sept. 4, 2022 for using his speech as a political attack against Republicans and…

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Pritzker push for Democratic National Convention could backfire

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

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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Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents

August 20, 2021October 30, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees implemented a strong and effective campaign to confront the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic beginning in early 2020, making vaccinations available to all residents of the town and doing outreach in both English…

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Media falls asleep under Biden administration

June 26, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Media falls asleep under Biden administration The news media was hard on Trump and soft on Biden. When Trump did things wrong or things that the media disliked, he was attacked viciously. There is no such judgment on Biden who can pretty much say anything, make any mistake and not face the media scrutiny or…

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Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time

May 3, 2021November 17, 2021 William Lipinski

Right from the Middle: The Three dictators, Last time The process of creating legislation has been undermined by personal political interests and a dictatorship of power that has corrupted the system that was originally envisioned by the Founding Fathers of America, former Congressman William O. Lipinski explains By William Lipinski and Brian Broeking We talked…

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Trump his own worst enemy; Biden’s supporters are hypocrites

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Trump his own worst enemy; Biden’s supporters are hypocrites By Ray Hanania If there is one thing that came out of Tuesday’s election, besides the important election of Joe Biden as our unofficial president-elect, it is the hypocrisy of American politics, the media and the haters. The election showed America is almost equally divided with…

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Media hypocrisy corrupts debate on Ginsburg succession

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media hypocrisy corrupts debate on Ginsburg succession Politics is politics in America and politicians say one thing and do something else. Both Republicans and Democrats. In the debate over the succession to the vacancy created by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the US Supreme Court, that hasn’t changed. But what has changed is…

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