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  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
    Father’s Fight to Protect his Abused and Badly Beaten Daughters Dads' Rights
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings addressing the Orland Township Democratic Organization Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022
    Hastings announces $75,000 grant for Olympia Fields Bicentennial Park renovations Illinois Legislature
  • Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” Crime
  • IIEC Logo
    The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs Business
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish hero of the American Revolution. After arriving in America in 1776, Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army. As a skilled engineer, he made significant contributions to the war by designing fortifications for several strategic places such as Philadelphia, West Point, and Saratoga. Kosciuszko later returned to Poland to lead his native military in a 1794 uprising. In Detroit, Courtesy of WIkipedia
    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County
  • On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were the Village of Lyons, Lyons School District 103, Teamsters Local 777, and Rincon Family Services.
    Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair  Cook County
  • Jesse Jackson Jr July 2025
    Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress Civil Rights
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders Cook County
  • Andrew Boutros US Attorney Illinois
    Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations Chicago
  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes Cook County
  • Road construction cement truck. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    Hastings: $123 million in IDOT projects will improve South Suburban roads through collaboration with local leaders construction
  • Source: Electric Power Monthly - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
    Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield Business
  • Joyful reunion photo courtesy of Jeffery M. Leving & Assc law firm
    Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child Dads' Rights
  • CTF Illinois Orland Park, 18230 Orland Pkwy, Orland Park, IL 60467
    Hastings, Giannoulias announce opening of temporary driver services facility in Orland Park Baby Boomers
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    Popcorn with a purpose: Emagine Theatres brings back Pink Caramel Corn to support Pink Fund during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Business

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Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE

Posted on September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE
Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE

Video Podcast: Trump Kimmel Kirk Great American Divide Illegal Aliens polling and Illegal Aliens and ICE Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and political columnist Ray Hanania discuss the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, the murder of Charlie Kirk, the backlash on free speech and increased censorship, Woke vs New Woke, the Great American Divide, how to…

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Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media
Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media

Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media By Jeffery M. Leving SM Despite several attempts at passing legislation to protect kids on social media, I fear lawmakers have not been able to get much of anything passed. Now, 33 states have banded together with the same objective — protecting kids — and are…

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You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

Posted on June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them
You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them Elected officials continue to focus their response to rising gun-related violence on the guns, not on the need to impose harsh punishments on those who use the guns. Gun laws stop law abiding citizens from owning guns, but they don’t stop the criminals…

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Setting limits and staying safe: Teens sound off on being ‘Social-Network Smart’

Posted on November 6, 2022November 6, 2022 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Setting limits and staying safe: Teens sound off on being ‘Social-Network Smart’
Setting limits and staying safe: Teens sound off on being ‘Social-Network Smart’

Setting limits and staying safe: Teens sound off on being ‘Social-Network Smart’ Genesee Perez’s social media feed is as varied and creative as her interests. Whether posting photos of her three dogs or her gecko Spike, sharing stories of her adventures, or enjoying artists showcasing glassblowing and other creative endeavors, Perez finds inspiration and entertainment…

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TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending

Posted on July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending
TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending

TikTok generates nearly $4 billion in consumer spending Due to the pandemic, TikTok saw a surge in popularity as people were stuck at home and looking for ways to entertain themselves. The app quickly became the most popular free app in the world, entertaining millions of users worldwide as they were stuck at home during…

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Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School
Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School

Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced that an Indian Trail Middle School student has been accused of posting a threatening message on social media directed at Wood Dale Junior High School in Wood…

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BEWARE: Shaun Trista and FlowCode and Flow.Page are phishing sites

Posted on June 26, 2021June 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania
BEWARE: Shaun Trista and FlowCode and Flow.Page are phishing sites

BEWARE: Shaun Trista and FlowCode and Flow.Page are phishing sites ⁠”Hello everyone, If you want to lose possibly 15-20 lbs in a month then check this out. It has answers to everything if anyone is new or struggling i highly recommend it, here is the link to the site: https: // flow . page /⁠…

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“It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania interviews social media leader Salem Furrha

Posted on June 12, 2021November 13, 2023 By Aaron Hanania 1 Comment on “It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania interviews social media leader Salem Furrha
“It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania interviews social media leader Salem Furrha

“It’s Not So Late Show” with Aaron Hanania interviews social media leader Salem Furrha During an appearance this week on the “It’s Not So Late Show” online with host Aaron Hanania, guest Salem Furrha, whose west coast family has become one of the most popular social media entertainers on Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube, said the secret…

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How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio

Posted on December 8, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio
How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio

How Facebook, Twitter and Zoom censor free speech on Live Radio Alice Speri, a writer with The Intercept, will join radio host Ray Hanania on Friday December 11, 2020 at 8 AM EST on “The Ray Hanania Show” on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit to discuss rising censorship on Social Media platforms like Facebook…

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Missing that simpler life

Posted on December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Missing that simpler life
Missing that simpler life

Missing that simpler life Technology hasn’t made life easier. It has made it more difficult. Technology and social media have encouraged extremism, anger, hate and emotion. Everyone is a columnist these days because now everyone can type and express an opinion on Twitter, Facebook and on the racist social media site Reddit. I’ve seen Forensic…

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Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com

Posted on October 6, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com
Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com

Facebook and worthless knock-offs like Classmates.com I always wondered what happened to my old friends back in Hgh school so I opened an account at Classmates.com thinking it would help me answer that question. But it didn’t work. Classmates is nothing like Facebook, where it is far easier to connect with old high school friends,…

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  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish hero of the American Revolution. After arriving in America in 1776, Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army. As a skilled engineer, he made significant contributions to the war by designing fortifications for several strategic places such as Philadelphia, West Point, and Saratoga. Kosciuszko later returned to Poland to lead his native military in a 1794 uprising. In Detroit, Courtesy of WIkipedia
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