Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist (1976-1992). Hanania writes Opinion Analysis for several news websites and print newspapers, as well as hosting a podcast "Two Guys on Politics" with former Congressman Bill Lipinski on politics available on iTunes and Spotify. Hanania also manages a media consulting company, Urban Strategies Group. He is the recipient of four LISAGOR AWARDS for Column Writing from the Chicago Headline Club/Society of Professional Journalists, named BEST ETHNIC AMERICAN COLUMNIST in America by the New America Media in 2006, and received the NATIONAL SIGMA DELTA CHI AWARD from the Society of Professional Journalists in 2009. His website is www.Hanania.com
The debate over COVID-19 has shifted yet again, this time to whether people should wear one face mask or two. I think it misses the point
The move to unseat Michael J. Madigan as Speaker of The Illinois House could have unintended consequences that include undermining police
A courageous UIUC basketball student bucks the system and stands up for Police
The news media and social media are lying about how much of the "$900 Billion Stimulus" bill are actually going to victims of COVID-19
Illinois State Police confirmed Mayor Keith Pekau's announcement Friday an investigator checked his fundraiser at Papa Joe's for violations
When people are not fighting about politics or wearing face masks, they're debating who to blame when packages get delivered to wrong place
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau plans to control COVID-19 vaccinations but he lacks the resources & experience that Orland Township offers
Wearing face masks to help reduce exposure to Coronavirus has become a political issue by selfish politicians who don't seem to care.
Tammy Wendt easily defeats Dan Patlak in Cook County's First District election for the Board of Review with a margin of 10,123 votes
As mail-in ballots continue to be counted, the race between Dan Patlak & Tammy Wendt flipped with Wendt now soundly leading by 3,695 votes.
Columnist Ray Hanania talks about the ups and downs of covering Chicagoland elections, the highs, the lows and the reality.
Orland Park's new "Seniors Magazine" seems more concerned about Spring elections than with needs of seniors
Opinion columnist Ray Hanania looks at the candidates rumored to be considering running for Orland Park Mayor in the Spring of 2021.
Columnist Ray Hanania looks at the misguided attacks against Christopher Columbus, Presidents Washington & Lincoln; and Orland Park myths
Ray Hanania speaks to the tough choice now faced by voters. It's either fighting crime or fighting the virus.
The debate this week between President Trump & challenger Joe Biden failed to speak to real issues diving deeper into personal animosities
Candidate Pat O'Brien can beat Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx on November 3 by focussing on law and order and fighting crime.
Cicero-based Middle Eastern food company Ziyad Brothers Importing rallies food companies to donate foods to needy families in Beirut Lebanon
The Orland Fire Protection District will resume the popular and monthly Coffee & Conversation monthly meetings for residents & seniors
Orland Fire Protection District hosts toy collection for two regional charities; toy drop-off at district's six fire stations, headquarters
