Summer? What summer? By Ray Hanania When I was a kid, we got out of school in May, and then didn’t return until well after Labor Day in September. That gave us more than three months to enjoy the summer…. Read More ›
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Society continues to block Arabs
Society continues to block Arabs By Ray Hanania Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Friday, April 04, 2014 I was pleased to see Chicago celebrate St. Patrick’s Day earlier in the month and then the Shamrock Shuffle marathon this past week. They’re just… Read More ›
The problem with “term limits”
By Ray Hanania When the election is over, the losing candidate is the one who will sit down and wonder how they lost while the winner won’t really spend much time contemplating why he, or she won. It’s a process… Read More ›
Our Democratic system is the best
Our Democratic system is the best By Ray Hanania The news is full of stories about people in countries around the world who have to struggle to have their voices heard. They’re denied the right to vote, or if there… Read More ›
Time to stop the phone scam bullies
Time to stop the phone scam bullies By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Friday, March 14, 2014 For the past few months, I have been receiving telephone calls from (347) 559-0378, telling me I am going to be charged with a… Read More ›
Too many issues being forced upon us
Too many issues being forced upon us By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Newspaper, Thursday, February 13, 2014 I’m getting sick, not from any viruses, colds or catastrophic illnesses. But I’m sick of arguing with my friends over health care. It’s… Read More ›
Put Limits to “term limits”
Put limit to ‘term limits’ By Ray Hanania Friday Feb. 7, 2014 Southwest News-Herald Newspaper There’s a movement to put another referendum on the ballot to impose term limits, but not for all politicians, just for those who are in… Read More ›
Snow I can handle; gov’t., bad drivers, no way
Snow I can handle; gov’t., bad drivers, no way By Ray Hanania Southwest News-Herald Friday Jan. 31, 2014 It’s pretty obvious that the weather patterns are changing dramatically. I don’t know if it is because of global warming (no, the world doesn’t… Read More ›
Martin Luther King Jr. and Chicago history
Martin Luther King Jr. and Chicago history By Ray Hanania Friday Jan. 24, 2014 Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Monday, Jan. 20 was another national holiday marked by major retail sales, and also commemorated by some as marking the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther… Read More ›
Veteran Chicago Police Officer Pens New Book
Veteran Chicago Police Officer Pens New Book By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Friday, November 29, 2013 Greg Zito began his career as a military police officer in Germany and worked at the Chicago Transit Authority Police before he joined… Read More ›
JFK: The Less I Remember Maybe I’m Better Off
The Less I Remember Maybe I’m Better Off By Ray Hanania Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Friday Nv. 8, 2013 Why is it that I remember exactly where I was 50 years ago when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, but I… Read More ›
Book Review: Danger Road by former prosecutor John P. Contini
Book Review: Danger Road by former prosecutor John P. Contini By Ray Hanania As a journalist, I have covered my share of felony court trials, including several involving murder. I’ve seen how painful these trials can be for everyone, especially… Read More ›
Term Limits Will Limit Voice of Voters
Term Limits Will Limit Voice of Voters Southwest News-Herald Newspaper, Friday August 30, 2013 By Ray Hanania There are three kinds of people in Illinois who advocate for “term limits.” The first is the candidate who got trounced at the voting… Read More ›
Prayers for Jane Byrne; METRA controversy
Prayers for Jane Byrne; METRA controversy By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Friday, July 19, 2013 Jane Byrne became Chicago’s first woman mayor in 1979, but so many people today don’t even know who she is. Recent news reports indicate… Read More ›
Tax Rates Not Really Linked to Home Values
Tax Rates Not Really Linked to Home Values By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Friday, June 28, 2013 Let’s get one thing straight. State and County government a long time ago realized they had to create a system to calculate taxes… Read More ›
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