Term limits deny voters their rights. But Term Limits may soon see a casualty in the demise of the failed administration of Gov. Bruce Rauner in November 2018 By Ray Hanania Every time a failed politician or a failed group of… Read More ›
Illinois
Candlewick Lake offers American parade & spectacular fireworks
Candlewick Lake offers American parade & spectacular fireworks. Candlewick Lake residents in Poplar Grove near Rockford, Illinois came out in force both to cheer on their annual Fourth of July parade and to donate more than $10,000 to fund a community-sponsored… Read More ›
Graduated state income tax for Illinois makes sense
State Rep. Lou Lang has proposed a brilliant and fair plan to help the state of Illinois dig itself out of its multi-billion dollar debt. Change the state’s fixed income tax rate for everyone and replace it with a scaled… Read More ›
As an Illinois taxpayer, you’re on your own
New change in Secretary of State’s office puts bigger burden on Illinois senior citizens and elderly. It could be a real problem for many By Ray Hanania Fortunately, my wife is younger than I am. She reminded me this week… Read More ›
Common Core and our failing high schools
Common Core and our failing high schools. Too many high schools are graduating students who are “not ready” for college, achieving under 21 on ACT testing. By Ray Hanania When I was young, if my grade point average was under… Read More ›
Suburbs lose a great leader in Liz Gorman
Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman resigned from her 13 year position on the board to take an important private sector job at a Fortune 100 company. It’s a loss for Cook County, a loss for moderation, a loss for Gov…. Read More ›
Remembering Summit Mayor Joe Strzelczyk
Summit Illinois Mayor Joseph Strzelczyk died Sunday, May 17, a few days before he would have celebrated his 76th birthday. Strzelczyk was a people’s mayor, kind, generous and caring. Despite his small handful of relentless critics who falsely claimed he… Read More ›
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Please visit The Arab Daily News for Ray Hanania’s opinions, blogs and reports We’ll be directing everything from this website to http://www.TheArabDailyNews.com where you will be able to read Ray Hanania’s columns and also the blogs and commentaries of other… 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 ›
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 ›
Gorman gives Rauner some added ‘Big Mo’
Gorman gives Rauner some added ‘Big Mo’ By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Friday, December 27, 2013 Winnetka Businessman Bruce Rauner may be new to politics, but he apparently knows more about Republican politics than his rivals. Rauner won the endorsement of… Read More ›
Class Act Bill Daley Drops Out of Race
Class Act Bill Daley Drops Out of Race By RAY HANANIA Southwest News-Herald Newspaper Friday, September 20, 2013 I’m sure that many are thrilled that Bill Daley, the former U.S. Commerce Secretary and brother of long-time Mayor Richard M. Daley,… 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 ›
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