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Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election

Posted on February 26, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election
Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election

Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election A quick look at all of the great Chicago mayoral contenders and their slogans. Suburbanites want Chicago to succeed. When the city goes down, it drags the suburbs with. Crime there creates crime in the suburbs. Drugs there brings drugs to the suburbs. And when Chicago suffers financially, the…

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Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration
Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration Milwaukee Film announces the organization’s success in surpassing a $10 million capital campaign goal to restore the historic Oriental Theatre and provide the non-profit with its first-ever operating reserve. In total, the campaign has raised $10,030,229. The campaign was initiated in 2017, lending support to the…

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Veterans News & Information

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veterans News & Information
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Veterans News & Information By  Jerry Field JESSEE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS ANOTHER Veterans Town Hall meeting    820 South Damen, 2ndFL Damen Bldg. Date: Monday, March 4, 2019      Time: 10:00am to 11:00am All Veterans are invited to a Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall discussion on Veterans Health Care. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion,…

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Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday
Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday

Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday The Chicago Wolves scored three unanswered goals to topple the Texas Stars, 3-1, on Thursday afternoon in front of 15,432 fans at Allstate Arena. Forwards Curtis McKenzie, Gage Quinney and Daniel Carr scored for Chicago (29-17-5-1) while defenseman Nic Hague picked up two assists. Goaltender Max Lagace (12-7-3)…

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Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution

Posted on February 21, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution
Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution

Van Dyke deserves leniency not race persecution The decision by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to pursue a more severe sentence for former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting of drugged-up, armed thug Laquan McDonald is a travesty and a slap against not only families who seek safety and protection from criminals…

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Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez
Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez

Veterans Profile, Photo: U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez U.S. Navy Fireman Leo Mendez, from Chicago, lifts a saltwater pump in the steam and heat shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 20, 2019. The John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of…

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Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board
Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board

Emanuel names Alexandra Holt to RTA Board The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) announces the appointment of Alexandra Holt as its newest board member, representing the City of Chicago. Director Holt replaces Director Anthony Anderson, whose term had expired. “We are pleased that Mayor Emanuel has appointed Director Holt to the RTA Board,” said RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard.  “Her…

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Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park

Posted on February 17, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park
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Nasty robocalls only hurt Orland Park Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is blaming others for a series of ugly and nasty robocalls that have been polluting the contested elections for Trustee in the Village of Orland Park. Instead of raising issues, illegal the robocalls are raising concerns about who should be running the village and…

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