Category: Chicago

Regional leaders endorse John Harrell for 8th Illinois House District

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Regional leaders endorse John Harrell for 8th Illinois House District Chicago, IL – More than a dozen elected officials and regional leaders have endorsed John Harrell for the 8th Illinois House District representing the West Side of Chicago and West suburban communities. The co-founder of Black Men United and Pastor of both Proviso M.B.C. in…

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Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information Your Property Taxes with The Cook County Treasurer offers insight on services available at the Treasurer’s Office to homeowners You may not look forward to receiving your property tax bill, but it’s crucial that you get it. Not getting it can…

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Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat CHICAGO (February 5, 2026) Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) is announcing her endorsement of Richard Boykin, candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat. “Richard Boykin is a proven fighter with common sense solutions. Years ago, he put his career on the line…

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat On Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 2026, 15th Ward Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announced his endorsement of former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin for the 7th Congressional District seat at a press conference in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. “I have known and worked with Richard…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is throwing her support behind former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin in his quest to become the next US Congressman in the 7th District. In her video announcement, Pappas points out that Boykin was one of her…

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City Paid Tens of Millions in Overtime to Potentially Ineligible Employees, OIG Finds

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

City Paid Tens of Millions in Overtime to Potentially Ineligible Employees, OIG Finds The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an advisory sent to the Department of Human Resources (DHR) and the Department of Finance (DOF) alerting them that from 2020 through 2024, the City paid $26.5 million in overtime to…

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Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Maximizing Client Success through Follow-Up and More

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Maximizing Client Success through Follow-Up and More By Laura Reichel CHICAGO — The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on January 21st at 6:30 p.m. CST at 225 W. Wacker…

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Author Charlene Wexler Earns International Impact Book Award for We Won’t Go Back

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Author Charlene Wexler Earns International Impact Book Award for We Won’t Go Back Author Charlene Wexler recently won a 2025 International Impact Book Award in the Contemporary Fiction category for her book We Won’t Go Back, published by Speaking Volumes. We Won’t Go Back is the story of Babs, who lived a pleasant life…

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Members and Associates of Violent Chicago Street Gang for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving 13 Murders

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Members and Associates of Violent Chicago Street Gang for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving 13 Murders A federal grand jury has indicted six alleged members and associates of a Chicago street gang for participating in a criminal organization that murdered rivals, committed armed robberies and carjackings, and violently protected their perceived territory on…

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Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kat Abughazaleh Leaves X, Calls on Candidates to Stop Funding Elon Musk’s Platform Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that she will no longer use X, formerly known as Twitter, citing the platform’s transformation into a tool for right-wing radicalization, misinformation, and surveillance under Elon Musk’s ownership. Abughazaleh also called on other candidates to stop…

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John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

John Harrell hosts taxpayer review workshops for residents, urges extension of appeals period and tax hike limits 8th Legislative District candidate Harrell calls for extension of property tax payment deadline, new laws to make it more difficult for homeowners to lose their properties because of property tax debts, and to limit how much property taxes…

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Loop’s declining value fuels record 16.7% jump in median property tax bill for Chicago homeowners

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Loop’s declining value fuels record 16.7% jump in median property tax bill for Chicago homeowners Homeowners in Black communities hit with biggest percentage increases A dramatic decline in the value of commercial property in Chicago’s Loop, the city’s longtime economic engine, fueled a record property tax increase on homes across the city, according to an…

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Chicago ranks as 161st worst city for crime in new national survey

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago ranks as 161st worst city for crime in new national survey Threats to safety in the U.S. come in many forms, from public health crises and natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents. People can feel unsafe in other ways, too. Aside from the types of hazards that can cause bodily injury or…

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Father Wins Custody After Son’s Disappearance and STD Diagnosis

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Father Wins Custody After Son’s Disappearance and STD Diagnosis By Laura Reichel A devoted father’s worst nightmare came true when his young son disappeared and upon the recovery of his son, was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. fought hard for dad and won, securing the return…

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Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Commissioner Frank Aguilar and Cook County officials celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Officials, accompanied by musical guests, honored notable Hispanic and Latine residents for their contributions to Cook County, and honored three individuals with awards (Cook County, IL) – On Wednesday, October 15th, Cook County Commissioners and the Office of Cook County Board President…

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Chicago Wolves spotlight: Bigger, stronger Nadeau set for encore

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves Spotlight: Bigger, stronger Nadeau set for encore After one of the most dynamic debut seasons in American Hockey League history, Wolves forward Bradly Nadeau is now focused on raising his game to an even higher level. The native of St-François-de-Madawaska, N.B., piled up the goals—and accolades—with the Wolves during the 2024-25 campaign. Nadeau…

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Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and federal law enforcement leadership in Chicago today issued the following statements regarding ongoing criminal immigration enforcement actions in Chicago: “As U.S. Attorney…

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Wolves broadcasts return to WPWR-TV for 2025 – 26 season

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves broadcasts return to WPWR-TV for 2025 – 26 season The Chicago Wolves are pleased to announce FOX Chicago Plus (WPWR-TV) will broadcast 30 Wolves regular-season home games during the 2025-26 American Hockey League season. The partnership with WPWR-TV marks the ninth consecutive full season that Wolves games have been a staple on its schedule….

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