Category: Chicago

Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Obama Foundation Announces Hope and Change Lobby Naming at Presidential Center in Honor of President Obama’s 2008 Campaign The Obama Foundation today announced the Hope and Change Lobby at the Obama Presidential Center, honoring the foundational ideas of President Obama’s 2008 campaign. The Hope and Change Lobby is made possible through the generous contribution by…

Chicago, Culture, Federal, News, NewsWire, Racism

Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI

May 7, 2026May 8, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania on Politics podcast discuss court ruling on Samatha Steele’s alleged DUI Political consultants and writers Frank Calabrese and Ray Hanania discuss the shocking decision by a former judge this week to reject DUI charges against outgoing Board of Review 2nd District Commissioner Samantah Steele on the “Ray Hanania on Politics”…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Law, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Podcast, Police, Politics, rayhanania

Treasurer Maria Pappas Recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Celebration of Mexican Heritage Featuring Mariachi Music, Live Horses, and an Art Exhibit

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Maria Pappas Recognizes Cinco de Mayo with Celebration of Mexican Heritage Featuring Mariachi Music, Live Horses, and an Art Exhibit Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas marked Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with a public celebration honoring the deep cultural roots and lasting contributions of the Mexican diaspora in Chicagoland. The event featured live…

Chicago, Cook County, Culture, Events, Festival, immigrant, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Photos, Veterans

OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 News Editor No Comments

OIG Finds the City Council Office of Financial Analysis Provided Limited Assistance to City Council in Budget Planning and Decision Making The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit of the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA). OIG’s objective was to determine whether COFA fulfilled its mission of providing…

Business, Chicago, Government, News, NewsWire, Taxes

Chicago Passes Medicare for All Resolution

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Passes Medicare for All Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Wednesday March 18, 2026, the Chicago City Council passed a resolution calling on Congress to pass Medicare for All. The resolution, introduced by Alderwoman Ruth Cruz (Ward 30), expresses support for H.R. 3069, led by U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and…

Chicago, Federal, Government, Health, News, NewsWire

Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced the owner of several Chicago-area convenience stores to four years in prison for scheming to defraud a low-income food program for women and children. From 2010 to 2018, Hassan Abdellatif schemed…

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay offs

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Important News: TV producer detained by ICE among WGN TV lay-offs A producer who got caught up in protests against ICE and was detained is among the reporters and editorial workers laid off by WGN TV this past week. The lay-offs came as a surprise to all. Many good journalist, unfortunately, lost their jobs. Rumor…

Business, Chicago, Important News, journalism, News, Television

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…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

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…

Chicago, elections, Federal, News, NewsWire, Politics

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…

Chicago, Government, News, NewsWire, Releases

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…

Books & Films, Chicago, Culture, News, Suburban Chicagoland

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…

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Law, News, NewsWire, U.S. Attorney

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…

Chicago, Civil Rights, elections, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

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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