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Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence

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Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence

Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has created a Special Task Force of Police and Inspectors to shutter Arab and minority owned businesses as a “Hail Mary” strategy to stop spiraling street gang violence. Dozens of gas stations with food sections have been shut down over…

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American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares

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American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares

American Arab Chamber honors Ald. Silvana Tabares The American Arab Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday honored Chicago Alderwoman Silvana Tabares for defending the rights of Arab American business owners. Tabares, along with Alderman Matthew O’Shea, adjusted an ordinance intended to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco to young people and children under the age of…

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6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

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6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed new speed cameras to fine motorists driving through the city more than 6 miles over the posted speed limits — where signs are posted although not often enough to be seen in time. She can use technology to nail…

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Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

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Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line Former Congressman Bill Lipinski writes in his “Right from the Middle” column about how his vote in support of former President Ronald Reagan’s campaign for the the Contras launched the construction of the Orange Line serving the Southwest Side of…

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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

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Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania launch the “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast The “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast to offer Reagan Democrat Perspectives from Chicagoland’s Southwest Side with former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and syndicated columnist Ray Hanania. Listen to the first episode below Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania have partnered to offer a…

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Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students

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Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students

Chicago leaders and legislators urge safer return for Chicago school students As members of the General Assembly and City Council who represent Chicago communities, including some of us who are parents or guardians of CPS students, we submit the following recommendations to aid in maintaining the highest level of health safety as teachers, staff, administrators,…

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Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

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Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board Cristina Nonato announced her candidacy for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board of trustees in the March 15, 2022 Democratic primary election. Nonato will host a reception to meet voters on August 28, 2021 at 912 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove from 3 PM to 6 PM….

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Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA

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Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA

Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA Wisecrackin’ hosts in-person show with special guest Greg Proops. The Laugh Factory in Chicago to host award-winning comedy game show September 2 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Hot off winning the title of “Best Virtual Live Comedy Experience” from Chicago Magazine, the…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns Illinois voters have a lot of strong and qualified candidates to consider in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the leading candidates who are hoping to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in the June 2022…

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Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs

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Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs

Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez in an interview this week told me that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not only failed to confront street gangs but has empowered them with her rhetoric and failed policies. Coupled with States Attorney Kim Foxx’s failed policies, street gangs are emboldened and…

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Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

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Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel This week’s Wisecrackin’ virtual game show will feature special guest Arab News Newspaper reporter and standup comedian Ray Hanania and comic cast members Jamie Black, Sam Howard, Elise Jordan, Laureen Siciliano. The show launched in May 2020 is hosted by Chicagoland comedian Angie…

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Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

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Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police The shooting murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the wounding of her partner by three suspects revives calls to reinstate the death penalty for individuals who kill someone intentionally with gun. They should be put to death with no compassion. Killing these killers…

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COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

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COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence The Coronavirus COVID Pandemic has had a terrible impact on our society but one overlooked aspect has been the domestic tensions it has created among couples, families and married couples. Domestic violence has intensified according to court records By Jeffery M. Leving In the early days of the pandemic,…

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Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case

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Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case

Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving helps fathers recover rights to see his children after the mother abruptly cut the father off from seeing his children. Leving discusses the case, family law, divorce proceedings, child custody and Dads’ rights during his weekly radio show on…

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

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Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16

Media portrayal of Arabs after Sept. 11 focus on ADC panel Aug. 16 ADC Presents a virtual online Zoom forum exploring the Post September 11th Media Portrayal of Arabs & Muslims with a panel of professional journalists. veteran journalist Ali Younes, who will be joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani; Arab…

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Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

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Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program Former Congressman Bill Lipinski continues to host his annual essay contests for school children (6th – 8th grade) on the topics of America history and patriotism. There are four areas of interest listed below. Enter today. By Bill Lipinski Following is a program that I believe can…

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Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration

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Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration

Governor adds another county to drought disaster declaration Winnebago County has been named in a drought disaster declaration by Illinois Gov J.B. Pritzker, joining Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties. The disaster declaration allows counties to access emergency loans following drought conditions Winnebago county has been added to the USDA Secretarial natural disaster…

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White House push probes “Capitol riot,” but continues to ignore the post-Floyd riots

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White House push probes “Capitol riot,” but continues to ignore the post-Floyd riots

White House push probes “Capitol riot,” but continues to ignore the post-Floyd riots Special Column Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Loot businesses, burn buildings, injure scores of people and that is your 1st Amendment Constitutional Right to protest. But protest government, and the Congress treats it as a high crime and misdemeanor. The hypocrisy of how Congress ignores…

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