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Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead House Speaker Michael J. Madigan names House Majority Leader Greg Harris to handle all aspects of ComEd investigation, and criticizes Republicans for playing politics. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday “When I learned that Minority Leader Jim Durkin and two Republican members requested the House of Representatives establish…

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Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days

September 2, 2020October 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Opinion: Orland Park COVID-19 cases doubled in past 60 days Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is nurturing an environment which is dismissing the threat of the Coronavirus COVID-19 and reports from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Pekau, who apparently has a resistance to wearing a face mask, has argued that the rise in COVID-19…

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3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

3rd District Congressional Democrat Marie Newman feted by Arab Americans Arab and Muslim Americans will organize a rally Sept. 4, Friday for Marie Newman who is the democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. The event is hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the American Palestinian Club By Ray Hanania…

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America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one

August 27, 2020August 29, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

America needs balanced discussion on racial injustice, not a political one The screams of the one-sided, Black Lives Matter protestors are defining a distorted national debate on racial injustice. They want a debate driven only by the fact that they are Black and you are White. Hispanics, by the way, are tossed into the “White”…

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Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Survey urges hotels use technology, reduce cleaning, enforce face masks, social distancing Click HERE to download a one pager on the survey. A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult shows that a number of improvements to health and sanitation protocol at U.S. hotels would have considerable…

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O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

O’Brien calls on Kim Foxx to resign as Cook County States Attorney State’s Attorney Candidate Judge Pat O’Brien Calls for Kim Foxx’s Resignation in Wake of Special Prosecutor Report Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Judge Pat O’Brien will hold a press conference at 4 pm today at the Daley Center to discuss the results of…

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ComEd reports wide outages in wake of wind storm

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

ComEd reports wide outages in wake of wind storm ComEd Restores Power to more than 260,000 customers following severe storm. Customers should prepare for a multi-day restoration. Damage ranges from broken tree limbs to damage to homes, vehicles and property ComEd crews have restored power to more than 260,000 customers throughout northern Illinois after a derecho…

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Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 News Editor 1 Comment

Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime Statement from County Commissioner Aguilar: Aguilar calls on States Attorney Kim Foxx to take tougher stand on crime The recent upsurge in violence in Chicago which many fear is spreading throughout the suburban Cook County region is of concern to every law-abiding resident of…

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Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters

August 9, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Political Pundit: Mayor Lightfoot face masks vs looters By Ray Hanania We’re having some fun with politics in Chicagoland, the State of Illinois, the Nation and the Middle East. I hope you enjoy this satirical look at political events, issues and the antics of some of our elected officials. (Each comic might have a different…

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Upside down morality plunges America into anarchy

August 9, 2020May 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Upside down morality plunges America into anarchy Using Confederate Flag as a beach towel apparently is more offensive and upsetting to some than the actual violence and destruction of White-owned businesses, vehicles and individuals in our upside down world of skewered morality By Ray Hanania Last week, a bunch of the bully protestors got upset…

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Cicero Police charge suspect in brutal racial attack during Floyd protests

August 7, 2020August 9, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Cicero Police charge suspect in brutal racial attack during Floyd protests The Cicero Police have concluded a 10 week long investigation into the June 1 attack against an African American driver who was impaled by a metal rod during protests organized following the George Floyd killing. The 25 year old driver from Chicago was in…

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Pappas, Cundari discuss County system to view your property taxes

August 2, 2020August 10, 2020 News Editor No Comments

Pappas, Cundari discuss County system to view your property taxes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Cicero Town Assessor Emilio Cundari offer a presentation of the Treasurer’s streamlined and effective online resources to address your property tax needs and concerns. Homeowners and businesses can check their property taxes by going online. The website is displayed…

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Taking down the Columbus Statue is an act of racism

August 2, 2020July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Taking down the Columbus Statue is an act of racism Removing the statue of Christopher Columbus us an act of outright racism by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, surrendering to the bullying of a mob of protestors whose members often become violent, looting, burning down stores and destroying vehicles and other property. This column was published…

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Circuit Clerk Brown hosts virtual expungement summit

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown hosts virtual expungement summit Cook County Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown Makes Popular Expungement Summit Virtual, with Kick-Off on Zoom on Saturday, Aug. 1, 9:00 a.m. Expungement Services Webinar to feature Panel of Criminal Justice Stakeholders, Elected Officials, Support Services Groups, and Community Organizations Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy…

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Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs

July 27, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar joins County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in detailing COVID-19 relief funds Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in announcing millions of dollars available for suburban communities facing unexpected expenses due to COVID-19….

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip lampoons Mayor Lightfoot

July 27, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Political Pundit Comic Strip lampoons Mayor Lightfoot You can view all of The Political Pundit Comic Strips here at Suburban Chicagoland by selecting Comic Strip from the drop down menu. Here is the latest The Political Pundit Comic Strip for July 27, 2020. The Political Pundit Comic Strip by Ray Hanania, 07-27-20 — Chicago…

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Reflecting on the past week’s violence

July 24, 2020July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Reflecting on the past week’s violence The Black Lives Matter protestors should be held accountable for the violence of many of those who participated. Although supporting Black Lives is a just cause, the organizers failed to take responsibility for the widespread violence, looting, arson and shootings that took place in the midsts of their protests….

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Defending the statue of Christopher Columbus

July 23, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Defending the statue of Christopher Columbus Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot continues to turn her back on the rule of law and defending all of the city’s ethnic and racial groups, taking no action to punish ands identify individuals engaged in the destruction of statues including an attempted destruction of the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant…

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