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Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election In a major boost to his commonsense campaign for re-election, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced today that he has been endorsed by the two largest unions representing Chicago police officers and firefighters. Lipinski, who represents Illinois’ Third Congressional District, received endorsements from the Chicago Fraternal Order of…

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Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary

February 10, 2020February 15, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary University of Chicago Law student Sarah Gad says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving prescription drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need….

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Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race

February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race Candidate Marie Newman received the endorsement Saturday February 8 of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during a rally held at a South Side Chicago church outside of the 3rd Congressional District. Newman is making her second effort to unseat Congressman Dan Lipinski who was appointed to the…

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

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Darwish launches 2nd TV Ad in congressional campaign

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Darwish Releases Second TV Ad in congressional campaign Calls for New Representation, Says We Can’t Keep Electing the Same Politicians and Expect a Different Result Rush Darwish, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, has released his second TV ad, entitled, “A Humanitarian, Not a Politician.” See the ad, HERE. In the ad, Darwish…

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University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress Law student Sarah Gad of the University of Chicago says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need. Gad is an exemplary…

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Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial

February 4, 2020February 6, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial New Ad from Afghanistan War veteran and Democratic candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney Bill Conway slams incumbent Kim Foxx for not fighting for the rights of victims of crime while defending the rights of hoaxers like Jussie Smollett. The Democratic Primary election is March 17,…

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Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District Marie Newman Announces Endorsements from 12 Local Elected Officials and Political Organizations Marie Newman, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Third District, announced Tuesday that she had received endorsements from eight state, county, and city elected officials, and four key independent political organizations, including: Alderman…

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Quinn ordinances reduces Chicago Vehicle Sticker costs for seniors

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Quinn ordinances reduces Chicago Vehicle Sticker costs for seniors Chicago Alderman sponsored an ordinance in the City Council that reduces the costs of certain vehicle stickers for senior citizens. The ordinance was approved by the Chicago City Council and applies to vehicle stickers owned by seniors for trucks and large vans. Last year, Chicago Alderman…

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Second Illinois 2019 Novel Corona Virus Case Identified

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Second Illinois 2019 Novel Corona Virus Case Identified A second are of the Corona Virus has been identified in Illinois, but state officials said that the risk to general public in Illinois remains low. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), along with…

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Rouhy Shalabi named Associate Judge in Cook County

January 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rouhy Shalabi named Associate Judge in Cook County Palestinian American lawyer Rouhy Shalabi was named as an Associate Judge to the Cook County Circuit Court and was sworn in to the post on Monday Jan. 6, 2020. He is the first Palestinian Judge and joins several Arab Americans who have served on the bench including…

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Chicago named “most welcoming city” for immigrants

January 5, 2020January 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago named “most welcoming city” for immigrants A study by the New American Economy, founded by corporate executives including Michael Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch, shows that cities in the Midwest led in welcoming immigrants to their communities. The study focused on larger cities and Chicago was identified as the most welcoming. This year, according to…

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Hurley, Cunningham and O’Shea Host Local Seniors for New Year’s Eve at Noon Pizza Party

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley, Cunningham and O’Shea Host Local Seniors for New Year’s Eve at Noon Pizza Party State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, recently partnered with Sen. Bill Cunningham and Ald. Matt O’Shea to host a New Year’s Eve at noon pizza party to give local seniors an opportunity to gather and celebrate New Year’s Eve safely. “My…

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Tomasulo’s comedy show at Beverly Arts Center was hilarious

January 1, 2020July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tomasulo’s comedy show at Beverly Arts Center was hilarious WGN TV Sports reporter Pat Tomasulo took his standup comedy to the Beverly Arts Center stage on New Year’s Eve entertaining two sold-out audiences with his unique and powerfully delivered with that I call hilarious sarcasm. Tomasulo had the audiences belly laughing without being able to…

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Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Man body slammed by Chicago Police deserved it Too often the media and public focus on the actions of police rather than on the actions of criminals. Recently, a man who allegedly was drinking spit in the face of a police officer who tried to detain him. He licked the officer’s face and spit in…

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Ald. Quinn Looks to Extend Ban of Airbnb in 13th Ward

December 4, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ald. Quinn Looks to Extend Ban of Airbnb in 13th Ward Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn of the 13th Ward today (Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019) requested the Chicago City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection ban Airbnb and other home-sharing services from the 25th and 36th precincts of the 13th ward, bringing the total number…

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Bob Fioretti enters race to oust beleaguered States Attorney Kim Foxx

December 3, 2019December 4, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bob Fioretti enters race to oust beleaguered States Attorney Kim Foxx Robert “Bob” Fioretti announced Monday his candidacy to challenge controversy-plagued Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx for the office in the March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary election. Foxx is best known for bending to political favors to drop charges in the Jussie Smollett hoax,…

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Focus needs to return to crime not politics in Chicago

November 14, 2019December 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Focus needs to return to crime not politics in Chicago How can you fight street gang violence that is killing hundreds of innocent people in Chicago neighborhoods if the focus remains on politics instead on finding a solution to the crime? That’s the problem Chicago faces as politics envelopes everything from the appointment to a…

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