Category: Chicago

House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects New funding to support Southwest Side small businesses, infrastructure, educational programs, health services, safety improvements and more As part of the Omnibus Appropriations, the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 10, 2022) passed more than $4 million in new federal funding to…

Chicago, Federal, Government, Health, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t No other politician has had a greater impact on trying to strengthen Illinois than Mike Madigan. With a career spanning more than half a century, it’s unavoidable that a politician will face a serious challenge from his enemies, including from a Trump appointed U.S. Attorney. But…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, Government, Illinois Legislature, Opinion, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers scholarship for women to attend college

March 9, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers scholarship for women to attend college The RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation is offering a $10,000 scholarship to a woman who is seeking to return to or start college, Foundation President William O. Lipinski announced this week. Lipinski said the scholarship, which is named after his late wife, is intended to help a…

Bill Lipinski, Chicago, Cook County, Education, News, Suburban Chicagoland, women

Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cicero police secure arrest warrants for Chicago suspect in series of car jackings Cicero Police said Tuesday (March 8, 2022) they have secured three Arrest Warrants for a suspect accused in a series of car jackings including the latest which occurred in the alley of 50th and Ogden Avenue on Saturday March 5, 12:15 PM….

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Newman helps secure $118 million in grant funding for Chicago Transit Authority

March 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Newman helps secure $118 million in grant funding for Chicago Transit Authority New funding to keep workers on the payroll and help pay for day-to-day operations as they continue to provide essential transit services to Chicagoland residents U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) announced that she has helped secure an additional $118 million in grant…

Chicago, Federal, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights

March 6, 2022March 8, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights Dads’ Rights authority and attorney Jeffery M. Leving sits down for an interview about his legal practice, his fight to ensure divorced or separated parents have equal rights when it come to raising children, and why providing equal rights in parenting is important in ensuring…

Chicago, Cook County, Features, Jeffery Leving, Law, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Videos

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Friday March 4, 2022 led Congress members Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in a letter urging BNSF Railway Company to re-engage in good faith discussions with…

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers Town President Larry Dominick said Friday (March 4, 2022) he hopes to hire at least 20 more qualified Chicago Police officers to join Cicero’s Police Department. Dominick, a retired 20-year Deputy in the Cicero Police Department, said that the additional police officers will receive support…