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Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race Chicago South Side Alderman David Moore is announcing his run for Illinois Secretary of State to replace long time incumbent Jesse White, who is retiring at the end of his term in January 2023. Moore is the fifth candidate to enter the race for one of…

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Pappas celebrates Mother’s Day giving away roses on MagMile

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pappas celebrates Mother’s Day giving away roses on MagMile

Pappas celebrates Mother’s Day giving away roses on MagMile Pappas and Jordan celebrate Mother’s Day by giving away 500 fresh-cut Ecuadorian roses on the Magnificent Mile with Luxe Bloom On Sunday, May 9, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Cook County Treasurer Pappas and Media Personality “Candid” Candace Jordan will host a Mother’s Day celebration…

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Street Gangs not racism is Chicago’s top plague

Posted on April 30, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Street Gangs not racism is Chicago’s top plague
Street Gangs not racism is Chicago’s top plague

Street Gangs not racism is Chicago’s top plague When it comes to the record-setting murder rate in Chicago’s neighborhoods, the real priority should be fighting street gangs over sometimes exaggerated claims of racism. But the news media sees that exaggerating racism claims especially with regards to police sells newspapers while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is…

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Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins

Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins Max Lajoie’s career-high-tying 3-point night features highlight-reel pass The Chicago Wolves capped an eight-game, 23-day road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday night at Van Andel Arena. Forwards Anthony Richard, Phil Tomasino and David Cotton and defenseman Max Lajoie scored for…

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Wolves create six new Project Thrive Zoom sessions

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania
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Wolves create six new Project Thrive Zoom sessions Super Bowl champion Chukky Okobi leads first session May 6 The Chicago Wolves, together with #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement founder Eric Kussin, continue to change the conversation about mental health in Chicago through Project Thrive. After launching Project Thrive with six successful Zoom sessions from February…

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Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins Richard and Novak score two goals apiece in Chicago’s 5-1 win Anthony Richard and Tommy Novak scored two goals apiece as the Chicago Wolves sprinted to an early lead and rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday night at Van Andel Arena….

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Illinois will lose one congressional seat under new Census

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois will lose one congressional seat under new Census
Illinois will lose one congressional seat under new Census

Illinois will lose one congressional seat under new Census 2020 Census Apportionment results were delivered to President Biden on Monday detailing changes in the nation’s population. The results show five Western states will each gain a congressional seat while Illinois and six other Eastern states will each lose one congressional seat based on population changes The U.S….

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Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory salute…

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