Category: Chicago

Pappas joins officials urging more time for payment of delinquent property taxes

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas joins officials urging more time for payment of delinquent property taxes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and other Chicago-area elected officials urged the State of Illinois to give people more time to pay delinquent Cook County property taxes. More than 58,000 property owners must pay $188 million before May 8 Tax Sale, Pappas said….

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce may be a name many people today don’t know but they should know him because his critical thinking is still very refreshing and relevant to today’s world. He was a satirist and standup comedian who got into trouble over the use of banned swear…

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Challenge to Congressman Bobby Rush fueled by uplifting story

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Challenge to Congressman Bobby Rush fueled by uplifting story A woman who was jailed for nonviolent prescription drug offenses years ago after being seriously injured when hit by a drunk driver, is challenging Congressman Bobby Rush in the March 17 Illinois Democratic Primary election for Congress in the 1st District. By Ray Hanania A woman who was…

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Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign

February 18, 2020February 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign Marie Newman’s TV Ad campaign resonates with voters in Chicagoland’s 3rd Congressional District battle. Newman is facing-off with incumbent Dan Lipinski, who lacks the personal-touch personality that would normally save an incumbent from the election threats he faces every time he runs. Newman’s TV Ad resonates with…

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Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

February 11, 2020July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett fiasco A special Prosecutor has determined that charges should be restored against Jussie Smollett who allegedly faked up a racist homophobic assault in order to build sympathy to bolster his sagging career. Smollett was given a pass when Cook County States Attorney Kim “The Fixx” Foxx…

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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…