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Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states

May 13, 2021July 12, 2021 Ray Hanania

Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states The US Census shows populations fleeing from mostly Eastern states overwhelmed with crime, tax funded welfare programs encouraging many to remain home rather than work, and high levels of taxation that include burdening senior citizens. Originally published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group May…

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Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 Ray Hanania

Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the Arab American Democratic Club (AADCIL.org) Samir Khalil and Sonia Khalil, and the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACCUSA.org) Hassan Nijem on Sunday May 16 10 AM to 1 PM at Nikko’s Banquet Hall at 7600 S. Harlem Avenue. Pappas will unveil…

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Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Ray Hanania

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

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Ray Hanania

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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Wolves finish in style defeating Grand Rapids Griffins

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Ray Hanania

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

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

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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Democratic Party Chair Robin Kelly Names Abby Witt New Executive Director

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 Ray Hanania

Democratic Party Chair Robin Kelly Names Abby Witt New Executive Director Kelly Says Witt Will Lead Effort to Build New & Inclusive Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) The Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) today named Abby Witt as its new Executive Director. An Evanston native, Witt has spent nearly two decades working with progressive campaigns…

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Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 Ray Hanania

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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Politics of race distorts Adam Toledo killing

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Politics of race distorts Adam Toledo killing The death of an innocent victim is what separates a street gangbanger from being vilified and jailed or being turned into a hero. The Street gang problem in Chicago is so great and unresolved that the public’s reaction swings from sanity to insanity, turning racism into politics. By…

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Illinois will lose one congressional seat under new Census

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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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Orland Park Police recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month with a reminder for motorists: Drop It and Drive

April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Park Police recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month with a reminder for motorists: Drop It and Drive April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the nation, and the Orland Park Police Department is urging drivers to drop their phones and focus on the road with a not-so-subtle reminder: “Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the…

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Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

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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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Ray Hanania

Orland Township Honors Volunteers In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, Orland Township hosted a dinner to celebrate the contributions its many volunteers, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Supervisor O’Grady thanked the volunteers for their many contributions that contributed to the mission of Orland Township over the past year. “Volunteers are the…

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Fire damages bathroom and attic in Orland Park home, no injuries

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 Ray Hanania

Fire damages bathroom and attic in Orland Park home, no injuries The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire that damaged a bathroom and an attic in an Orland Park Home at the 7300 block of 157th Street on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at 6:44 AM. There were no injuries. Companies arrived on scene…

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Pappas reminds taxpayers: Pay First Installment Cook County property taxes through May 3 with no late fee

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 Ray Hanania

Pappas reminds taxpayers: Pay First Installment Cook County property taxes through May 3 with no late fee Property taxes were due Tuesday, March 2, 2021, but there is no late fee for those paying their bill through Monday, May 3, 2021, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The Cook County Board of Commissioners in…

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Chicago Wolves host food drive Saturday April 24

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Ray Hanania

Chicago Wolves host food drive Saturday April 24 Donate non-perishable goods at Allstate Arena to help Common Pantry GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS – The Chicago Wolves are hosting a Food Drive from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. All of the canned goods and other non-perishable items the Wolves collect…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas names Manuel Venegas as her new Press Secretary

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Ray Hanania

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas names Manuel Venegas as her new Press Secretary Manuel Venegas was named press secretary today of the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Venegas joined the office in 2018 as Outreach Coordinator for the Hispanic community and since August 2018, has served as Director of Outreach and Media Relations. “Manuel…

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Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois

April 17, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois Alexi Giannoulias is the lead candidate in the brewing race to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White who is retiring. Although the Democratic Party Primary election is not until March 2022, time goes by quickly and the race will quickly become crowded. As the Republican…

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