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Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor
Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor Vallas is the only Mayoral Candidate committed to providing the tools and resources needed to protect Chicago families Paul Vallas has earned the endorsement of the brave men and women of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police for his tireless dedication to improving the safety of the city’s…

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo
Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo Driver had 47 previous charges but no convictions but will face four Felony charges in latest DUI, drug possession and fleeing crash scene, Lyons Police officials said Lyons, Illinois — A 24-year-old Oak Forest man who has been charged 47 times in…

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Vallas releases comprehensive Public Safety Strategy for Chicago

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Vallas releases comprehensive Public Safety Strategy for Chicago
Vallas releases comprehensive Public Safety Strategy for Chicago

Vallas releases comprehensive Public Safety Strategy for Chicago Calls for the Return of Public Safety as a ‘Basic Human Right’ for Chicagoans Paul Vallas will return the Chicago Police Department to its core mission to serve and protect the people of Chicago by prioritizing public safety as a human right by making crime in Chicago…

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor
Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor A Rockford man is now facing felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and solicitation of child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriffs Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Thursday, Dec….

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Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers
Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Orland Park Police Department Releases Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers The Orland Park Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 18-28 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Orland Park Police Department and other state and local law…

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes
Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 
Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter  The purchase of the Helicopter will help the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety and to fight crime On Thursday, November 17th, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted overwhelmingly to approve Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s proposal to lease a helicopter…

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Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?
Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election? Former Chicago City Hall reporter and Tribune columnist John Kass, now the publisher of JohnKassNews.com online, joined the Two Guys on Politics weekly podcast with guests former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania…

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16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges
16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

16 St. Ignatius Hockey team members injured, truck drive faces DUI charges Truck crash injures St. Ignatius Hockey team; Truck driver taken into custody with DUI Charges pending; Driver’s record and knowledge of company executives may become critical issue At least 16 members of the St. Ignatius Prep High School junior varsity hockey team were…

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Can anyone be honest in an election?

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Can anyone be honest in an election?
Can anyone be honest in an election?

Can anyone be honest in an election? This year’s elections are driven by lies from both political parties but in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is the worst. Fake newspapers exaggerate the facts but those facts are founded in some truth that Pritzker is also working to disguise. Voters are so easily driven by single exaggerated…

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Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian
Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

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Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race
Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released a new TV Ad Monday Oct. 24, 2022 that highlighting his opponent’s extreme anti-choice views, like his support of overturning Roe and letting states pass a ban on abortion with zero exceptions for rape or incest. The…

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U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jeremy Peña will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA…

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Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military
Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military

Justice Department Announces Charges and Arrests in Two Cases Involving Export Violation Schemes to Aid Russian Military In Two Separate Cases, Charges Filed Against Two Companies and Half a Dozen Individuals Arrested for Alleged Illegal Sale and Export of Powerful Dual-Use Technologies In separate charges unsealed today in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Eastern…

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Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act
Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act Accused felons released without bail awaiting trial are committing more violence in Cook County. It’s the ugly secret that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot don’t want to talk about. In the past year ore than 60 suspects awaiting trial…

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Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Posted on October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography  A 49-year-old Bartlett man has been charged with possession of child pornography after investigators found he viewed numerous pornographic images and videos of children under the age of 13 on multiple social media apps, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today.  The Cook County Sheriff’s Police…

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Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Illinois is not safe under Pritzker
Illinois is not safe under Pritzker

Illinois is not safe under Pritzker Democrats and the leftwing media are doing everything they can to push back on the Safe-T Act and the damage it causes to the safety of law abiding citizens. The truth is, the law turns safety concerns upside down making the priority concerns for the criminals more than for…

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Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward
Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward

Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially announced her candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward, Sunday, October 2, 2022, on the Southside of Chicago, at the famous Josephine’s Southern Cooking Restaurant at 436 E. 79th St., a staple in the 6th Ward.  Dr. Bunville says that she…

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