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Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee

Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee
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Hurley Named Chair of Police and Fire Committee State Rep. Fran Hurley will continue to serve as chair of the House Police and Fire Committee in the 103rd General Assembly, carrying on her mission of advocating for and supporting first responders. “Now more than ever, it’s important that Springfield prioritizes our police officers, firefighters and…

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New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County
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New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County Romeoville, Bolingbrook project improves safety, mobility, quality of life The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by officials and community leaders in Romeoville, Bolingbrook and Will County to celebrate the completion of the new-and-improved Weber Road interchange, part of a $96.7 million investment…

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Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District
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Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate although that has yet to be…

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Chicago Wolves top Stars for second win in a row

Posted on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Chicago Wolves top Stars for second win in a row
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Chicago Wolves top Stars for second win in a row Josh Melnick had a goal and an assist while William Lagesson and Vasily Ponomarev also scored to lift the Chicago Wolves past the Texas Stars 3-1 on Tuesday at Allstate Arena. The Wolves also got strong goaltending from Pyotr Kochetkov to earn their second consecutive…

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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
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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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Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum
Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

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Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum The Chicago Tribune on Thursday October 20, 2022 announced it has endorsed U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) in his re-election campaign for the 6th Congressional District. In the endorsement, the Tribune praised Rep. Casten’s “reasoned, pragmatic approach to governance.” The Tribune…

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Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits
Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits

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Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits As gun violence increases in Chicago, more and more suburbanites are reconsidering visits to the crime plagued city and turning to alternative options for business, school and entertainment in the surrounding suburbs. Although the Chicago Theater offers some great performances, the exposure before and after…

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Fatherhood symposium set for Oct. 1 in Joliet

Posted on September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Fatherhood symposium set for Oct. 1 in Joliet
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Fatherhood symposium set for Oct. 1 in Joliet The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood, a state board established in 2004 to promote paternal involvement in the upbringing of their children, will present its 2022 annual symposium on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. The event…

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Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act
Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act

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Will County Prosecutor Glasgow files suit against Pritzker’s Safe-T Act The Safe-T Act HB 3653 was pushed through the Illinois General Assembly during the middle of the night in January 2022 in order to ease the punishments against criminals and making law abiding citizens exposed to dangerous criminals. Will County Prosecutor. Pritzker signed the bill …

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Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

Posted on September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 By News Editor 2 Comments on Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”
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Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders” Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District board of trustees this week denounced the adoption of the Illinois “Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act,” also known as the SAFE-T Act, saying it reduces punishments and accountability for criminals and while undermining…

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Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation
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Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday August 20, 2022 the endorsements of all 14 members of the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation. “I’ve worked hand-in-hand with these dedicated public servants to deliver real results for families in Illinois, and especially here in the 6th District,” said Rep….

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Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election

Posted on August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election
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Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Monday August 15, 2022 that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO, representing 1,500 local unions and nearly 900,000 workers across Illinois. “Since I ran for Congress in 2018, I have always stood with working families & organized labor. I’m…

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