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Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Posted on October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast
Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast Former Chicago Public Schools CEO joins Ray Hanania and former Congressman Bill Lipinski on their Video Podcast “Two Guys on Politics” to discuss Chicago’s 2027 mayoral election, school finances, President Trump’s handling of Ukraine and the growing…

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Lipinski and Hanania analyze MidTerm elections, and Congressional battle between Patty Garcia and Chris Getty in Video Podcast

Posted on October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania analyze MidTerm elections, and Congressional battle between Patty Garcia and Chris Getty in Video Podcast
Lipinski and Hanania analyze MidTerm elections, and Congressional battle between Patty Garcia and Chris Getty in Video Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania analyze MidTerm elections, and Congressional battle between Patty Garcia and Chris Getty in Video Podcast Two Guys on Politics S5 Episode 27 Video Podcast hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discuss the challenges facing President Trump and the Republican Party going into the MidTerm elections on Nov. 3, 2026, and address the…

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Wilson Calls Out Johnson, Giannoulias for Corruption, Abuse of Chicago Taxpayers 

Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wilson Calls Out Johnson, Giannoulias for Corruption, Abuse of Chicago Taxpayers 
Wilson Calls Out Johnson, Giannoulias for Corruption, Abuse of Chicago Taxpayers 

Wilson calls out Johnson, Giannoulias for corruption, abuse of Chicago taxpayers  Mayoral Candidate Willie Wilson says both Johnson and Giannoulis are “Bankrupt on Ethics” CHICAGO, IL — Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson today released the following statement blasting Mayor Brandon Johnson after news reports stated that he is using taxpayer money to promote his own…

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Politicians, community leaders, national activists and celebrities join community to support Getty for Congress

Posted on August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Politicians, community leaders, national activists and celebrities join community to support Getty for Congress
Politicians, community leaders, national activists and celebrities join community to support Getty for Congress

Politicians, community leaders, national activists and celebrities join community to support Getty for Congress Politicians, community leaders, national activists and celebrities attended a rally of more than 800 community members on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Gibsons Restaurant in Oak Brook to support Chris Getty’s candidacy for the 4th Congressional District for Congress. By…

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Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn

Posted on August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn
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Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn Lifelong Southwest Side Resident Seeks Ald. Quinn’s Open Seat  CHICAGO – Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman, replacing outgoing Ald. Marty Quinn, who has held the post since 2011. A lifelong resident of…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them

Posted on July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them
Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them

Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them Just one in five Cook County voters bothered to vote in the last two elections when asked whether to approve property tax increases, allowing a distinct minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in…

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Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook

Posted on July 7, 2026July 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook
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Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook Radio talkshow host Mohammed Faheem is hosting a fundraiser dinner banquet on Wednesday evening, July 29, 2026 at the Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane to support the Lightning Strike Radio Show broadcast every Sunday morning at 8 AM in WCPT 820 AM…

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Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America

Posted on June 27, 2026June 28, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America
Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America

Hanania interviews Burt Odelson the best election and municipal attorney in America 06-27-26 Ray Hanania conducts a profile Interview of Attorney Burt Odelson interview Burton S. Odelson, a prominent Illinois attorney who has spent more than five decades specializing in municipal law, election law, school law, and local government representation. Video podcast below Burt Odelson…

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Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

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