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Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Combat Price-Gouging on Life-Sustaining Drugs

Posted on November 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Combat Price-Gouging on Life-Sustaining Drugs
Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Combat Price-Gouging on Life-Sustaining Drugs

Lipinski Introduces Legislation to Combat Price-Gouging on Life-Sustaining Drugs Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) has introduced legislation to lower the cost of life-sustaining prescription drugs for seniors and others on Medicare.  It allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to leverage the purchasing power of the federal government along with prescription drug pricing data…

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Difference between O’Grady and Pekau is night and day

Posted on November 13, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Difference between O’Grady and Pekau is night and day

Difference between O’Grady and Pekau is night and day Opinion: A battle over whether or not Orland Park can close a once-a-week homeless shelter at a local church has pitted Orland Park’s Mayor Keith Pekau against Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Pekau is trying to prevent Hope Covenant Church from hosting the weekly homeless shelter…

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Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman
Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman

Matthew withdraws from 3rd Congressional race, endorses Newman By Ray Hanania Abe Matthew will announce today that he will withdraw from the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary race and endorse Marie Newman, pressure is mounting on another candidate to withdraw, Rush Darwish. Matthew will hold a press conference with Newman this morning (Tuesday, Nov. 12,…

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Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism

Posted on November 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism
Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism

Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism Lipinski and Other Co-Chairs of Congressional Victims of Communism Caucus Introduce Resolution Designating Nov. 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), along with Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), today introduced a resolution to designate Nov. 7 as Victims of…

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Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Posted on November 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky By Ray Hanania Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced Tuesday (Nov. 5, 2019) that she is endorsing Marie Newman, the leading Democratic candidate challenging Congressman Dan Lipinski for the 3rd District seat. Schakowsky is a leading moderate voice in the Democratic Organization and an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump….

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Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race

Posted on October 29, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race
Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race

Chicago Sun-Times slanders Rush Darwish in 3rd District race The hotly contested 3rd Congressional District draws anti-Arab media attention from a historically racist anti-Arab Chicago Sun-Times because one of the candidates is Palestinian. The newspaper twisted around the words of Rush Darwish in a clear effort to take out a candidate who is both considered…

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Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019
Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019 On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30pm, businessman and community leader, Tim Ozinga, will announce his candidacy for the office of Illinois State Representative in the 37th District. Mr. Ozinga will address the need to restore Illinois’ prosperity by restoring fiscal sanity and moral leadership…

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Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump

Posted on September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump
Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump

Matthew urges impeachment inquiry into Trump Abe Matthew (D-Ill.), candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District (D-Lipinski), issued the following statement regarding impeachment of President Trump and the recent events surrounding the Ukraine: “The public reports of the President’s call with a foreign leader indicate that a whistleblower has raised serious concern about the…

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Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need

Posted on September 21, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need
Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need

Presidential candidates have no idea what Americans need Few of the Democrats hoping to become President really know what the real issues are that face voters. During their recent debate, they spent more time arguing over generic media-driven issues than not he issues that voters really care about. Here are some of the issues the…

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Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez
Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez

Newman receives endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez Update: Newman’s announcement of an endorsement sparked criticism from Congressman Dan Lipinski. His comments are posted at the end of this story Marie Newman, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Third Congressional District, announced Tuesday, Sept 17, that she will be receiving the endorsement of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). “I…

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Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress

Posted on September 10, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress
Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress

Presidential candidate Warren endorses Newman for Congress Democratic Presidential contender Elizabeth Warren announced Tuesday that she is endorsing Marie Newman in the March 2020 Democratic Primary election for The Illinois 3rd Congressional District. The seat is currently held by Congressman Dan Lipinski. Two other Democrats have also entered the Democratic Primary election contest that will…

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Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney

Posted on September 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney
Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney

Navy veteran Bill Conway challenges Kim Foxx for States Attorney Former Afghanistan military veteran Bill Conway enters the race to unseat controversey-plagued Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx who intervened to protect hoaxster Jussie Smollett. Conway is considered the leading challenger to Foxx. By Ray Hanania Navy Intelligence officer and military veteran Bill Conway announced…

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Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary

Posted on September 3, 2019 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary
Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary

Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary Respected Attorney Seeks Republican Nomination in March 2020 Primary   Veteran prosecutor and former Cook County Circuit Court judge, Pat O’Brien today announced his candidacy for the office of Cook County State’s Attorney in the March 2020 Republican Primary. Emphasizing the need to restore professional…

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Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan

Posted on August 23, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan
Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan

Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan Federal Judge Matthew F. Kennelly dismisses controversial lawsuit against Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Exclusive, the Des Plaines Valley News, The Regional News, The Reporter Newspaper, and the Southwest News-Herald. August 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania A politically motivated lawsuit (Case No. 16 C 7915)…

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Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman

Posted on August 9, 2019September 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman

Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman Longtime Suburban Chicagoland community activist Shadin Maali was named as the Campaign Chairwoman for Marie Newman who is a candidate for the 3rd District Congressional seat held by Dan Lipinski. Maali’s appointment underscores Newman’s commitment to the district’s large Arab American population and community in general. Marie…

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Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers

Posted on August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers
Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers

Darwish joins coalition urging passage of HB 4116 — life in prison for illegal gun sellers On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, a coalition of Illinois activists and candidates led by 3rd District Congressional candidate Rush Darwish and including Diane Latiker, Founder of Kids Off the Block (KOB); police accountability advocate Eric Russell; Mexican community activist…

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Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

Posted on July 13, 2019July 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month
Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month

Suburban Chicagoland grows to more than 1 million views per month American suburban focused online newspaper celebrates its 8th Year Anniversary as an independent publication serving the Chicagoland suburbs. Readership continues to grow. Suburban Chicagoland’s viewership has surpassed more than 1 million views per month, according to our hosting site GoDaddy. The increase in the…

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Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District

Posted on June 17, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District
Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District

Podcast: A preview of the upcoming battle for the 3rd Congressional District Another battle in the 3rd Congressional District: Dan Lipinski, Marie Newman, Rush Darwish. Season 1, Episode 17, June 17, 2019   Award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter, and syndicated political columnist Ray Hanania offers a preview of the upcoming battle brewing in the…

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