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Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy for the important Cook County Board 6th District election in the Democratic Primary on March 17, 2026. The seat is held by Donna Miller who is retiring from that position and is…
Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced he is endorsing Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate, citing Kelly’s exceptional leadership, proven track record of delivering for Illinois families, and their dedicated partnership tackling gun violence. Kelly’s campaign continues to build momentum with Booker’s endorsement,…
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Regional leaders endorse John Harrell for 8th Illinois House District Chicago, IL – More than a dozen elected officials and regional leaders have endorsed John Harrell for the 8th Illinois House District representing the West Side of Chicago and West suburban communities. The co-founder of Black Men United and Pastor of both Proviso M.B.C. in…
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Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce that for the next early voting cycle, early voting will relocate from the Orland Township Building to the Orland Park Civic Center, located at 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. This change reflects the Village’s…
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Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat, Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers Richard Boykin, candidate for Congress in the 7th district, called for national legislation today to eliminate unfair “swipe fees,” which are paid by businesses to banks and payment processors for every consumer debit or credit card transaction….
State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski receives major endorsements in 6th District Veteran progressive icon Don Rose and former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin have endorsed Nick Uniejewski in his challenge to controversial incumbent Sara Feigenholtz in the March 17, 2026, Democratic Primary. Feigenholtz has been repeatedly criticized for putting foreign interests over the interests of…
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State Representative Stephanie Kifowit Endorses Neil Khot for Congress in IL-08 AURORA, IL — Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit today announced her endorsement of Neil Khot for Congress in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, citing his record of standing up for veterans, protecting reproductive rights, and showing up for the community. “As a United States Marine…
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Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat CHICAGO (February 5, 2026) Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) is announcing her endorsement of Richard Boykin, candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat. “Richard Boykin is a proven fighter with common sense solutions. Years ago, he put his career on the line…