Category: Federal

Illinois ranks in bottom five in study of Best and Worst states for veteran care

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois ranks in bottom five in study of Best and Worst states for veteran care As National Veterans Day is rapidly approaching – 11th November 2023 – many will be planning their celebrations to honor military veterans across the U.S. With Google searches for “2023 Veterans Day Parade” up 1,900%, in the past 90 days,…

Civil Rights, Federal, Illinois Legislature, National, News, Veterans, Veterans Column

Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Citizen champion Alderman Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for U.S. Congress in 4th District By Ray Hanania Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, who has been one of the most vocal champions of citizen rights in Chicago and the region, announced Tuesday that he will be running as a Democratic candidate in the March 19, 2024 Democratic…

Chicago, Civil Rights, elections, Federal, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Firefighters host commemoration to remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Orland Firefighters host commemoration to remember victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks The Orland Fire Protection District hosted its 22nd annual commemoration to honor and remember the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001 during a ceremony at the Fire District The Orland Fire Protection District held a memorial…

Events, Federal, Fire, Government, National, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Suburban Chicagoland

Ray Lopez leads and champions rights of Chicago residents

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Ray Lopez leads and champions rights of Chicago residents Statement on Mayor Johnson’s Next Steps with the City’s Migrant Crisis Today, I and many of my City Council colleagues attended a briefing about the ever-growing border crisis that has reached a boiling point in our neighborhoods. Mayor Johnson and I share the belief that avoiding…

Chicago, Civil Rights, Federal, Government, immigrant, News, Politics

Disaster Recovery Center opened in Cicero to help Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Disaster Recovery Center opened in Cicero to help Cicero Residents Impacted by Summer Flooding The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Town of Cicero announced the opening Tuesday (August 29) of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at Morton College. The Disaster Recovery Center, run by FEMA, is a location where residents who suffered…

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty hosted a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia along promising that they would work together to continue to bring state funding to support resident needs. Also attending the event were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, State…

Cook County, Federal, Government, News, Taxes

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 News Editor 1 Comment

Measure by State Senator Michael Hastings to secure the South Suburban Airport now law The South Suburban Airport may soon be a reality thanks to a new measure supported by State Senator Michael E. Hastings that was signed into law on Friday. “This new law brings us one crucial step closer in opening the South…

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Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Senator Hastings shepherds law readying South Suburban Airport opening HB2531 South Suburban Airport legislation passed the Illinois Senate by a 33-20 vote on Wednesday May 17, 2023 Legislation that brings the building of the South Suburban Airport one step closer to reality was approved this week by the Illinois General Assembly, co-sponsored by State Senators…

Federal, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and…

Baby Boomers, Civil Rights, Federal, National, News, Seniors, Taxes

National Association for Gun Rights Calls Out Illinois’ Semi-Auto Ban Lies

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

National Association for Gun Rights Calls Out Illinois’ Semi-Auto Ban Lies Representatives from the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) on Wednesday May 10, 2023 filed a rebuttal to the State of Illinois to the United States Supreme Court. On May 1, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett requested further information from the State of…

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Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht Yacht Previously Seized and One Subject Arrested Today by Spain at Request of United States Two businessmen, Vladislav Osipov, 51, a Russian national, and Richard Masters, 52, a United Kingdom national, are charged in separate…

Crime, Federal, Law, News, Ukraine

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Man Convicted of Participating in Illegal Kickback Conspiracy A federal jury in the Northern District of Illinois convicted a Chicago man yesterday for participating in a conspiracy to pay approximately $25 million in illegal kickbacks to generate business for his durable medical equipment pharmacy. According to evidence presented at trial, Mark Sorensen, 53, worked…

Chicago, Crime, Federal, Health, National, News, Police, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation on Thursday Dec. 1, 2022 to rename Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC) after the late Dr. Helen Edwards,…

Cook County, Federal, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Keeping a close eye on China and semiconductor production

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Right from the Middle: Keeping a close eye on China and semiconductor production By William O. Lipinski I am extremely happy to see, besides aiding and assisting Ukraine in so many ways in their gallant defense against Russia, Our Land of Liberty is keeping an eye on our real dangerous adversary China. One area where…

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

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Civil Rights, Crime, elections, Federal, Government, News

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

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Business, Crime, Federal, Government, Law, National, News, Ukraine

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

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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