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  • Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant Worlds

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant Worlds
NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant Worlds

NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant Worlds NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Saturdayon an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. A joint effort with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency, the Webb observatory is NASA’s revolutionary flagship mission to…

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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary
Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ
Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…

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Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty
Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty

Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District Rob Cruz is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent government from mandating COVID vaccinations. He criticized the Cincinnati 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals for removing a court-ordered “stay” on President Joe Biden’s nationwide mandate for companies with 100…

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Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of $4.5 trillion cost

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of $4.5 trillion cost
Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of $4.5 trillion cost

Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of massive $4.5 trillion cost The mainstream American news media is tearing into West Virginian Senator Joe Manchin for voting against President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan for America, and ignoring his contentions that the plan adds more than $4.5 trillion more onto the nation’s $29 trillion…

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MyLife.com pays $21 million for misleading public

Posted on December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on MyLife.com pays $21 million for misleading public
MyLife.com pays $21 million for misleading public

MyLife.com pays $21 million for misleading public Government Obtains Settlement for Injunctive Relief and Millions in Consumer Redress from MyLife.com and CEO Jeffrey Tinsley. Social media site slammed for lying to customers and forcing them to pay outrageous subscription costs to search user database, and providing misleading information Online background report company MyLife.com Inc. (MyLife)…

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Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District
Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….

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García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision
García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision

García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…

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Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders
Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders

Casten announces endorsements from 40+ local elected officials and community leaders U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) on Thursday announced the endorsements of 40+ Illinois elected officials and community leaders for his re-election campaign. This slate of endorsements includes Illinois state senators, Illinois state representatives, county elected officials, school board members, village trustees, mayors, and community…

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BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

Posted on December 8, 2021December 22, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs
BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs

BNSF Railway criticized for causing flooding of residential homes in Chicagoland Suburbs Town President Larry Dominick and officials of Cook County and the Illinois Legislature demanded that the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway be “held accountable for flooding problems” they have caused to neighboring residences as a result of concrete resurfacing of their…

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Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure
Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….

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Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…

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Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden
Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden

Podcast: The New Cold War, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Biden Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania look at the growing “New Cold War” between the United States and Russia as Vladimir Putin solidifies his power, undermines Democracy and returns his country to the old Soviet Communism in their latest…

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The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything

Posted on December 1, 2021February 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything
The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything

The Political Grapevine: COVID is the excuse for everything Also a look at the brewing political battle in the 6th Congressional District where the strongest Republican candidate has not yet announced but will, plus perspectives on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Joe Biden. Plus, Kirk Dillard readying serious challenge against Pritzker By Ray Hanania COVID has…

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Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world
Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden Administration pushing for a waiver of international intellectual property (IP) rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

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Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Posted on November 25, 2021December 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government
Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government

Seniors deserve far more benefits than they get from our government Not enough is being done to help Senior Citizens who are earning under $100,000 in total household income including Social Security retirement income. Politicians, government, activists like the worthless AARP, and the news media all pander to Seniors to exploit them for their own…

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Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Posted on November 17, 2021November 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress
Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is planning to run for Congress in the newly re-mapped 6th District which is a Democratic stronghold that pits in next year’s elections two incumbent Democrats, Marie Newman from the old 3rd District, and Sean Casten from the old 6th District. Newman…

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Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

Posted on November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage
Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage

Congress members applaud infrastructure bill passage Democratic members of the U.S. House applauded the passage there of President Biden’s $1 trillion Infrastructure spending package on Friday (Nov. 5, 2021). The bill, which has been deadlocked in partisan bickering for months since it was introduced on June 4, was approved by a vote of 228 for…

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