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Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

Posted on March 27, 2019March 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor
Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor In politics, it’s rarely about who is great but rather about who is better. And in the race for Chicago Mayor between Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and former prosecutor Lori Lightfoot, the “better” candidate is Preckwinkle. Although I have some issues with her past policies,…

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Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103

Posted on March 25, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103
Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103

Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103 In a heated election contest in the west suburban Lyons School District 103 where controversy, scandal and excessive spending dominate the board majority’s focus, voters need to take an active role in sweeping out the failed leadership and electing new trustees to restore the educational…

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April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board

Posted on March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board

April proclaimed Arab American Heritage month by Cook County Board Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison introduces a proclamation honoring April as Arab American Heritage Month at the board meeting March 20, 2019, in coordination with the passage of a State of Illinois Law designating April as Arab American Heritage month. The Cook County Board on…

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Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month Governor JB Pritzker hosted a Women’s History Month Celebration this morning at the state capitol, honoring the work of women leaders across the state. The following are the governor’s remarks as prepared for delivery: I’m thrilled to be here with you on this special day. I especially want to…

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Illinois financial problems are a national joke

Posted on March 18, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois financial problems are a national joke
Illinois financial problems are a national joke

Illinois financial problems are a national joke Illinois is ranked as the 49th Worst State in the country when it comes to taxation, according to WalletHub.com. So the last thing someone should do to address the state’s collapsing economy is to increase taxes. The driving force behind Illinois’ financial troubles are the politically driven pensions…

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Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting
Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting

Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting Bridgeview’s premiere sports and entertainment venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium in a partnership with one of the country’s largest online ticketing and entertainment companies. The ribbon cutting was held on Thursday March 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania Bridgeview’s multipurpose venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium during a ribbon cutting…

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Suburbs must standup to Chicago’s Tax Grab

Posted on March 7, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suburbs must standup to Chicago’s Tax Grab
Suburbs must standup to Chicago’s Tax Grab

Suburbs must standup to Chicago’s Tax Grab Forcing suburbanites to help cover the budgetneeds of Chicago has always been a problem with Chicagoland politics. It needs to stop. It’s not that I don’t like Chicago. I Love Chicago. I was born there. But like most people born there, I fled to crime, the taxes and…

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Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police

Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police
Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police

Chicago, Detroit best cities for Police A new ranking list by Safety.com found cities such as Chicago and Detroit on 2019’s Top Cities for Police Officers. They studied nearly 300 cities and metropolitan areas across the nation, including the major cities of Los Angeles and New York. Their analysts determined this ranking by using key…

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