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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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Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx

Posted on December 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx
Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx

Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx Kim Foxx was denounced as a liar who misled the public in her mishandling of the arrest and release of Jussie Smollett, who was finally convicted on five charges of lying to Chicago Police about being the victim of a racist, homophobic assault by two individuals…

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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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Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses

Posted on December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses
Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses

Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas has proposed a City Council investigation into how a Chicago Building Department Task FOrce has been harassing and inspecting small businesses in the inner city of Chicago that apparently has targeted business owners of color, including enforcing Mayor Lori…

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Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget
Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget

Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget (Spanish language below) The Town of Cicero voted Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021) to approve a budget that calls for no property tax increase on local property taxes but expands services for seniors, families and young people. President Larry Dominick said he was able to cover costs…

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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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Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Orland Park Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. NHTSA and the Orland Park Police Department want all drivers to remember…

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Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP
Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP

Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information nd distorting truth. In the latest example of totalitarian suppression of free speech by Big Tech in our society, Change.org has removed from its site a petition sponsored by the…

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Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township
Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township

Seniors Celebrate the Holidays with Orland Township The Township’s Holiday Luncheon attracted well over 350 guests.  Over 350 guests attended a very festive luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Silver Lake Country Club, located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park, to celebrate the Holiday season and enjoy an afternoon full of good food,…

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Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa
Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa

Orland Township hosts Bingo with Santa Families had a December to remember at Orland Township’s Bingo with Santa. Nearly 120 guests joined Orland Township in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with pizza and Holiday Bingo with Santa! The event took place at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, 14459 South La Grange Road, Orland…

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American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award

Posted on December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award
American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award

American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…

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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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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas posts First Installment property tax bills on website Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has posted the First Installment Tax Year 2021 bills on cookcountytreasurer.com. The First Installment, which is 55 percent of the previous year’s total tax, is due March 1, 2022. By providing an early look at the bills,…

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