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Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election? Former Chicago City Hall reporter and Tribune columnist John Kass, now the publisher of JohnKassNews.com online, joined the Two Guys on Politics weekly podcast with guests former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania…
Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions Initiative will expand behavioral health and harm reduction services in suburban Cook County Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer Israel Rocha, and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck,…
Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat State Senator Michael E. Hastings released the following statement on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 following the final tabulation of votes in the Nov. 8, 2022 General election. Hastings was re-elected to his seat representing the 19th Illinois Senate District where he has…
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Maria Pappas: Your Cook County property tax bill is online now Cook County’s Second Installment property tax bills have been posted at cookcountytreasurer.com, where bills can be viewed, downloaded and paid with no added surcharge. “My office has finally received the figures to print 1.8 million property tax bills,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas….
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Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country, taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate, although that has yet to be…
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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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Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus Although politicians in the Republican and Democratic Party pander to the senior vote, the Democrats did the most damage to the Social Security system fear mongering that if they don’t impose changes the system will collapse. But if the system were to collapse, it is…
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Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…
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