Category: Government

Ted Dabrowski cuts through the BS and takes on the biggest drain on property taxes

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ted Dabrowski cuts through the BS and takes on the biggest drain on property taxes By Ray Hanania Ted Dabrowski is one of four candidates running for the Republican nomination for Illinois Governor in the March 17 Republican primary election. But he is the only one who is speaking to the real challenges of fast-rising…

Business, Cook County, Education, elections, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Hastings calls for regulation on online prediction markets skirting Illinois gambling laws

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings calls for regulation on online prediction markets skirting Illinois gambling laws SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings is calling for support on legislation aimed at addressing online prediction platforms that allow users to wager money on real world events while avoiding the licensing and oversight required of regulated gambling operators in Illinois. “These…

Government, Illinois Legislature, Law, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Women Leaders Come Together for Fifth Annual 16th District Women’s Power Brunch

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Women Leaders Come Together for Fifth Annual 16th District Women’s Power Brunch On Friday, March 6th, the Fifth Annual 16th District Women’s Power Brunch was held to celebrate women leaders throughout the 16th District. The event was hosted by Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, 16th District Commissioner on Women’s Issues Claudia Ayala, Hillside Mayor…

Cook County, Democrat, Events, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, women

Sean Casten Statement on US Military Action in Iran

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten Statement on US Military Action in Iran Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement on US military action in Iran: “Iran’s regime is repressive and destabilizing. Its proxies sow chaos across the region. No one disputes that Iran presents serious challenges. Its support for proxy militias, regional interference, and…

Crime, Government, News, Politics, Racism, Religion

Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District Richard Boykin, a candidate for the 7th Congressional District election to succeed Congressman Danny Davis, released the following promotional video that includes endorsements of some of the region’s most important public servants and community leaders. View the video at the bottom of this report….

elections, Federal, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics

Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Important News: Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor Secretary State Alexi Giannoulis has put himself in the spotlight, not by weighing a race for higher office, even before he completes the one he was just elected to serve in. But because of the huge collections of funds he is receiving for his election campaign…

elections, Government, Important News, News, NewsWire, Politics

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Announces Candidacy for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District Videos of the announcement are at the end of the news story to view. Chicago, IL – Chris Getty, elected the youngest mayor in Illinois at age 26, announced Thursday that he is a candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District, following U.S. Rep….

elections, Federal, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Village of Lyons

Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Important News: TIF expert Tom Tresser on the push to fund new Bears stadium with taxpayer money Important News brings you reporting and commentary that is important to our lives from other writers and news sources. In this post, TIF expert Tom Tresser discusses the downside of the rush to use tax dollars to fund…