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State Treasurer Frerichs says Diversity and Transparency are good for business

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

State Treasurer Frerichs says Diversity and Transparency are good for business Research shows that diversity is good for business. A study conducted by a well-regarded business consultant, McKinsey & Co., revealed that corporations with diverse boards outperformed homogenous boards. When people from different backgrounds make decisions together, they are less prone to group-think, and they…

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Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

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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New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County Romeoville, Bolingbrook project improves safety, mobility, quality of life The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by officials and community leaders in Romeoville, Bolingbrook and Will County to celebrate the completion of the new-and-improved Weber Road interchange, part of a $96.7 million investment…

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Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and Education Center, 5336 S. State…

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Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program State Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging qualifying disadvantaged small businesses to participate in a series of upcoming virtual workshops for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. “The DBE program supports local businesses, and helps in the construction of infrastructure across…

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Senator Hastings presents $610,000 state grant to Orland Fire to enhance regional 911 emergency system

October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Senator Hastings presents $610,000 state grant to Orland Fire to enhance regional 911 emergency system Illinois Senator Michael Hastings joined officials of the Orland Fire Protection District on Thursday to announce the award of a $610,000 State Grant to enhance the district’s regional 911 emergency system and “save more lives.” Fire Chief Michael Schofield and several…

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Rockford Faith Leaders Reject County Board Resolution, Standing by the Pretrial Fairness Act

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Some Rockford faith leaders embrace the Safe-T Act and oppose County Board Resolution Earlier this evening, Thursday Sept. 29, 2022, the Winnebago County Board passed a resolution calling on the Illinois legislature to repeal the SAFE-T Act. The resolution focused on the Pretrial Fairness provisions of the law, which will end the state’s use of…

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Pritzker proves you don’t need toilets in a glass house

September 28, 2022October 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Pritzker proves you don’t need toilets in a glass house Illinois Governor JB Pritzker attacked his critics recently and called for people to resign from office, especially those that challenge his lobbyist cronies. But he doesn’t hesitate to manipulate real estate to reduce the amount of state property taxes he owes on his multi-million properties….

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Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders”

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 News Editor 2 Comments

Orland Fire District board members denounces Illinois Safe-T Act as “threat to First Responders” Officials of the Orland Fire Protection District board of trustees this week denounced the adoption of the Illinois “Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act,” also known as the SAFE-T Act, saying it reduces punishments and accountability for criminals and while undermining…

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Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Nichols and colleagues collect bottled water for Jackson residents State Rep. Cyril Nicholas, State Sen. Elect Willie Preston, and 18th Ward Alderman Derrick Curtis collected thousands of bottles of water, enough to fill two 18-wheel semi-trucks to help the water-starved residents of Jackson, Mississippi. Nichols, whose 32nd House District includes the 6th Ward, 15th Ward,…

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Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director The Illinois Tollway today announced the promotion of Cassaundra Rouse to Executive Director. Rouse is a longtime veteran of the agency, most recently serving as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer. “I’m pleased to announce that Cassaundra Rouse will be serving as the Tollway’s Executive Director,” said Illinois…

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Pritzker lives in glass house of money and hypocrisy

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pritzker lives in glass house of money and hypocrisy Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is slamming rival Darren Bailey for comparing the Holocaust to abortion, and feeding reporters like Greg Hinz of Crains Chicago Business to slam Bailey for anti-Muslim comments (Hinz doesn’t care about Muslims and never has), Pritzker and Hinz don’t care that in…

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