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Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board
Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board Tracy Sullivan is offering nearly three decades of higher education experience for the benefit of Community College District 524, Moraine Valley Community College. The Orland Park resident has announced her candidacy for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, an unpaid elected position. “I bring…

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Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race
Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race

Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Matt O’Shea endorse Paul Vallas for mayor against Brandon Johnson Alderman Ray Lopez (15th) is announcing his endorsement this evening for Paul Vallas for Mayor of Chicago, joining a diverse and increasing group of elected officials and community leaders who are supporting…

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Former Mayoral Candidate, Business Leader Dr. Willie Wilson Endorses Vallas for Mayor

Posted on March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Mayoral Candidate, Business Leader Dr. Willie Wilson Endorses Vallas for Mayor
Former Mayoral Candidate, Business Leader Dr. Willie Wilson Endorses Vallas for Mayor

Former Mayoral Candidate, Business Leader Dr. Willie Wilson Endorses Vallas for Mayor Wilson Supports Vallas’ Call to Make Public Safety a Civil Right Mayoral candidate and business leader Dr. Willie Wilson is endorsing Paul Vallas in the runoff election. Wilson is now the second former opponent to support Vallas, joining Alderman Roderick Sawyer who endorsed…

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Vallas Endorsed by Mayoral Candidate and Alderman Roderick Sawyer 

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vallas Endorsed by Mayoral Candidate and Alderman Roderick Sawyer 
Vallas Endorsed by Mayoral Candidate and Alderman Roderick Sawyer 

Vallas Endorsed by Mayoral Candidate and Alderman Roderick Sawyer  Roderick Sawyer, who ran in the Feb. 28 Chicago Mayoral election, endorses Paul Vallas in Runoff Election, Sawyer joins a growing list of African American leaders to stand with Vallas including former Secretary of State Jesse White and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. Paul Vallas was endorsed…

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Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital
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Homer Glen resident celebrates 45 years of service at Palos Hospital In 1978, Grease premiered in theaters, Van Halen released their debut album, and Palos Hospital hired a medical transcriptionist who was launching a career that has spanned more than four decades. Donna Boonstra, of Homer Glen, recently celebrated her 45-year service anniversary at Northwestern…

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Tony Award Winner Robert Falls returns to Goodman Theatre to direct his adaptation of “The Cherry Orchard”

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Tony Award Winner Robert Falls returns to Goodman Theatre to direct his adaptation of “The Cherry Orchard”

Tony Award Winner Robert Falls returns to Goodman Theatre to direct his adaptation of “The Cherry Orchard” It’s at once a farewell and a homecoming for Robert Falls, who recently stepped down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director after 35 years, when his major revival of The Cherry Orchard takes the stage this spring. The production…

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This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!
This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party! Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly due to impaired driving. However you celebrate, make to stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important…

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Valles receives endorsements from education leader Gery Chico and Alderman Walter Burnett

Posted on March 3, 2023March 4, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Valles receives endorsements from education leader Gery Chico and Alderman Walter Burnett
Valles receives endorsements from education leader Gery Chico and Alderman Walter Burnett

Valles receives endorsements from education leader Gery Chico and Alderman Walter Burnett Former CPS Board President, State Board of Education Chairman Gery Chico backs Vallas. Chicago Walter Burnett of the 27th Ward endorses Paul Vallas in his run-off election April 4, 2023 against rival Brandon Johnson Vallas for Mayor is announcing its second key endorsement…

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