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Wilson Calls Out Johnson, Giannoulias for Corruption, Abuse of Chicago Taxpayers 

Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wilson Calls Out Johnson, Giannoulias for Corruption, Abuse of Chicago Taxpayers 
Wilson Calls Out Johnson, Giannoulias for Corruption, Abuse of Chicago Taxpayers 

Wilson calls out Johnson, Giannoulias for corruption, abuse of Chicago taxpayers  Mayoral Candidate Willie Wilson says both Johnson and Giannoulis are “Bankrupt on Ethics” CHICAGO, IL — Mayoral candidate Dr. Willie Wilson today released the following statement blasting Mayor Brandon Johnson after news reports stated that he is using taxpayer money to promote his own…

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Pappas urges property owners to pay Second Installment tax bills before Thursday, October 1 due date

Posted on September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas urges property owners to pay Second Installment tax bills before Thursday, October 1 due date
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Pappas urges property owners to pay Second Installment tax bills before Thursday, October 1 due date Second Installment Tax Year 2025 property taxes are due Thursday, October 1, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded taxpayers today. The Treasurer’s Office posted nearly 1.8 million bills online at cookcountytreasurer.com in mid-August and mailed printed bills to taxpayers…

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We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language

Posted on September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language
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We Can Help You Understand Your Property Taxes—In Nearly Any Language By The Cook County Treasurer Understanding Cook County’s property tax system can be a challenge even for people born and raised here. Words like “assessments,” “exemptions,” and “multipliers” aren’t part of everyday conversation. For many homeowners, deciphering a tax bill feels like solving a…

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Leving Keeps Terrified Chicago Father Out of Jail, Safeguarding His Future

Posted on September 25, 2026September 25, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Keeps Terrified Chicago Father Out of Jail, Safeguarding His Future
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Leving Keeps Terrified Chicago Father Out of Jail, Safeguarding His Future By Laura Reichel A Chicago father turned to attorney Jeffery Leving for help, terrified that he was about to lose everything. The State of Illinois prosecuted dad for thousands of dollars in back child support. They suspended his driver’s license, froze his bank accounts,…

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Trump White House coverage ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico will backfire

Posted on September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Trump White House coverage ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico will backfire
Trump White House coverage ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico will backfire

Trump White House coverage ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico will backfire Ray Hanania on Politics podcast (YouTube and Podbean) discusses President Trump’s politically stupid ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico. Media bans only strengthen the media. I know firsthand By Ray Hanania 09-22-26 Ray Hanania on Politics. Political Opinion Political Columnist Political…

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Leving Reunited Dad with Baby Boy After Mother Tried to Flee the Country

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Reunited Dad with Baby Boy After Mother Tried to Flee the Country
Leving Reunited Dad with Baby Boy After Mother Tried to Flee the Country

Leving Reunited Dad with Baby Boy After Mother Tried to Flee the Country By Laura Reichel The Leving litigation team was victorious in court reuniting a distraught father with his baby boy after the mother reportedly hid the child from dad and tried to flee the country. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving will talk about this…

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Offender charged in attempted Armed Robbery in Orland Park gas station assault

Posted on September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Offender charged in attempted Armed Robbery in Orland Park gas station assault
Offender charged in attempted Armed Robbery in Orland Park gas station assault

Offender charged in attempted Armed Robbery in Orland Park gas station assault On September 15, 2026, at approximately 9 a.m., the Orland Park Police Department responded to the Shell gas station, at 15100 Harlem Ave., after receiving 911 calls reporting gunshots fired in the parking lot. As officers and investigators responded to the scene, a…

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Northfield Township Road District Approves 4.6% Levy Reduction, First Tax Cut in Three Decades

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Northfield Township Road District Approves 4.6% Levy Reduction, First Tax Cut in Three Decades
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Northfield Township Road District Approves 4.6% Levy Reduction, First Tax Cut in Three Decades NORTHBROOK, Ill. — The Northfield Township Road District Board of Trustees voted unanimously in December 2025 to lower the Road District’s tax levy by 4.6% compared to the prior year, marking the first levy reduction in more than 30 years while…

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