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Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten urges ban on Russian oil and more crippling economic sanctions Congressman Sean Casten of the 6th District in Illinois calls for a ban on Russian oil, crippling economic sanctions, and additional multilateral actions to end global subsidization of Russian power in face of Ukraine invasion US Congressman Sean Casten called for a ban on…

Federal, Government, National, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Ukraine

Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District Former Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel T Calandriello Announces Run for Cook County Board. Calandriello’s leadership will bring a Fresh Approach to Cook County Government Dan Calandriello filed his petitions for nomination of Cook County Commissioner for the 17th District on MOnday March 7,…

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Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights

March 6, 2022March 8, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video Interview: Jeffery Leving discusses mission to defend Dads’ Rights Dads’ Rights authority and attorney Jeffery M. Leving sits down for an interview about his legal practice, his fight to ensure divorced or separated parents have equal rights when it come to raising children, and why providing equal rights in parenting is important in ensuring…

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Consul General of Ireland Kevin Byrne to lead Tinley St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 6

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Consul General of Ireland Kevin Byrne to lead Tinley St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 6 The wait is finally over! Grab something green and come out to the Tinley Park Irish Parade at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in Downtown Tinley. Show your St. Patrick’s Day spirit as you watch nearly 80 floats, performances, walking…

Entertainment, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman leads letter in urging BNSF Railway to engage workers on new attendance policy U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Friday March 4, 2022 led Congress members Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) in a letter urging BNSF Railway Company to re-engage in good faith discussions with…

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Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero invites Chicago Police Officers to apply for Lateral Transfers Town President Larry Dominick said Friday (March 4, 2022) he hopes to hire at least 20 more qualified Chicago Police officers to join Cicero’s Police Department. Dominick, a retired 20-year Deputy in the Cicero Police Department, said that the additional police officers will receive support…

Chicago, Crime, Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Leving to present on dad’s rights legal issues at Horasis Global meeting Friday March 4, 2022

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving to present on dad’s rights legal issues at Horasis Global meeting Friday March 4, 2022 Dad’s Rights lawyer Jeffery M. Leving will be one of the presenters at a Global Meeting on Friday hosted by Horasis, a think tank for global leaders in business, government and society. Leving will speak about poverty, its impact…

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Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday March 3, 2022. he has been endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters in his re-election campaign. This is LCV’s first endorsement in a member-on-member primary and highlights the urgent need to keep global climate leaders like Rep….

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House passes Congresswoman Newman’s amendment on study of Panama Canal Veterans impacted by Agent Orange

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House passes Congresswoman Newman’s amendment on study of Panama Canal Veterans impacted by Agent Orange Amendment builds on Rep. Newman’s Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act, which would grant federal benefits to Panama Canal Zone veterans who were exposed to deadly tactical herbicide. Click here to watch Congresswoman Newman’s floor speech on the amendment As part of…

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Chicago Wolves rally to corral Texas Stars

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves rally to corral Texas Stars Young guns Ryan Suzuki and Jack Drury score crucial goals in Chicago win Winnetka native Jack Drury’s shorthanded goal midway through the third period served as the game-winner as the Chicago Wolves rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Texas Stars Wednesday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards Stefan…

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Illinois has second highest property tax rate in country study shows

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois has second highest property tax rate in country study shows A study by the Washington D.C. financial analysis company WalletHub shows that Illinois has the 2nd worst effective property tax rate of any state. By Ray Hanania Illinois ranks 50th out of 51 in a study of property taxes of all states and Washington…

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Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sheriff Dart Testifies Before Senate on Solutions to Carjacking Surge Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart testified today before a U.S. Senate Committee about the Chicago area’s disturbing rise in carjackings and his work with automakers on innovative, comprehensive solutions. Last year there were more than 2,000 carjackings – or about one every four hours…

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Casten names High School STEM Scholar as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten names High School STEM Scholar as Virtual Guest to State of the Union Address Congressman Sean Casten on Tuesday March 1, 2022 invited high school climate activist Venya Sharma as his virtual guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress. Venya is sophomore and youth climate activist attending Fremd High School…

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Chicago Woman Convicted on Federal Fraud and Tax Charges

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Woman Convicted on Federal Fraud and Tax Charges Defendant Cashed Her Deceased Grandmother’s Pension Checks A federal jury convicted an Illinois woman on fraud and tax offenses for cashing her deceased grandmother’s pension checks and preparing false tax returns. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Eunice Salley, aka Eunice Sally Dobyns,…

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Congresswoman Newman names childcare worker as virtual guest at Biden State of the Union address

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Newman names childcare worker as virtual guest at Biden State of the Union address Rep. Newman invites Laura Maldonado, an SEIU HCII child care provider in the Archer Heights neighborhood of Chicago, who is encouraging President Biden and Congress to pass components of the Build Back Better Act, to be her virtual guest for…

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Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania examine the effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions on Russia as a response to Tyrant Vladimir Putin’s brutal military invasion of the Ukraine. The podcast looks at whether the United States looks weak and how long…

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Members of Congress express solidarity with Ukraine and anger at Russia

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Members of Congress express solidarity with Ukraine and anger at Russia As Russian troops invaded the Ukraine early Thursday morning blowing up military installations and demonizing the Ukrainian people as “Nazis,” a polarized America presented deeply divided reactions that seemed more about local politics than about defending a Democracy being thrown under the new Iron…

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Southbound Laramie Avenue in Cicero blocked because of road construction

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Southbound lanes on Laramie Avenue will close during evening hours Laramie Avenue to be blocked during evening hours because of construction to repair train track overpass caused by railroad property sinkhole Cicero, IL — A sinkhole that formed on BNSF railroad property at 33rd Street and Laramie Avenue will require road repair work beginning immediately….

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