Category: Politics

Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Federal Prosecutor to lead independent probe of legislator conduct Former Federal Prosecutor and Executive Inspector General Maggie Hickey to Lead Independent Investigation of the Illinois House of Representatives and charges of workpalce harassment and legislative conduct House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced today that Maggie Hickey, a former federal prosecutor and former inspector general for…

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Lipinski hosts 3 events, Town Hall Meeting, Veterans Fair and Senior Fairs

June 15, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski hosts 3 events, Town Hall Meeting, Veterans Fair and Senior Fairs Over the next few weeks, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting, a Veterans Fair, and two Senior Fairs in the Third Congressional District. At the Town Hall Meeting, area residents will be able to hear from Rep. Lipinski…

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Basham, Madigan bolster Human Resource staffing to change “Capitol Culture”

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Basham, Madigan bolster Human Resource staffing to change “Capitol Culture” House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and new chief of staff Jessica Basham announced they will begin conducting a thorough search to hire a human resources director and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action officer to promote a fair, equitable, and unbiased work environment for the 200…

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Media hypocrisy over Roseanne Barr

June 10, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media hypocrisy over Roseanne Barr Roseanne Barr’s racist reference to Valerie Jarrett is irresistible and Barr rightly apologized. But was ABC TV’s decision to punish Roseanne by cancelling her hit TV series revival warranted? Or, is it the result of a double standard fueled by news media bias against Barr because of her open support…

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A “teaching moment” on Roseanne Barr, the media and political hypocrisy

May 30, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

A “teaching moment” on Roseanne Barr, the media and political hypocrisy Roseanne Barr said something stupidly racist about Valerie Jarrett and Jarrett responded saying we should take it as a “teaching moment.” But what kind of “teaching moment” can we have in an America that is deeply divided, caught in the middle between extremist politics…

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Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill

May 29, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill The Illinois House and the Illinois Senate approved a new law, HB 4508, that would allow two major water companies to massively increase water rates on its customers to help them buy up smaller water companies so they can grow and profit. The sponsors used the confusing…

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Media bias against President Trump harms this country

May 26, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Media bias against President Trump harms this country When President Trump complained that his campaign was being “wiretapped” by the Obama administration and Obama FBI, the mainstream news media howled against him saying that was ridiculous. Now, one year later, we learn that the FBI under Obama inserted an undercover agent into Trump’s campaign. Instead…

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LED to save money

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 Steve Metsch No Comments

LED to save money Township of Lyons to install new lighting at HQ By Steve Metsch The Lyons Township headquarters, 6404 Joliet Road, Countryside, is getting new lighting that is expected to save on electric bills. The building will have all LED lighting, Township Supervisor Christopher Getty said. “We had a free assessment from ComEd…