Category: Politics

Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Republican candidate Gary Grasso, the mayor of Burr Ridge, slams the lies and distortions of extreme rightwing candidate Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park. Grasso’s study published below lists many of Pekau’s lies. Lying seems to be the foundation of the Pekau…

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Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Speaker Welch releases official Democratic Party endorsements By Ray Hanania Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch released recommended endorsements for the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022. The endorsements list the top Democratic candidates but leaves it up to voters to select their choices in two contested races. Those two contested races…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…

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Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th Tickets on Sale June 23rd Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. The South African born comedian has written, produced and starred in 11…

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Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying

June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sean Morrison just can’t stop himself from lying When you don’t have any real achievements or issues to advocate for, public officials like Cook County Board Commissioner Sean Morrison turn to the lies. They want to distract voters from the ugly truth of their failure with their Big Lies. Morrison is so afraid of Liz…

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The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written

June 1, 2022May 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Sean Morrison letter to the Judge I would have written Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison must be upset that voters are focused on his failings as a leader because he is sharing and distributing ugly false attack literature against Liz Gorman hoping it will deflect voters from his own failures. Morrison’s failures are too…

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Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator

May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sean Morrison’s judgement questioned in defending sexual predator Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison sent a letter to a judge defending his top company employee who was accused of sexually harassing a 14 year old girl while that girl was at Morrison’s home during a pool party. After Morrison defended Anthony Martin, his senior vice president…

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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

May 22, 2022May 25, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…

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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Barry Goldwater Jr., son of Republican conservative icon, to keynote Gorman rally Friday Barry Goldwater was the spiritual founder of the Conservative Republican movement in the 1960s. His son, Barry Goldwater Jr., will be in Orland Park this Friday, May 20 at 6 PM at Elements Banquet Hall, 16235 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Register…

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Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…

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Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 News Editor No Comments

Barry Goldwater Jr., son of former GOP Presidential icon, headlines Gorman Republican Forum Orland Township Committeewoman and taxpayer rights champion Liz Gorman will host a candidate’s forum to showcase the best and the brightest candidates running in the June 28 Republican Primary election. Former California Congressman Barry M. Goldwater Jr., the son of the man…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

May 8, 2022May 9, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Most elections are pretty much decided before voters even get to go to the ballot box. But the race for Illinois Secretary of State is wide open, but it’s a mess. No one is really talking about the real issues that exist in the massive statewide office…

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Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Mayor Lightfoot accused of targeting Arab and Muslim stores in gang crackdown Lightfoot shuts down Arab and Muslims businesses when crimes are committed near them but she doesn’t shutdown stores owned by other racial groups. Last summer, 150 Arab and Muslim stores were closed by a Task Force that based its criteria solely on racism…

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Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling

May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling The two Democratic incumbents forced to battle each other by the Democratic Party redistricting in the new 6th Congressional District both issued statements defending the rights of women to abortion and vowed to fight to defend the federal Roe vs Wade legal…

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Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General Former Illinois State Police Lt. Col Terry Lemming and noted criminal prosecutor Christopher E.K. Pfannkuche will join the campaign committee advising and supporting David Shestokas who is running as a Republicans for Illinois Attorney General. “I am pledging to the people of…

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Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson David Moore Receives the Endorsements of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson for His Record of Integrity and Good Government Secretary of State Candidate David Moore is proud to receive the endorsements of two people who are…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values. The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction

April 29, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Casten Votes to Establish Process for Confiscating Russian Oligarchs’ Assets, Funding Ukraine Reconstruction U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted to establish a constitutional process for seizing the assets of corrupt Russian oligarchs to support the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act directs the federal government to take steps toward…

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