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Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of the leading voices amongst the far-right GOP officials responsible for aiding President Trump’s betrayal of our democracy and inciting the insurrectionist attack on January 6th. She has repeatedly used social media to support calls to execute Democratic officials and promote…

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GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member
GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member

GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member Republicans should refuse to participate in Democrat hit job House Democrats are demanding Republicans strip freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her two committee assignments unless she denounces QAnon and apologizes publicly for backing conspiracy theories and supporting calls for violence against Democrats….

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Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?
Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?

Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid? After years of supporting former President Donald Trump trying to advance his own career, Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois’ 16th District is pandering to the anti-Trump tar and feathering by the news media and the Left. Not because he thinks what Trump did was wrong, but because he…

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Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park
Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park

Slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases in Orland Park Coronavirus COVID-19 continues its threatening levels in Orland Park, which has become the symbol of the anti-face mask movement because of the failed leadership of the Village’s administration. These statistics reflect all of the cases in Orland Park, as opposed to the partial and incomplete statistics that…

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Pritzker activates 500 National Guard Troops for Capital Security at DOD request

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker activates 500 National Guard Troops for Capital Security at DOD request
Pritzker activates 500 National Guard Troops for Capital Security at DOD request

Pritzker activates 500 National Guard Troops for Capital Security at DOD request At the request of the U.S. Department of Defense, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Thursday activated approximately 500 Illinois National Guard members in support of the continued security mission in Washington, D.C. The mission in Washington, D.C. will not impact the Illinois National…

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Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election
Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election

Feds charge Twitter user with misleading voters in 2016 election Social Media Influencer Charged with Election Interference Stemming from Voter Disinformation Campaign. Defendant Unlawfully Used Social Media to Deprive Individuals of Their Right to Vote A Florida man was arrested this morning on charges of conspiring with others in advance of the 2016 U.S. Presidential…

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Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Website

Posted on January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Website
Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Website

Governor Pritzker Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Website Coronavirus.Illinois.Gov Will Host Vaccination Locations, Vaccination Appointment Information, FAQs, & Updates on Vaccination Plan Building on the state’s progress as it moves into the early stages of Phase 1B of the COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Plan, Governor JB Pritzker announced a new portal on coronavirus.illinois.gov to provide residents with easily…

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Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people

Posted on January 23, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people
Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people

Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people Opinion columnist Ray Hanania examines the stark differences between Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and former Mayor Dan McLaughlin in this analysis. Pekau cares about politics. McLaughlin cares about people. No politician is perfect but Pekau is on the furthest extreme. Pekau has turned taxpayer-funded…

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McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign
McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign

McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin accused Mayor Keith Pekau of using taxpayer-funded village board meetings and staff to unleash a series of vicious political accusations. McLaughlin said the Village board should be used to champion the rights of taxpayers not to fund…

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President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021
President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021

President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021 The complete text of President Joseph R. Biden’s inaugural speech to the nation following his searing in as the 46th President on Jan. 20, 2021 Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This…

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Divided America is a long way from healing and unity

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Divided America is a long way from healing and unity
Divided America is a long way from healing and unity

Divided America is a long way from healing and unity Despite the sincere words of President Joe Biden, it is doubtful he will be able to unite America and bring the two asides, pro-Trump and pro-Biden, together. The division isn’t caused by the Biden-Trump battle but rather by the racism and bigotry of an elitist…

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President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office President Trump thanked his family, friends, members of his cabinet, political allies, his Vice President and outlined what he believes are his accomplishments as he completed his final day in office. Trump described himself as “the only true outsider” to run and win the presidency. Here…

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Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services
Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services

Biden names Rachel Levine as Asst. Secretary for Health & Human Services Dr. Levine would be the first openly transgender Senate-confirmed federal official President-elect Joe Biden announced Tuesday (Jan. 19, 2021)  the nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as Assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dr….

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Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot
Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot

Orland Township places Term Limits referendum on upcoming April 6 ballot Orland Township sends Term Limits Referendum to Cook County Clerk, Positioning the Question Before Voters in the April 6 Consolidated Election. Orland Park Voters in November Showed Overwhelming Support for Term Limits Responding to a clear directive from local voters, Orland Township filed a term…

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Biden announces more key appointments to his cabinet

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden announces more key appointments to his cabinet
Biden announces more key appointments to his cabinet

Biden announces more key appointments to his cabinet President-elect Joe Biden on Monday Jan. 18, 2021 announced a number of key administration posts: Elizabeth Klein, Deputy Secretary of the Interior; Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture; Andrea Palm, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services; Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary of Transportation; Cindy Marten, Deputy…

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Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids
Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids More than a half dozen victims of wrongful police raids testified at today’s congressional inquiry conducted by Chicago Congressman Danny K. Davis, including Anjanette Young whose case sparked national outrage. Her videotaped message implored political and community leaders to take a defiant stand against bogus police…

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McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police
McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police

McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who is seeking re-election in April to replace beleaguered Mayor Keith Pekau, slammed a bill recently passed that would undermine the rights of police. As Orland Park’s Mayor, McLaughlin was always a strong proponent of supporting a strong police force and hired Tim…

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‘Violent domestic terrorists’

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 By Steve Metsch No Comments on ‘Violent domestic terrorists’
‘Violent domestic terrorists’

‘Violent domestic terrorists’ U.S. Rep. Newman recounts ‘tense’ ‘ attack on Capitol By Steve Metsch U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-3rd) was on the Capitol campus, in a safe place, when the riot broke out Jan. 6, but she’ll never forget that day. “It was very tense,” she said in a phone interview Jan. 12 from…

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