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Trump declares Illinois a Major Disaster Area

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Trump declares Illinois a Major Disaster Area
Trump declares Illinois a Major Disaster Area

Trump declares Illinois a Major Disaster Area President Donald Trump declared the State of Illinois a “major disaster” area. The designation qualifies Illinois for Federal funding support to deal with the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. The designation was made despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s partisan political pot-shots against Trump. At nearly every press conference…

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Illinois unemployment surges in wake of coronavirus restrictions on businesses

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois unemployment surges in wake of coronavirus restrictions on businesses
Illinois unemployment surges in wake of coronavirus restrictions on businesses

Illinois unemployment surges in wake of coronavirus restrictions on businesses Unemployment Rate Dropped to New Historic Low in February, While State Sees Significant Increase in Unemployment Claims in March While the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.4 percent, a new record low, the…

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Pritzker announces 330 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois

Posted on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker announces 330 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois
Pritzker announces 330 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois

Pritzker announces 330 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said that the number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Illinois increased by 330 and that there are three COVID-19 related deaths. The Governor also announced he was extending the deadline for income tax filings and providing a $90 million program to help…

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Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites
Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites

Lightfoot, Pritzker and holier-than-thou political hypocrites Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker are using the coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic as a political weapon to advance their partisan political agendas. Instead of working with President Donald Trump, whom they loath, Lightfoot and Pritzker are blaming their own shortcomings on the President, to help cover…

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Change voting system so we can make better choices

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Change voting system so we can make better choices
Change voting system so we can make better choices

Change voting system so we can make better choices Americans need to give the system of national elections a serious reconsideration and come up with a new system that doesn’t give certain states all fit weight in the election cycle. Before even half the states complete their primaries, the candidates are already chosen By Ray…

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The politics of diseases, Coronavirus versus the Swine Flu

Posted on March 19, 2020March 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The politics of diseases, Coronavirus versus the Swine Flu
The politics of diseases, Coronavirus versus the Swine Flu

The politics of diseases, Coronavirus versus the Swine Flu When you look at how the news media covered the Swine Flu in 2009 and President Obama’s seven month long response before declaring it a national emergency, and their coverage of President Trump and his two month response to the coronavirus, you can see how political…

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Newman claims victory over Lipinski in 3rd Congressional District

Posted on March 17, 2020March 18, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman claims victory over Lipinski in 3rd Congressional District
Newman claims victory over Lipinski in 3rd Congressional District

Newman claims victory over Lipinski in 3rd Congressional District Marie Newman, a progressive Democrat, is being hailed as the victor in the tough-fought battle for the 3rd Congressional District seat, defeating five-term incumbent Dan Lipinski, a conservative Democrat. The winner of the Democratic Primary will easily win the election on Nov. 3, 2020 as the…

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Arab groups divided on Illinois 3rd Congressional District battle

Posted on March 17, 2020March 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab groups divided on Illinois 3rd Congressional District battle
Arab groups divided on Illinois 3rd Congressional District battle

Arab groups divided on Illinois 3rd Congressional District battle Three of Illinois’ leading political organizations released endorsements in key elections in Illinois’ March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary races. Although all three endorsed the same candidates, they differed on one key contest, the closely contested battle for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District held by incumbent…

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Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month
Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month

Radio Show: Illinois prepares to celebrate April Arab Heritage month Media professional Warren David joins The Arab street Radio and podcast on WNZK AM 690 Radio Friday March 13, 2020 to discuss Arab American Heritage month activities in April, and the politics of Senator Bernie Sanders. By Ray Hanania Arab Americans will be pushing to…

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IL Department of Human Services Announces First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on IL Department of Human Services Announces First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online
IL Department of Human Services Announces First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online

IL Department of Human Services Announces First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online Illinois residents can complete the census online starting tomorrow March 12, 2020, at my2020census.gov. IDHS refuses to provide information, however, to Arab American organizations on how the state’s $20 million funding is being appropriated and which ethnic and racial groups are being prioritized or ignored…

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Are Census funds to improve count or politics?

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Are Census funds to improve count or politics?
Are Census funds to improve count or politics?

Opinion: Are Census funds to improve count or politics? Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has allocated $20 million for the Census count in Illinois, monies additional to funds allocated by the U.S. Census. But how much of that money is going to count the most undercounted constituency in Illinois and Cook County, the Arab American community?…

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Election news items from President to Congress

Posted on March 4, 2020March 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Election news items from President to Congress
Election news items from President to Congress

Election news items from President to Congress A roundup of election news in politics in Illinois and nationally including in the hotly contested 3rd Congressional District and in the presidential contest. The Illinois Democratic Primary election is Tuesday March 17, 2020. Lots of news in election contests across the country from Biden vs Sanders to…

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It’s never about who’s best in national elections

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on It’s never about who’s best in national elections

It’s never about who’s best in national elections You can pretty much tell how strong Michael Bloomberg is as a candidate against Donald Trump by all the efforts that democrats, and local liberal news media, are making to disparage him. They definitely don’t want Bloomberg to win the Democratic nomination, just like the news media doesn’t…

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Lipinski introduces the job-creating MADE HERE Act to strengthen American Manufacturing

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski introduces the job-creating MADE HERE Act to strengthen American Manufacturing
Lipinski introduces the job-creating MADE HERE Act to strengthen American Manufacturing

Lipinski introduces the job-creating MADE HERE Act to strengthen American Manufacturing Lipinski introduces legislation to protect American jobs in manufacturing to the U.S. Congress this week arguing it will create more jobs for American workers Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) today introduced the MADE HERE Act to strengthen American manufacturing and protect defense supply chains that…

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O’Grady proposes using vacant Andrew land for popular Pioneers Football league

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on O’Grady proposes using vacant Andrew land for popular Pioneers Football league
O’Grady proposes using vacant Andrew land for popular Pioneers Football league

O’Grady proposes using vacant Andrew land for popular Pioneers Football league Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady called on the Village of Orland Park, residents and local leaders to join in supporting a plan to convert land vacated by the Andrew Corporation to be used as fields for the popular Pioneer Football League. O’Grady noted that…

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Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee
Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee

Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a career attorney and certified administrative hearing officer, will lead the Qualifications Challenge Committee tasked with evaluating complaints against the appointment process of state Rep. Eva Dina Delgado. Welch released the following statement Tuesday: “As a practicing attorney for more than 20 years and…

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Challenge to Congressman Bobby Rush fueled by uplifting story

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Challenge to Congressman Bobby Rush fueled by uplifting story
Challenge to Congressman Bobby Rush fueled by uplifting story

Challenge to Congressman Bobby Rush fueled by uplifting story A woman who was jailed for nonviolent prescription drug offenses years ago after being seriously injured when hit by a drunk driver, is challenging Congressman Bobby Rush in the March 17 Illinois Democratic Primary election for Congress in the 1st District. By Ray Hanania A woman who was…

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Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign

Posted on February 18, 2020February 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign
Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign

Marie Newman launches very effective TV Ad Campaign Marie Newman’s TV Ad campaign resonates with voters in Chicagoland’s 3rd Congressional District battle. Newman is facing-off with incumbent Dan Lipinski, who lacks the personal-touch personality that would normally save an incumbent from the election threats he faces every time he runs. Newman’s TV Ad resonates with…

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