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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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Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

Posted on February 11, 2020July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco
Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett Fiasco

Disturbing use of racism to defend Kim Foxx in Smollett fiasco A special Prosecutor has determined that charges should be restored against Jussie Smollett who allegedly faked up a racist homophobic assault in order to build sympathy to bolster his sagging career. Smollett was given a pass when Cook County States Attorney Kim “The Fixx” Foxx…

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Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election
Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election In a major boost to his commonsense campaign for re-election, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced today that he has been endorsed by the two largest unions representing Chicago police officers and firefighters. Lipinski, who represents Illinois’ Third Congressional District,  received endorsements from the Chicago Fraternal Order of…

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Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary

Posted on February 10, 2020February 15, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary
Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary

Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary University of Chicago Law student Sarah Gad says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving prescription drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need….

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Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race

Posted on February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race
Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race

Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race Candidate Marie Newman received the endorsement Saturday February 8 of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during a rally held at a South Side Chicago church outside of the 3rd Congressional District. Newman is making her second effort to unseat Congressman Dan Lipinski who was appointed to the…

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

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Darwish launches 2nd TV Ad in congressional campaign

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Darwish launches 2nd TV Ad in congressional campaign
Darwish launches 2nd TV Ad in congressional campaign

Darwish Releases Second TV Ad in congressional campaign Calls for New Representation, Says We Can’t Keep Electing the Same Politicians and Expect a Different Result Rush Darwish, candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, has released his second TV ad, entitled, “A Humanitarian, Not a Politician.” See the ad, HERE. In the ad, Darwish…

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University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress
University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress

University of Chicago Law Student challenges Rush for Congress Law student Sarah Gad of the University of Chicago says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need. Gad is an exemplary…

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Newman launches TV campaign Ads in 3rd District race

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Newman launches TV campaign Ads in 3rd District race
Newman launches TV campaign Ads in 3rd District race

Newman launches TV campaign Ads in 3rd District race Marie Newman, the progressive Democratic candidate for Congress in the 3rd District launched her campaign ads seeking to defeat Congressman Dan Lipinski Marie Newman, the Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional seat held by Dan Lipinski launched her TV Campaign Ads this week. View the Ad…

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Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

Posted on February 5, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders
Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders

Iowa caucus disaster smells like another effort to get Sanders The Iowa Caucus debacle and the long delays in tabulating the final winners and losers has thrown the Democratic process in to a loop giving one apparent loser, Joe Biden, some wiggle room to avoid the negative publicity with his running only 4th — a…

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Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial

Posted on February 4, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial
Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial

Bill Conway slams Kim Foxx in new TV Commercial New Ad from Afghanistan War veteran and Democratic candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney Bill Conway slams incumbent Kim Foxx for not fighting for the rights of victims of crime while defending the rights of hoaxers like Jussie Smollett. The Democratic Primary election is March 17,…

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Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District
Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District

Marie Newman wins endorsements from leaders in the 3rd District Marie Newman Announces Endorsements from 12 Local Elected Officials and Political Organizations Marie Newman, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Third District, announced Tuesday that she had received endorsements from eight state, county, and city elected officials, and four key independent political organizations, including: Alderman…

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Bloomberg unveils plan to tackle America’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bloomberg unveils plan to tackle America’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis

Bloomberg unveils plan to tackle America’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis As president, Mike Bloomberg will treat homelessness as a national emergency, double annual federal spending, and cut homelessness in half by 2025. The plan guarantees rental assistance to all extremely low-income Americans and aims to create hundreds of thousands of new affordable housing units. In…

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The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan
The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan

The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan The news media is making a big deal about an email sent by a lobbyist who happens to have worked with a lot of politicians, Democrats and Republicans. But although the email never came from Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the media is doing everything they can to…

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Darwish launches TV campaign Ads

Posted on January 14, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Darwish launches TV campaign Ads
Darwish launches TV campaign Ads

Darwish launches TV campaign Ads Democratic Candidate Darwish Says America Needs Choice on Healthcare, Supports Medicare for All Who Want It Rush Darwish, candidate for the House of Representatives (IL-03), released his first TV campaign Ad on Tuesday Jan. 14, 2020, entitled “Your healthcare, your choice.” A humanitarian, not a politician, Darwish believes healthcare is…

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