Category: Politics

Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

November 8, 2022April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country, taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate, although that has yet to be…

Cook County, DuPage, elections, Government, National, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

No town too small, Pritzker visits Southwest suburbs

November 4, 2022November 5, 2022 Steve Metsch No Comments

No town too small, Pritzker visits Southwest suburbs Gov. Pritzker stumps for votes in tiny Hodgkins By Steve Metsch It’s not often the governor of Illinois knocks on your front door. But such was the case Thursday afternoon in the 8800 block of Lyons Street in Hodgkins at the home of Joanna Filkins. Filkins’ house…

elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

November 2, 2022April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election Here are some of the candidates running in the Illinois November 8, 2022 General Election that award-winning political election columnist Ray Hanania believes you should support and reject when you vote on November 8, 2022. By Ray Hanania Which issue is more important November 8,…

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Keeping a close eye on China and semiconductor production

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Right from the Middle: Keeping a close eye on China and semiconductor production By William O. Lipinski I am extremely happy to see, besides aiding and assisting Ukraine in so many ways in their gallant defense against Russia, Our Land of Liberty is keeping an eye on our real dangerous adversary China. One area where…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, Government, Opinion, Politics, Technology

Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus

October 29, 2022February 4, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Senior Social Security gets thrown under Illinois & US bus Although politicians in the Republican and Democratic Party pander to the senior vote, the Democrats did the most damage to the Social Security system fear mongering that if they don’t impose changes the system will collapse. But if the system were to collapse, it is…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, Government, Health, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Taxes, Veterans

Can anyone be honest in an election?

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Can anyone be honest in an election? This year’s elections are driven by lies from both political parties but in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is the worst. Fake newspapers exaggerate the facts but those facts are founded in some truth that Pritzker is also working to disguise. Voters are so easily driven by single exaggerated…

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Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sean Casten launches new TV Ad slamming extremists in 6th District race U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) released a new TV Ad Monday Oct. 24, 2022 that highlighting his opponent’s extreme anti-choice views, like his support of overturning Roe and letting states pass a ban on abortion with zero exceptions for rape or incest. The…

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Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and Education Center, 5336 S. State…