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Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

Posted on November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites
Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites

Eddie Merlot’s Announces Holiday Menu with Signature Steaks and Seafood Favorites Eddie Merlot’s is bringing elevated dining to the holiday season with a limited-time Holiday Menu, available Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at all locations. The menu features premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and seasonal wine pairings, offering a special occasion dining experience for…

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Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook

Posted on July 7, 2026July 10, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook
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Support Muslim Radio show 820 AM fundraiser on July 29 in Bolingbrook Radio talkshow host Mohammed Faheem is hosting a fundraiser dinner banquet on Wednesday evening, July 29, 2026 at the Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane to support the Lightning Strike Radio Show broadcast every Sunday morning at 8 AM in WCPT 820 AM…

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Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures

Posted on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures
Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures

Chris Getty becomes first Independent Congressional Candidate to file for IL-4th Congressional District race with nearly 20,000 signatures Lyons mayor’s historic petition drive signals grassroots demand for real representation after Democratic machine bypassed voters Declaring that “democracy only works when voters are given a real choice,” Mayor Chris Getty officially filed petitions Monday morning May…

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Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09
Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09 Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that her campaign has raised over $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a surge of grassroots support that has made her one of the strongest insurgent candidates in the country. As of December 10,…

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Kat Abughazaleh raises over $520,000 in Q2 of 2025 with more than $630,000 cash on hand for 2026 Democratic primary election

Posted on October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh raises over $520,000 in Q2 of 2025 with more than $630,000 cash on hand for 2026 Democratic primary election
Kat Abughazaleh raises over $520,000 in Q2 of 2025 with more than $630,000 cash on hand for 2026 Democratic primary election

Kat Abughazaleh raises over $520,000 in Q2 of 2025 with more than $630,000 cash on hand for 2026 Democratic primary election In the second quarter of 2025, Kat Abughazaleh raised more than $520,000, bringing her total amount raised since launching her campaign to approximately $900,000, averaging $32 per donation from about 22,000 donors. Kat’s campaign…

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Senator Michael Hastings reacts to Illinois’ State Farm lawsuit

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Michael Hastings reacts to Illinois’ State Farm lawsuit
Senator Michael Hastings reacts to Illinois’ State Farm lawsuit

Senator Michael Hastings reacts to Illinois’ State Farm lawsuit SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) released the following statement in response to Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s lawsuit against State Farm, which claims the firm is breaking the law by refusing to turn over homeowners’ insurance data to the state for regulatory examination: “The…

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Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield

Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield
Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield

Ratepayers will lose in the rush to approve battery storage electricity legislation in Springfield Chicago, IL – The Illinois Legislature should not rush to approve a battery energy storage proposal that guarantees out-of-state battery companies a 20-year profit paid for by Illinois utility customers, a leading energy ratepayer advocacy association said Wednesday. Phillip Golden, chairman…

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US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin
US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), one of the nation’s leading voices for gun violence prevention, has announced his endorsement of Rep. Robin Kelly for United States Senate in Illinois.  As colleagues and gun violence prevention champions, Murphy and Kelly have worked closely…

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