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Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District Marie Newman, who won the Democratic Party nomination to replace Congress Dan Lipinski in the 3rd Congressional District, announced her support on Tuesday May 12, 2020, for Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in the Indiana 1st District Congressional race. Reardon is a…

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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana and song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare
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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana & song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases an online children’s video called “Me and My Iguana” to give children enjoyment during this frightening coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The video is online at www.MeAndMyIguana.com Chicago, IL — At a time when children may…

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First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced
First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced

First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for the Coronavirus COVID-19, a Chicago resident in her 60s. Health officials are closely monitoring outbreak at long-term care facility in DuPage County The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…

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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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Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office

Posted on January 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office
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Milwaukee County announces reforms in the Register of Deeds Office Milwaukee County Register of Deeds office expects annual cost savings of $150,000 Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds (ROD) Israel Ramón today announced major reforms in 2020, which include changing providers for credit card services, updating record storage and…

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Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting

Posted on December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting
Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting

Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting I was never one to spend a lot of money or time decorating the outside of my home for Christmas like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but I envy the beauty and happiness decorations bring. This year, a home in Tinley Park, Illinois has…

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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Posted on October 30, 2019December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ANNUAL CHEF-MADE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HOME MENU From a full Thanksgiving dinner, to a la carte holiday dishes, Fairmont Chicago’s chefs share fully prepared, gourmet Thanksgiving menu this year Allowing holiday hosts to hang up their apron…

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Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation

Posted on August 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation
Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation

Chicago home values rank among lowest in nation Chicago ranks among the worst in terms of owning a home among 300 cities across the country, and among the worst in the top 64 largest cities in the country. A new study by WalletHub compares the health of the real estate market in 300 cities and…

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