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Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum

Posted on August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum
Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum

Speaker Madigan, Clerk candidate Yarbrough to keynote Arab American Forum The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) announced this week that Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Karen Yarbrough, the current Cook County Recorder of Deeds and now the official Democratic candidate for Cook County Clerk, will be keynote speakers at the annual Candidate’s Brunch…

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Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System

Posted on August 29, 2018September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System
Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System

Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System Cook County assessor hopeful Fritz Kaegi, who bested incumbent Joseph Berrios in the Democratic primary, pledged to attendees of an Illinois Campaign for Political Reform event that the obscure yet critical office will be more transparent and accountable under his watch. “You don’t need me to tell…

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31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes
31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes

31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes County Treasurer Maria Pappas: 31,000 senior citizens could apply for money-saving Cook County property tax exemptions As many as 31,000 senior citizens could save hundreds of dollars immediately on their property tax bills due August 1 by applying for exemptions they previously received, Cook County…

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Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill

Posted on May 29, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill
Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill

Rauner needs to block water rate increase bill The Illinois House and the Illinois Senate approved a new law, HB 4508, that would allow two major water companies to massively increase water rates on its customers to help them buy up smaller water companies so they can grow and profit. The sponsors used the confusing…

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CUB to host meeting in Palos Township to help consumers save money

Posted on May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CUB to host meeting in Palos Township to help consumers save money
CUB to host meeting in Palos Township to help consumers save money

CUB to host meeting in Palos Township to help consumers save money Palos Township will be hosting a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) event on May 30, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A free mini breakfast with coffee, juice and donuts will be offered to attendees, donated by Palos Township Trustee Sharon Branigan. Branigan,…

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Madigan, House Democrats urge Fair Tax to ease Burden on Middle Class

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan, House Democrats urge Fair Tax to ease Burden on Middle Class
Madigan, House Democrats urge Fair Tax to ease Burden on Middle Class

Madigan, House Democrats urge Fair Tax to ease Burden on Middle Class Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, House Democrats and advocates for the middle class are calling out Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans for refusing to consider fair tax reform that would provide relief for the middle class while making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair…

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DuPage County to dissolve North Westmont Fire Protection District

Posted on April 22, 2018November 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County to dissolve North Westmont Fire Protection District
DuPage County to dissolve North Westmont Fire Protection District

DuPage County to dissolve North Westmont Fire Protection District The DuPage County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to initiate a process to dissolve the North Westmont Fire Protection District. When dissolution is complete, the North Westmont Fire District will be the fifth unit of local government DuPage County dissolved. The action eliminates the district’s annual tax…

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Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale

Posted on April 19, 2018May 30, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale
Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale

Pappas: 39,100 Property Owners Must Pay Delinquent Taxes to Avoid Sale Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, one of the most popular elected officials in the State of Illinois, cautioned Thursday there is a large list of property owners in Cook County whose properties could be sold for delinquent taxes. Pappas said that nearly half, or…

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Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman

Posted on April 19, 2018April 20, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman
Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman

Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman Pro-taxpayer champion and 17th District Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison re-elected as leader of the Cook County Republican Organization. Morrison led the drive to block the oppressive soda and sweetened drink tax imposed by former Chicago Machine alderman and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Sean Morrison, the…

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Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website

Posted on March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website
Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website

Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website Cook County property owners can recover $94.1 million in tax overpayments by going to cookcountytreasurer.com, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The money is unclaimed even though since 2009 nearly $544 million in overpayments has been refunded or prevented by the Treasurer’s Office. Because refund…

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Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under

Posted on March 20, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under
Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under

Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under J.B. Pritzker defeats Kennedy who runs 3rd behind Daniel Biss for Governor. Kwame Raoul holds a lead over former Governor Pat Quinn for Illinois Attorney General. Congressman Dan Lipinski holds a tight lead over liberal challenger Marie Newman. Fritz Kaegi unseats Joe Berrios as…

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Will County Clerk race shows how little media cares about real issues

Posted on March 17, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will County Clerk race shows how little media cares about real issues
Will County Clerk race shows how little media cares about real issues

Will County Clerk race shows how little media cares about real issues The race for Will County Clerk will determine who will be responsible for maintaining the county’s records, and managing department budget costs, things the mainstream news media apparently doesn’t seem to concerned about. What they are worried about is an incident that happened…

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Rauner gets it right naming Gorman as Tollway chief

Posted on March 1, 2018February 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner gets it right naming Gorman as Tollway chief
Rauner gets it right naming Gorman as Tollway chief

Rauner gets it right naming Gorman as Tollway chief Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner taps Liz Gorman to had the Illinois Tollway, a brilliant move that both helps the State of Illinois and his administration. Gorman, a former Cook County Commissioner, is a champion for fighting excessive tax increases and fighting for the rights of taxpayers….

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Liz Gorman named as new Illinois Tollway director

Posted on February 22, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Liz Gorman named as new Illinois Tollway director

Liz Gorman named as new Illinois Tollway director Former Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner Thursday (Feb. 22, 2018) as the new executive director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), replacing Greg Bedalov who Rauner appointed in 2015. Bedalov will move to the Illinois Sports Facility…

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Fioretti reaches out to suburban voters

Posted on February 20, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fioretti reaches out to suburban voters

Fioretti reaches out to suburban voters Bob Fioretti, candidate for Cook County Board president, will hold a fundraiser and meet-and-greet with residents of the suburbs on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2018. The reception will be held from 7 pm until 9 pm at the Brookfield Ale House 8900 Fairview in Brookfield, Illinois. Fioretti was an outspoken…

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Town of Cicero honored for Financial Excellence, 7th year

Posted on February 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Town of Cicero honored for Financial Excellence, 7th year
Town of Cicero honored for Financial Excellence, 7th year

Town of Cicero honored for Financial Excellence, 7th Year On January 19th, 2018 the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced that a panel of independent reviewers has completed its examination of  the Town’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)  and has awarded the Town with the GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting…

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Bannockburn School District 106 cuts tax levy

Posted on November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bannockburn School District 106 cuts tax levy
Bannockburn School District 106 cuts tax levy

Bannockburn School District 106 cuts tax levy Today the Bannockburn School District 106 Board of Education unanimously voted to reduce this upcoming year’s tax levy from 5,796,231 to $5,496,223. After the administration initially recommended a $100,000 decrease in the upcoming year’s tax levy, the board decided to cut the levy by $300,000, which is more…

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Soda pop war sends shockwaves through Cook County

Posted on October 11, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Soda pop war sends shockwaves through Cook County
Soda pop war sends shockwaves through Cook County

Soda pop war sends shockwaves through Cook County Bloomberg, Preckwinkle and the soda pop fizzle … (listen to the audio podcast using the widget below) By Ray Hanania Let’s begin with the hypocrisy of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. What a pathetic hypocrite. Thank God he’s not mayor of Chicago. This guy spent $13…

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