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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 
Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter  The purchase of the Helicopter will help the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety and to fight crime On Thursday, November 17th, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted overwhelmingly to approve Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s proposal to lease a helicopter…

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Alderman Raymond Lopez announces he will not run for mayor

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alderman Raymond Lopez announces he will not run for mayor
Alderman Raymond Lopez announces he will not run for mayor

Alderman Raymond Lopez announces he will not run for mayor Alderman Raymond Lopez, one of Chicago’s most progressive and dedicated city leaders said Monday that he will not run for mayor of Chicago in order to avoid weakening the challenges to incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Lopez is one of only two Hispanics who was considering…

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RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers 2023 scholarship for women to attend college

Posted on November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers 2023 scholarship for women to attend college
RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers 2023 scholarship for women to attend college

RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers 2023 scholarship for women to attend college The RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation is offering a $10,000 scholarship to a woman who is seeking to return to or start college, Foundation President William O. Lipinski announced this week. Lipinski said the scholarship, which is named after his late wife and awarded to one…

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Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient

Posted on November 19, 2022November 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient
Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient

Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient As a new legislative session approaches, state Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on potential laws that would help and support the local community. “I’m currently in the process of reviewing ideas for legislation…

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Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board

Posted on November 18, 2022November 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board
Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board

Larry Suffredin: Final Report and Thank You for 20 Years on the Cook County Board & Forest Preserve Board The following is a letter of gratitude from Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin to the voters of his 13th Cook County District as he retires from the Cook County Board. Today, November 18,2022, is my last…

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ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session

Posted on November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session
ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session

ICYMI: County Executive David Crowley Continues Push for Revenue Solution Ahead of Legislative Session After bringing more than 30 Republican legislators to Milwaukee in August to discuss revenue solutions, County Executive David Crowley has spent the first two weeks of November continuing to travel the state and advocate for additional revenue tools for Milwaukee County…

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Tickets on sale for  Christina Anderson’s “The Ripple, The Wave That Carried me home” performance

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tickets on sale for  Christina Anderson’s “The Ripple, The Wave That Carried me home” performance
Tickets on sale for  Christina Anderson’s “The Ripple, The Wave That Carried me home” performance

Tickets on sale for  Christina Anderson’s “The Ripple, The Wave That Carried me home” performance BRIANNA BUCKLEY, CHRISTIANA CLARK, RONALD L. CONNER AND ANEISA J. HICKS CAST IN CHRISTINA ANDERSON’S THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE THAT CARRIED ME HOME, JANUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 12, 2023, IN THE OWEN THEATRE. TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18…

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Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?
Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election? Former Chicago City Hall reporter and Tribune columnist John Kass, now the publisher of JohnKassNews.com online, joined the Two Guys on Politics weekly podcast with guests former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania…

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