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Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility

Posted on May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility
Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility

Governor Pritzker joins Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ribbon cutting at Joliet Gateway Center’s new Pace bus facility Governor Pritzker, United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Congressman Bill Foster, and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local and regional transportation officials today to formally open the final phase of the Joliet Gateway…

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Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling

Posted on May 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling
Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling

Casten and Newman vow to find to defend Roe vs Wade federal ruling The two Democratic incumbents forced to battle each other by the Democratic Party redistricting in the new 6th Congressional District both issued statements defending the rights of women to abortion and vowed to fight to defend the federal Roe vs Wade legal…

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Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General

Posted on May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General
Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General

Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General Former Illinois State Police Lt. Col Terry Lemming and noted criminal prosecutor Christopher E.K. Pfannkuche will join the campaign committee advising and supporting David Shestokas who is running as a Republicans for Illinois Attorney General. “I am pledging to the people of…

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The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

Posted on May 3, 2022May 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police
The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police

The Political Pundit Comic Strip: Anyone who criticizes me hates the police Ray Hanania’s The Political Pundit Comic Strip for May 3, 2022, satire and opinion on politics across America and Around the world, lampooning political hypocrisy. Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau attacks anyone who challenges his assertions and if they question his statements on…

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Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards

Posted on May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards
Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards

Chicago Wolves sweep AH regular season awards Poturalski, Noesen, Lyon honored to highlight league’s best team. The American Hockey League announced Sunday that Chicago Wolves forwards Andrew Poturalski and Stefan Noesen and goaltender Alex Lyon earned prestigious honors while helping the Wolves claim the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the league’s regular-season champions. The American Hockey…

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Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson

Posted on April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson
Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson

Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson David Moore Receives the Endorsements of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson for His Record of Integrity and Good Government  Secretary of State Candidate David Moore is proud to receive the endorsements of two people who are…

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Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

Posted on April 29, 2022December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love
Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love

Finally an Arab Restaurant in Orland Park Americans will love One of the best Arab American restaurants in the Southwest suburbs and in Orland Park, the heart of the Arab community, is Zwar at 9328 W. 159th Street. Zwar offers the best tasting Middle Eastern food items that you can order. By Ray Hanania Americans…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial
6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values.  The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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