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Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz”

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz”
Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz”

Alleged Member of Chicago Street Gang Charged With Soliciting the Murder of Senior Law Enforcement Official Involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” An alleged ranking member of a Chicago street gang has been charged in federal court with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in the immigration enforcement operation known as “Operation…

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The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs
The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs

The Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs   Chicago, IL – The proposed Energy Omnibus Bill will increase rates over the rest of this decade as Illinois families and businesses toil under higher utility costs.  “The only result guaranteed in…

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago

Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the Alliance of Polish Clubs USA will host a special event honoring Polish American Heritage Month by unveiling the first-ever U.S. showing of the “Different Faces of Solidarity” photography exhibit by…

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Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair 

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair 
Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair 

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair  Residents from throughout the 16th District attended the fair which provided health and family services On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office….

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress
Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress

Jesse Jackson Jr. Launches Candidacy for Congress Son of civil rights icon and former congressman commences his campaign for Illinois’ Second Congressional District seat on his father’s 84th birthday. See campaign video launch below Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a lifelong fighter for racial, social, and economic justice, today announced his candidacy for Illinois’…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders

Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Indian Consul General Somnath Ghosh will host a Diwali celebration to honor Indian American community leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to the cultural, civic, and economic life of Cook County. The event will…

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Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations
Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations

Statement of US Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and Federal Law Enforcement Leadership in Chicago on Ongoing Criminal Immigration Enforcement Operations Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and federal law enforcement leadership in Chicago today issued the following statements regarding ongoing criminal immigration enforcement actions in Chicago: “As U.S. Attorney…

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes

Posted on October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes

The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes By Maria Pappas Every year, my office hears from thousands of homeowners who run into problems with their property taxes due to common errors. Here are the five most common mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to avoid them. Paying Twice for the…

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Most candidates in MidTerm elections are not addressing the real issues facing voters

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Candidates are debating Trump, ICE and partisan politics but are not speaking about the real issues burdening taxpayers;…

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When they raise the value of your property assessment, they are also raising your property taxes

When they raise the value of your property assessment, they are also raising your property taxes

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Don’t let them tell you anything different in Illinois, a state where property taxes are the number one answer to every…

Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

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Instead of reducing government, Chicago is expanding government and thereby taxation in the creation of a separate schoo…

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In Illinois, it’s the economy stupid, not Trump, not name-calling, not slimy scandals

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