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Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30
Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30

Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30 Property owners must pay the Second Installment of their Cook County property taxes by Friday, December 30, 2022, to avoid late charges imposed by state law. “The most efficient way to pay is online,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. “You can download your bill online…

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IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels
IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses on the increase around Illinois, the Illinois Department…

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor
Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor A Rockford man is now facing felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and solicitation of child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriffs Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Thursday, Dec….

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Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat
Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat

Senator Hastings thanks voters for support in re-election to 19th Senate District seat State Senator Michael E. Hastings released the following statement on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 following the final tabulation of votes in the Nov. 8, 2022 General election. Hastings was re-elected to his seat representing the 19th Illinois Senate District where he has…

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Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District
Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate although that has yet to be…

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Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022
Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022

Orland Park Home fire, Avenida Del Este Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022 Fire believed to have begun in shed spread quickly to the adjacent home in Orland Park on Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2022. Neighbor alerts homeowner as the fire spread. No injuries reported. The Orland Fire District responded at 10:41 PM to a 911…

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Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

Posted on November 2, 2022November 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election
Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election

Good and bad choices in the November 8 General Election Here are some of the candidates running in the Illinois November 8, 2022 General Election that award winning political election columnist Ray Hanania believes you should support and reject when you vote on November 8, 2022. By Ray Hanania Which issue is more important November…

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Can anyone be honest in an election?

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Can anyone be honest in an election?
Can anyone be honest in an election?

Can anyone be honest in an election? This year’s elections are driven by lies from both political parties but in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is the worst. Fake newspapers exaggerate the facts but those facts are founded in some truth that Pritzker is also working to disguise. Voters are so easily driven by single exaggerated…

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Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols
Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and Education Center, 5336 S. State…

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U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jeremy Peña will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA…

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Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum
Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum The Chicago Tribune on Thursday October 20, 2022 announced it has endorsed U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) in his re-election campaign for the 6th Congressional District. In the endorsement, the Tribune praised Rep. Casten’s “reasoned, pragmatic approach to governance.” The Tribune…

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Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board
Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board Beleaguered GOP incumbent Sean Morrison refuses League of Women Voters Palos/Orland Area invitation to debate, electing to hide behind his political donations and false political attacks Candidate for the 17th District of the Cook County…

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