Tag: 2022

Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 UA, Riggers, Machinery Movers & Machinery Erectors Local 136, Transport Workers Union Local 512, the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 4016, and the International Association…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19 Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar will be joined by Northshore Clinical Labs to administer PCR tests in the district office, free of charge To increase testing in the 16th District, representatives from Northshore Clinical Labs will be at Cook County Commissioner…

Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget (Spanish language below) The Town of Cicero voted Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021) to approve a budget that calls for no property tax increase on local property taxes but expands services for seniors, families and young people. President Larry Dominick said he was able to cover costs…

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Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….

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Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 News Editor 1 Comment

Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities Did you know that August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month? Nearly 60% of the more than 100,000 people on the national organ donation waitlist are people of color, so the month serves as a way to bring awareness to the issue and help…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

August 18, 2021November 16, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns Illinois voters have a lot of strong and qualified candidates to consider in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the leading candidates who are hoping to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in the June 2022…

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Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Ald. Pat Dowell Calls for Personal Dashboard for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office Chicago Alderman Pat Dowell, candidate for Democratic nominee for Illinois Secretary of State on Thursday June 17, 2021, released an innovative program for the Secretary of State’s office. She is proposing that the Secretary of State implement a personal dashboard for each…