2023 election Archives

Former Secretary of State Jesse White Endorses Paul Vallas for Mayor

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Secretary of State Jesse White Endorses Paul Vallas for Mayor Venerated Public Servant Says Vallas Will be a Mayor for ALL Chicagoans Fresh off his first place showing in the Mayoral primary, Paul Vallas is announcing the endorsement of former Illinois Secretary of State and venerated public servant Jesse White. The longest serving Secretary…

Chicago, elections, Government, News, Politics, Taxes

Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?

February 16, 2023April 27, 2025 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals? Protecting criminals seems to be the priority of politicians in Cook County and in Illinois, and Springfield. And, why is Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau such a whining little baby. Pekau has spent his entire term in office personally attacking everyone and anyone, including me, and…

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Paul Vallas demands Lightfoot explain email scandal, and use of government resources for political campaign

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Paul Vallas demands Lightfoot explain email scandal, and use of government resources for political campaign Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Thursday called on Mayor lightfoot to explain two growing public scandals in her administration. The first is to explain the recent ethics breach involving her emails, and the other is to account for the use…

Chicago, Crime, Education, elections, Government, News, NewsWire, Politics

Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot A coalition of elected officials from different levels of government representing predominantly Black and Latinx communities in Chicago united today to hold Mayor Lori Lightfoot accountable for the chaos and division she’s causing through her lack of leadership. Lightfoot unilaterally decided to…

Chicago, Civil Rights, elections, Government, News, Politics, Racism

Paul Vallas launches major television adverting campaign

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Paul Vallas launches major television adverting campaign Six figure broadcast and cable television advertising buy marks the most substantial media campaign launched by a challenger to incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is launching two advertisements on both broadcast and cable television stations throughout the Chicago media market. This six figure advertising buy…

Chicago, elections, News, Politics, Television