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Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge
Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge

Important News: Support Dan Balanoff running for 8th SubCircuit District Judge An important judicial race that you should take the time to support when you vote on March 17, 2026, is that of Dan Balanoff. He’s not a political attorney, but a very competent Estate Planning and Probate Attorney. Make sure to give him your…

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Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District

Posted on February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 By News Editor No Comments on Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District
Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District

Important News: Chicago Tribune endorses Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy in 6th Cook County District The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Patricia Joan “Trish” Murphy for the important Cook County Board 6th District election in the Democratic Primary on March 17, 2026. The seat is held by Donna Miller who is retiring from that position and is…

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Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle
Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle

Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle The Village of Orland Park is pleased to announce that for the next early voting cycle, early voting will relocate from the Orland Township Building to the Orland Park Civic Center, located at 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. This change reflects the Village’s…

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Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father

Leving Team Court Victory Gave a Little Girl the Gift of a Lifetime – Her Father By Laura Reichel When a father loses precious time with his child, every day apart feels endless. Dad, who had been embroiled in a bitter and complicated divorce, was desperate to be with his daughter.  He turned to attorney…

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Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women
Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women

Congressional Candidate, Donna Miller, Receives Endorsement from Elect Democratic Women Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, who is running to represent the 2nd Congressional District, is proud to receive the endorsement of Elect Democratic Women. This political action committee is made up of current members of Congress who know the leadership qualities needed to serve the…

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Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress
Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress

Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich shows an unprecedented level of momentum for a first-time candidate in the final months of 2025. Following the official launch of Joey’s campaign in October of 2025, expectations for a newcomer challenging an incumbent were low. However, an organic & insatiable desire for…

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Uniejewski Campaign Knocks 50,000 Doors in the 6th District

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Uniejewski Campaign Knocks 50,000 Doors in the 6th District
Uniejewski Campaign Knocks 50,000 Doors in the 6th District

Uniejewski Campaign Knocks 50,000 Doors in the 6th District Grassroots organizing effort spans every ward, showing unprecedented organizing strength. Nick Uniejewski’s campaign announced today that it has knocked on more than 50,000 doors in all 10 wards across Illinois’ 6th State Senate District, demonstrating the scale of an organizing-first campaign focused on building lasting community…

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Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat
Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat

Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat By Ray Hanania Mahnoor Ahmad, who challenged ineffective Congressman Sean Casten in 2024 for the Democratic nomination, announced this week that she has filed for the office of the DuPage County Board seat in the 2nd District. Ahmad has a long history of public service and working…

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