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  • More than 75 pastors and religious activists from the Chicago area gathered at a southside church Thursday (August 13, 2026) to endorse a joint statement calling for the release of a 95-year-old Christian leader being held in detention in South Korea.
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Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons

Posted on February 26, 2023February 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons
Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons

Getty celebrates 14 years as Lyons Mayor at packed fundraiser at Gibsons By Ray Hanania Honored at a fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 for his 14 years as a public official, Lyons Mayor and Lyons Township Supervisor Chris Getty thanked residents and local business owners for their support and cited a range of achievements…

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Ald. Quinn reinforces commitment to improving Public Safety, supporting Chicago Police 

Posted on December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Ald. Quinn reinforces commitment to improving Public Safety, supporting Chicago Police 
Ald. Quinn reinforces commitment to improving Public Safety, supporting Chicago Police 

Ald. Quinn reinforces commitment to improving Public Safety, supporting Chicago Police Ald. Marty Quinn (13) today reinforced his commitment to improving public safety and supporting the Chicago Police Department (CPD) by building on the many public safety initiatives he pursued in 2021.  Over the past year, Quinn has been a strong advocate of Chicago police…

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President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office President Trump thanked his family, friends, members of his cabinet, political allies, his Vice President and outlined what he believes are his accomplishments as he completed his final day in office. Trump described himself as “the only true outsider” to run and win the presidency. Here…

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