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Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board Tracy Sullivan is offering nearly three decades of higher education experience for the benefit of Community College District 524, Moraine Valley Community College. The Orland Park resident has announced her candidacy for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, an unpaid elected position. “I bring…

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Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Matt O’Shea endorse Paul Vallas for mayor against Brandon Johnson Alderman Ray Lopez (15th) is announcing his endorsement this evening for Paul Vallas for Mayor of Chicago, joining a diverse and increasing group of elected officials and community leaders who are supporting…

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Vallas Endorsed by Mayoral Candidate and Alderman Roderick Sawyer

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Vallas Endorsed by Mayoral Candidate and Alderman Roderick Sawyer Roderick Sawyer, who ran in the Feb. 28 Chicago Mayoral election, endorses Paul Vallas in Runoff Election, Sawyer joins a growing list of African American leaders to stand with Vallas including former Secretary of State Jesse White and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. Paul Vallas was endorsed…

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Valles receives endorsements from education leader Gery Chico and Alderman Walter Burnett

March 3, 2023March 4, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Valles receives endorsements from education leader Gery Chico and Alderman Walter Burnett Former CPS Board President, State Board of Education Chairman Gery Chico backs Vallas. Chicago Walter Burnett of the 27th Ward endorses Paul Vallas in his run-off election April 4, 2023 against rival Brandon Johnson Vallas for Mayor is announcing its second key endorsement…

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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…

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Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser By Ray Hanania A gathering of the Orland Township Democratic Organization (OTDO) on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, honored the 24-year service of former Secretary of State Jesse White. White expressed his gratitude for the support he has received including from the more than 150 people who attended…

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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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First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats

January 31, 2023February 6, 2023 News Editor No Comments

First Responders announce candidacies for Orland Fire District Board seats Orland Park — Veteran and experienced first responders Matthew G. Rafferty and William Bonnar Jr., officially announced their candidacies for the April 4 election for two seats on the Board of Trustees of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD). The two candidates filed petitions in December…