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The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners

Posted on May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners
The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners

The $2 billion wealth transfer: How Cook County’s property tax appeals system rewards businesses at the expense of homeowners Nearly $2 billion in property taxes shifted onto homeowners from businesses over just three years, with a disproportionate share of the added burden falling on lower-income Black and Latino homeowners, a first-of-its-kind analysis by the Treasurer’s…

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Was Cleopatra Black or White and why it matters

Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Was Cleopatra Black or White and why it matters
Was Cleopatra Black or White and why it matters

Was Cleopatra Black or White and why it matters By Ray Hanania It was bad enough when White racists would lie about the physical attributes of African Americans to justify maintaining the dual system of segregation. Just as bad is the reverse racism that grew from the suffering many African Americans faced as a consequence…

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

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot
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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…

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Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb
Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb

Differences in how people react to homicides in Chicago vs a wealthy suburb The recent mass shooting in Highland Park only reminds us how different gun violence and homicides are viewed, discussed and perceived in the public and mainstream news media when compared to the greater and everyday violence that consumes Chicago and Cook County….

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Geffen/UMe set to release new Mamas and Pappas vinyl album

Posted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Geffen/UMe set to release new Mamas and Pappas vinyl album
Geffen/UMe set to release new Mamas and Pappas vinyl album

Geffen/UMe set to release new Mamas and Papas vinyl album The Mamas & The Papas’ Chart-Topping Debut Album Set For Black And Color Vinyl Via Geffen/UMe On January 29, 2021. An Instant Classic, ‘If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears’ Features “Monday, Monday” and “California Dreamin’” On January 29, Geffen/UMe is set to release The…

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Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10

Posted on August 7, 2017August 16, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10
Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10

Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10 ILLINOIS BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS  WHO: Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce  WHAT: 12th Annual State Convention WHEN: ​Wednesday and Thursday, August 9-10, 2017 Paradice Hotel & Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611 WHY: The Illinois…

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