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Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Senator Cory Booker Endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced he is endorsing Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate, citing Kelly’s exceptional leadership, proven track record of delivering for Illinois families, and their dedicated partnership tackling gun violence.  Kelly’s campaign continues to build momentum with Booker’s endorsement,…

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Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers
Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers

Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers Richard Boykin, candidate for Congress in the 7th district, called for national legislation today to eliminate unfair “swipe fees,” which are paid by businesses to banks and payment processors for every consumer debit or credit card transaction….

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Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District
Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District

Former Congresswoman Marie Newman endorses Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for Congress in the Illinois 6th Congressional District Former Congresswoman of IL-3, Marie Newman, has formally endorsed Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich, Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Marie Newman also confirmed her attendance as the keynote speaker at Joey Ruzevich’s fundraising dinner on Friday, December 19, 2025,…

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Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”
Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service”

Walter Adamczyk statement proposes Honoring Illinois Veterans with “Real Service” Veterans should receive free Illinois Driver’s Licenses and/or Illinois State ID “The honorable men and women who served our great nation deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and efficiency,” Adamczyk said in a press release Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. “As Illinois Secretary of State,…

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Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09
Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09 Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that her campaign has raised over $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a surge of grassroots support that has made her one of the strongest insurgent candidates in the country. As of December 10,…

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DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary
DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary

DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary Elected official Lynn LaPlante, Dupage County Board Member, announced her endorsement for Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for the Illinois 6th congressional district.   Lynn believes “Joey is a part of the new generation of leadership ready and…

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US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin
US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), one of the nation’s leading voices for gun violence prevention, has announced his endorsement of Rep. Robin Kelly for United States Senate in Illinois.  As colleagues and gun violence prevention champions, Murphy and Kelly have worked closely…

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women and a nationally renowned business executive, social impact strategist and investor, today endorsed Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate. “All of us win when we elect Robin Kelly to the U.S. Senate,” Eaddy said. “Robin is a proven fighter…

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