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Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference
Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference

Pat O’Brien slams Kim Foxx record on felony prosecutions at press conference Under the failed reign of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, gang-related gun violence has surged in Cook County, and as Chicago experiences one of its bloodiest summers, a national study that analyzes prosecutorial malpractice names Kim Foxx as one of the worst prosecutors in…

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Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

Posted on April 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses
Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses Jim Oberweis, candidate for Congress in the 14th District, said he would send U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi ice cream, from his ice cream business, if she would go to Washington D.C. to develop and support support for small businesses…

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Bloomberg unveils plan to tackle America’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bloomberg unveils plan to tackle America’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis

Bloomberg unveils plan to tackle America’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis As president, Mike Bloomberg will treat homelessness as a national emergency, double annual federal spending, and cut homelessness in half by 2025. The plan guarantees rental assistance to all extremely low-income Americans and aims to create hundreds of thousands of new affordable housing units. In…

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Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative
Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative

Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative Mike Bloomberg will visit Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio to announce his jobs and income growth agenda ahead of the March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary. Bloomberg the former New York Mayor and owner of Bloomberg News, is a Democratic candidate seeking to unseat the controversy plagued President Donald Trump…

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Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review

Posted on November 27, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review
Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review

Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review Palos Heights Attorney Tammy Wendt announced this week that she is running for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District Cook County Board of Review, a seat held by controversial Republican incumbent Dan Patlak. Wendt is a former Cook County State’s Attorney who has…

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Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman

Posted on August 9, 2019September 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman

Marie Newman names Shadin Maali as campaign chairwoman Longtime Suburban Chicagoland community activist Shadin Maali was named as the Campaign Chairwoman for Marie Newman who is a candidate for the 3rd District Congressional seat held by Dan Lipinski. Maali’s appointment underscores Newman’s commitment to the district’s large Arab American population and community in general. Marie…

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2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020

Posted on June 17, 2019June 18, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020
2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020

2nd Candidate to challenge Lipinski in March 2020 Rush Darwish declares run for US Congress IL-3 at packed rally in Palos Hills, focuses on grassroots support and taking down Trump At a Saturday, June 15 rally at Moraine Valley Community College to launch his congressional campaign for the 3rd District of Illinois, small business owner…

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Gariepy: Protect Taxpayers from Frivolous Petition Challenges

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gariepy: Protect Taxpayers from Frivolous Petition Challenges
Gariepy: Protect Taxpayers from Frivolous Petition Challenges

Gariepy: Protect Taxpayers from Frivolous Petition Challenges This week, the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners dismissed a challenge filed against the nominating petitions of Peter Gariepy’s campaign for Chicago City Treasurer. The Gariepy campaign filed with more than 30,000 signatures and despite the time and resources expended, easily survived the challenge. “To call the challenge…

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Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown
Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown During a recent appearance on the PBS show, “Chicago Tonight,” William J. Kelly, the only Republican candidate for Chicago mayor, blasted the Chicago media and national Democrats for giving Rahm a pass on the Chicago Public Schools sex abuse and rape scandal – a sharp contrast to their…

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Erika Harold campaign launches new Digital Ad: “Grandma”

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Erika Harold campaign launches new Digital Ad: “Grandma”
Erika Harold campaign launches new Digital Ad: “Grandma”

Erika Harold campaign launches new Digital Ad: “Grandma” Today is Erika’s grandma Louise’s 97th birthday; to celebrate, Harold campaign highlighting the values Louise taught Erika Today is Erika Harold’s grandma Louise’s 97th birthday. To celebrate, Erika’s campaign for Attorney General is launching a new digital ad titled “Grandma,” highlighting the values Louise taught Erika. Throughout…

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Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat

Posted on December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat

Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat CHICAGO, IL — Surrounded by community leaders from the Southwest Side of Chicago, Democrat Angeles “Angie” Sandoval, formally announced her bid to become the next Cook County Commissioner of the 7th District. She will become the newest and only “Latina” on the Cook County Board….

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