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New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over
New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over Years ago it was Leftists who used to complain about the Chicago Political Machine, asserting that it was impossible to get a fair shake because the Machine had resources to lobby and bully voters with exaggerations and lies. Today, that old Machine has been replaced by an…

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Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills

Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills
Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills

Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills Johnson’s Financial Mismanagement Under Fire After Water Bills Scandal. Ethics Concerns Also Rise After Revelations That Candidate Was Fined Almost $18K For Election Law Violations, Sued For Unpaid Credit Card Debt Brandon Johnson’s long term refusal to pay his city water bill is opening up new questions about…

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Vallas urges probe in Lightfoot’s CPD scandal and accuses of Congressman Garcia of being AWOL from Chicagoland needs

Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vallas urges probe in Lightfoot’s CPD scandal and accuses of Congressman Garcia of being AWOL from Chicagoland needs
Vallas urges probe in Lightfoot’s CPD scandal and accuses of Congressman Garcia of being AWOL from Chicagoland needs

Vallas urges probe in Lightfoot’s CPD scandal and accuses of Congressman Garcia of being AWOL from Chicagoland needs Chicago Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas calls for broader investigation into Mayor Lightfoot’s misuse of City Resources after new revelation on CPD Deployment.  CPD Exempt Officers were ordered to go Door to Door instead of Doing Police Work. And…

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Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor
Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor

Chicago’s Police Officers Endorse Paul Vallas for Mayor Vallas is the only Mayoral Candidate committed to providing the tools and resources needed to protect Chicago families Paul Vallas has earned the endorsement of the brave men and women of Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police for his tireless dedication to improving the safety of the city’s…

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Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward
Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward

Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially Announces candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward Dr. Barbara Ann Bunville officially announced her candidacy for Alderperson of the 6th Ward, Sunday, October 2, 2022, on the Southside of Chicago, at the famous Josephine’s Southern Cooking Restaurant at 436 E. 79th St., a staple in the 6th Ward.  Dr. Bunville says that she…

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Vallas announces Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi & Pollster Mark Mellman to join campaign for Chicago Mayor

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Vallas announces Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi & Pollster Mark Mellman to join campaign for Chicago Mayor
Vallas announces Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi & Pollster Mark Mellman to join campaign for Chicago Mayor

Vallas announces Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi & Pollster Mark Mellman to join campaign for Chicago Mayor Chicago Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas announces the hiring of Joe Trippi as Chief Strategist/Media Advisor and Mark Mellman and The Mellman Group for polling. “Residents and businesses across our city are desperate for a better, safer Chicago. Our fight…

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Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

Posted on March 27, 2019March 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor
Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor In politics, it’s rarely about who is great but rather about who is better. And in the race for Chicago Mayor between Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and former prosecutor Lori Lightfoot, the “better” candidate is Preckwinkle. Although I have some issues with her past policies,…

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Let “Sub-Urban” voters vote for Chicago mayor

Posted on December 29, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Let “Sub-Urban” voters vote for Chicago mayor

Let “Sub-Urban” voters vote for Chicago mayor Or, how the Suburbs got their name. Suburban residents should have the right to vote to select Chicago’s next mayor since Chicago survives not only on the taxes it collects from its residents but from nearly 30 percent of the taxes collected from residents who live in the…

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