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Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case
Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison after Corruption Conviction A federal judge in Chicago today sentenced former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael J. Madigan to…

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Union leader says former Cook County Commissioner Ed Moody lied to union, public and can’t be trusted

Posted on September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Union leader says former Cook County Commissioner Ed Moody lied to union, public and can’t be trusted
Union leader says former Cook County Commissioner Ed Moody lied to union, public and can’t be trusted

Union leader says former Cook County Commissioner Ed Moody lied to union, public and can’t be trusted By Ray Hanania Former Cook County Commissioner Ed Moody had a bad habit of lying about how he would act on controversial policies from the prevailing wage to the one-cent per-ounce tax on soda pop. Published in The…

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The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region
The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region

The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region By Ray Hanania I was first introduced to Mike Madigan in 1978 by then Chicago Mayor Michael A. Bilandic. The mayor told me, a cub reporter at the time, to keep an eye on him because he was a “rising star.” As it turns…

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Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead
Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead

Madigan slams Republican leadership for hypocrisy and failing to lead House Speaker Michael J. Madigan names House Majority Leader Greg Harris to handle all aspects of ComEd investigation, and criticizes Republicans for playing politics. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday “When I learned that Minority Leader Jim Durkin and two Republican members requested the House of Representatives establish…

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Richton Park collects blankets to help Sister City in Bahamas

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Richton Park collects blankets to help Sister City in Bahamas
Richton Park collects blankets to help Sister City in Bahamas

Richton Park collects blankets to help Sister City in Bahamas Photo news Richton Park Village Manager Regan Stockstel, Facility Supervisor Geneen Robinson-Smith & Mayor Rick Reinbold were on hand when members of ComEd’s External Affairs Team Michael Fountian, Bonita Parker, and Lisa Aprati recently stopped by to drop off blankets for Richton Park’s sister City…

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Crews Complete Restoration of ComEd Customers Affected by Blizzard

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Crews Complete Restoration of ComEd Customers Affected by Blizzard
Crews Complete Restoration of ComEd Customers Affected by Blizzard

Crews Complete Restoration of ComEd Customers Affected by Blizzard ComEd prepared to answer this weekend’s winter weather Following Sunday’s severe snow and ice storm, which knocked out power to more than 340,000 customers across ComEd’s 11,000-square-mile service area, ComEd has now restored power to all customers initially impacted by the storm. In addition, crews will…

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ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois
ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois Energy company encourages customers to be safe and report power outages via text or call ComEd is closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather that may affect parts of the northern Illinois region it serves starting Tuesday evening (June 25, 2018). Current forecasts call for heavy rain,…

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ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

Posted on May 2, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois
ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois

ComEd Readies for Severe Weather Across Northern Illinois ComEd, the energy company, encourages customers in Chicagoland to be safe and report outage information via text or call in the face of heavy storms headed to Chicagoland and the suburbs Wednesday May 2, 2018 ComEd is closely monitoring and preparing for severe weather that may affect…

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Exelon, ComEd Crews Assist in Puerto Rico Recovery

Posted on January 29, 2018September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exelon, ComEd Crews Assist in Puerto Rico Recovery
Exelon, ComEd Crews Assist in Puerto Rico Recovery

Exelon, ComEd Crews Assist in Puerto Rico Recovery Employees to work in Puerto Rico over 60 days as part of a larger Exelon response As Puerto Rico continues to restore its energy system following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, ComEd is sending crews and equipment to assist in the restoration of power. ComEd is part…

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ComEd offers contact info in event of wind damage

Posted on December 4, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on ComEd offers contact info in event of wind damage
ComEd offers contact info in event of wind damage

ComEd offers contact info in event of wind damage Utility encourages customers to be safe and report outage information via text or call ComEd is closely monitoring and preparing for changes in the weather predicted to increase winds that may affect parts of Northern Illinois starting Monday evening and continuing through Tuesday morning. Current forecasts call…

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Summit OKs school crossing improvements

Posted on November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Summit OKs school crossing improvements

Summit OKs school crossing improvements Village board also plans to install LED lighting on main streets By Steve Metsch The Summit Village Board is moving forward with several infrastructure improvements. The board unanimously voted Oct. 16 in favor of a contract for improved crossings near schools and elsewhere. Summit will pay Mark-It Corp., based in…

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ComEd brings energy efficiency to Illinois Consumers

Posted on June 28, 2017September 25, 2018 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on ComEd brings energy efficiency to Illinois Consumers

ComEd brings Energy Efficiency to Illinois Consumers ComEd and Illinois Clean Job Coalition Celebrate $2.5 Billion in Customer Savings; Future Energy Jobs Act Expands Energy Efficiency Programs and Savings ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program has excelled to new heights. To date, ComEd customers have saved a record-breaking $2.5 billion through energy efficiency programs and will save…

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Exelon recognized for consumer driven website services

Posted on June 5, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exelon recognized for consumer driven website services
Exelon recognized for consumer driven website services

Exelon recognized for consumer driven website services Exelon Utilities Recognized for Innovative Website Designs that Significantly Improve Customer Service Company Receives Innovation in Digital Customer Engagement Award at 2017 CS Week Conference CS Week presented Exelon Corporation with its award for Innovation in Digital Customer Engagement for new websites launched at the company’s Baltimore Gas and Electric,…

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Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes

Posted on May 19, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes
Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes

Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes ComEd Restores Power to 90 Percent of Customers Impacted by Severe storm. Customers encouraged to report any remaining outages or downed power lines sightings. Damage hits neighborhoods in Arlington Heights, Rockford, Dixon, and Mt. Prospect Following a fast-moving storm with wind gusts as strong as 70 mph that…

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