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Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Fundraiser at Harley Davidson

Posted on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Fundraiser at Harley Davidson
Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Fundraiser at Harley Davidson

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Fundraiser at Harley Davidson On Wednesday, August 27th, Commissioner Aguilar hosted his fifth annual Friends of Frank campaign fundraiser at the Harley Davidson Showroom in Countryside, IL. The event brought supporters of Commissioner Aguilar from throughout Cook County and the 16th District, joining together to listen to music,…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office
Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar honors veterans at first of monthly VetConnect Workshops at district office On Tuesday, August 26th, Commissioner Aguilar hosted the first of a monthly workshop for veteran support services at his district office. The event connected veterans with multiple agencies and services, bringing these resources directly to 16th District veterans and…

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Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Launches Congressional Campaign Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is launching her campaign for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with an introductory video, linked here, that summarizes her family’s history of service and her plans to carry that legacy forward. Miller raised her family in the south…

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Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar
Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar partnered with Lyons Village President Chris Getty on Friday (Jan. 6, 2023) to co-host the annual Three Kings Day commemoration. The commemoration was celebrated by distributing wrapped new toys and gifts to young children of needy families in Lyons Township and…

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Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County
Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department…

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Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District
Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District

Former Orland Park trustee announces Democratic candidacy for Cook County 17th District Former Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel T Calandriello Announces Run for Cook County Board. Calandriello’s leadership will bring a Fresh Approach to Cook County Government Dan Calandriello filed his petitions for nomination of Cook County Commissioner for the 17th District on MOnday March 7,…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

Posted on January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosts FREE PCR Testing event Jan 19 Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar will be joined by Northshore Clinical Labs to administer PCR tests in the district office, free of charge To increase testing in the 16th District, representatives from Northshore Clinical Labs will be at Cook County Commissioner…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar was joined by Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline Pereda and Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt to help residents file property tax appeals and answer other tax related questions Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar (16th) joined Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline…

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Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition
Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition

Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition After a grueling election fight for the First District of the Cook County Board of Review, the Cook County Board of Elections issued a certification officially declaring Democrat Tammy Wendt as the winner over Republican incumbent Dan Patlak. The two contenders issued statements…

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Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs

Posted on July 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs
Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs

Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar joins County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in detailing COVID-19 relief funds Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in announcing millions of dollars available for suburban communities facing unexpected expenses due to COVID-19….

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