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Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman convenes transit leaders as part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan Convening of Chicagoland transportation leaders comes as Congress moves forward with passing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, a historic investment that will create millions of good jobs and rebuild our country’s infrastructure U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) on Tuesday convened Chicagoland area transit leaders…

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, Government, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators

April 4, 2021November 17, 2021 William Lipinski

Right from the Middle: America taken over by three oligarchs acting as dictators Three oligarchs rule this country, each acting as dictator for their wing of government- the President, the Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House. These three individuals make decisions for our country, not the American people and a…

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Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column

January 22, 2021May 3, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column Former U.S. Congressman from Illinois William O. Lipinski writes Opinion Commentary columns here at Suburban Chicagoland, the online news website. Lipinski, (Dec. 22, 1937) was a member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois’ 5th district (D) from 3 January 1983 to 3 January 1993, succeeding John G. Fary and…

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Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressional Inquiry Hears Riveting Testimony on Illegal Police Raids More than a half dozen victims of wrongful police raids testified at today’s congressional inquiry conducted by Chicago Congressman Danny K. Davis, including Anjanette Young whose case sparked national outrage. Her videotaped message implored political and community leaders to take a defiant stand against bogus police…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Federal, Government, News, Politics, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

Arab groups divided on Illinois 3rd Congressional District battle

March 17, 2020March 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab groups divided on Illinois 3rd Congressional District battle Three of Illinois’ leading political organizations released endorsements in key elections in Illinois’ March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary races. Although all three endorsed the same candidates, they differed on one key contest, the closely contested battle for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District held by incumbent…

Chicago, Cook County, elections, Government, News, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Election news items from President to Congress

March 4, 2020March 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Election news items from President to Congress A roundup of election news in politics in Illinois and nationally including in the hotly contested 3rd Congressional District and in the presidential contest. The Illinois Democratic Primary election is Tuesday March 17, 2020. Lots of news in election contests across the country from Biden vs Sanders to…

breaking news, elections, Government, News, Politics

Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL Congressman Luis Gutierrez will be honored by leaders and activists on Monday March 12, 2018 for his leadership in calling on Israel to end its policies of imprisoning and detaining children. Gutierrez, who has represented the Illinois 4th Congressional District since January 1993, has…

Chicago, Editors Pick, National, News, Politics, Racism

Lipinski Honors 2017 Senior Citizens of the Year

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski Honors 2017 Senior Citizens of the Year Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announced the winners of the 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year Award during a special program yesterday in Hickory Hills. The winners were chosen based on their contributions to their communities in the Third Congressional District. “These individuals demonstrate on a daily basis…

Baby Boomers, Events, Government, News, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Lipinski presents check for $123,810 to Cicero Fire Dept

September 22, 2017September 22, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski presents check for $123,810 to Cicero Fire Dept Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) is announcing that the Cicero Fire Department has been awarded $123,810 through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The grant will help purchase 2,600 combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. “These simple, relatively inexpensive devices have the potential…

Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland