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Congresswoman Robin Kelly clear leader in race to succeed Senator Dick Durbin

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Robin Kelly clear leader in race to succeed Senator Dick Durbin Congresswoman Robin Kelly announces her candidacy to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Kelly has one of the strongest public service records, introducing legislation to support not only her constituents in the 2nd Congressional District, but is viewed as a more popular candidate…

Blogger, Civil Rights, Commentary, elections, News, Opinion, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois officials offer best wishes to Muslim community at end of Ramadan By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, and several officials including from Cook County, the State of Illinois and from officials of the Orland Fire Protection District offered their best wishes to the Muslim American community as they prepared…

Culture, Editors Pick, Government, Maria Pappas, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates

August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Rep. Kelly Hosts ‘Barn Hall’ Conversation with Farmers and Food Security Advocates Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) Wednesday (August 10, 2022 visited Rick and Corey Johnson’s Farm in Monee, IL and held a ‘Barn Hall’ with farmers, growers and food security advocates from the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Soybean Association, Greater Chicago Food Depository and the…

Federal, food, Government, National, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Rep. Kelly leads Tri-Caucus in urging White House, Congressional Leaders on Medicaid priorities The lawmakers are requesting four Medicaid priorities be included in the next economic reconciliation package. Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL) on Monday (April 18, 2022) sent a letter on behalf of the Congressional Tri-Caucus (the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus,…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Federal, News, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

House Passes more than $4 million in funding to support Newman community projects New funding to support Southwest Side small businesses, infrastructure, educational programs, health services, safety improvements and more As part of the Omnibus Appropriations, the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 10, 2022) passed more than $4 million in new federal funding to…

Chicago, Federal, Government, Health, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from the United Steelworkers Local 17U, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 294, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 815. “Marie has been with us since day one. When…

Chicago, elections, Federal, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Newman honors local Police during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day U.S. Rep. Marie Newman of the Illinois 3rd District presented local police departments with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to honor their service to the Southwest Side and suburbs during a regional meeting on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 in Bridgeview As part of…

Cook County, Crime, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by powerful Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois Local 308 and 241 Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Dec. 6, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Illinois (ATU), ATU Local 308, and ATU Local 241. The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor union representing transit and allied…

Cook County, elections, Federal, Government, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements

August 30, 2021September 7, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL-03) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record to honor the brave First Responders of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD), which serves and protects the residents of Orland Park, Orland Hills, and unincorporated areas of Orland Township. “Due to their excellence, Orland…

Cook County, coronavirus, Federal, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects

June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects Projects funded by the INVEST in America Act include the electrification of CTA buses, pedestrian safety improvements and expansion of roads and highways to reduce congestion U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03), a member on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, announced Wednesday (June…

Cook County, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Ray Hanania

Newman supports Statehood bill for Washington D.C. 700,000 residents H.R. 51 will admit Washington D.C. as the 51st state and ensure that 700,000 D.C. residents have fair representation in the U.S. government. U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) voted on Thursday (April 22, 2021) to pass H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, which would make…

Federal, Government, National, NewsWire, Politics

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Issues Statement on Rising Maternal Mortality Rate

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Ray Hanania

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Issues Statement on Rising Maternal Mortality Rate Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, issued the following statement Tuesday (April 6, 2021) regarding newly released data showing that the U.S. maternal mortality rate increased in 2019. …

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, women

Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 Ray Hanania

Congresswoman Newman announces $70 million in grants to seven Health Centers Grants awarded as a part of an expansion of COVID-19 vaccines for hardest-hit and highest-risk communities. Beginning April 1, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to invest over $6 billion nationally in Community Health Centers to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities…

Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Federal, Government, Health, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways & Transit, and Railroads subcommittees US Rep. Newman (Il-3) named to serve on “Highways & Transit” and “Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials” subcommittees as part of T&I Committee. New T&I subcommittee assignments will build on efforts to create more efficient roads and railways but also much-needed economic development in Illinois’…

Federal, Government, NewsWire

Marie Newman sworn in as Congresswoman for 3rd District

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman sworn in as Congresswoman for 3rd District Congresswoman Newman becomes first woman in history to represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District Marie Newman (IL-03) was sworn in as Congresswoman to the 117th Congress proudly representing Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, which covers the Southwest Side of Chicago as well as its surrounding suburbs. A lifelong…

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Marie Newman Appointed to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman Appointed to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure On Friday, Dec. 17, 2020, Congresswoman-elect Marie Newman (D-IL) announced her appointment to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The Committee has jurisdiction over all modes of transportation, critical aspects of our nation’s infrastructure system, as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Amtrak…

Chicago, Cook County, Federal, Government, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Underwood supports family tax refunds during shutdown

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Underwood supports family tax refunds during shutdown Rep. Underwood Votes To Ensure Families Get Their Tax Refunds Without Delay and To Re-Open the Treasury Department and Other Key Agencies. Over 5 million Illinois Households Receive Tax Refunds Each Year Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joined House Democrats Wednesday January 9, 2019 to pass the FY 2019 Department…

Business, Government, News, Taxes

Congresswoman Kelly applauds Senate intro of Health Equity and Accountability Act

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Kelly applauds Senate intro of Health Equity and Accountability Act Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement following the introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act in the U.S. Senate: “Today, we took another important step toward expanding access to healthcare with the Senate introduction of…

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