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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
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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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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 
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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter  The purchase of the Helicopter will help the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety and to fight crime On Thursday, November 17th, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted overwhelmingly to approve Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s proposal to lease a helicopter…

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Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board
Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

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Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board Beleaguered GOP incumbent Sean Morrison refuses League of Women Voters Palos/Orland Area invitation to debate, electing to hide behind his political donations and false political attacks Candidate for the 17th District of the Cook County…

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Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety
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Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety Candidate Calandriello has the actual experience as a former Prosecutor to protect our families With recent dialogue regarding public safety and the SAFE-T Act, Cook County Board of Commissioner candidate Dan Calandriello calls on the Cook County Board to take steps to address Public Safety…

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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity
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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Encourages Application for $5 Million in Funding for Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) announced an American Rescue Plan Act funded initiative to…

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Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative
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Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative Schools in Cicero, Franklin Park, Maywood and Northlake were among the 24 schools that received awards from Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant Program Under Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant program, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability awarded grant…

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Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

Posted on July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District
Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

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Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board Daniel T. Calandriello declares victory: Calandriello looks forward to the general election and addressing public safety, increasing mental health services, and investing in infrastructure With 100% of precincts reporting,…

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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election
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Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar easily won renomination as the Democratic Candidate for the district in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election. Aguilar has been a powerful voice for Hispanic, Mexican and Latino empowerment representing the 16th District since April 2020 By Ray Hanania…

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Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements

Posted on June 22, 2022June 23, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements
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Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Responds to Lie from Opponent on Her Union Endorsements. Commissioner Aguilar’s opponent, Leticia Garcia, publicly promoted she had the endorsement of the Chicago Laborers’ District Council – LiUNA Local 1, which has endorsed Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar On Tuesday, June 21st, Cook County Commissioner Frank…

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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters
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Grasso accuses Pekau of blatantly distorting his own record to deceive voters Republican candidate Gary Grasso, the mayor of Burr Ridge, slams the lies and distortions of extreme rightwing candidate Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park. Grasso’s study published below lists many of Pekau’s lies. Lying seems to be the foundation of the Pekau…

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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

Posted on May 22, 2022May 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township
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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…

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Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race

Posted on February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race
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Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race Monica Gordon announces, candidate for 5th District Cook County Commissioner, announces nearly thirty key endorsements including SEIU Local 73 Monica Gordon, candidate for 5th District Cook County Commissioner released a statement today announcing her broad level of support in her quest to succeed…

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