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Paul Vallas is clear choice for mayor over Brandon Johnson

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Paul Vallas is clear choice for mayor over Brandon Johnson
Paul Vallas is clear choice for mayor over Brandon Johnson

Paul Vallas is clear choice for mayor over Brandon Johnson By Ray Hanania As much as he tries, Brandon Johnson can’t get away from comments that he made about the most important issues facing Chicagoans, his support to “defund” the Chicago Police and comments he made defending looters, criminals who destroyed and robbed hundreds of…

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Johnson Refuses to Answer Whether He Would Pursue Stricter Penalties for Repeat Gun Offenders At WGN Debate 

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 By News Editor 2 Comments on Johnson Refuses to Answer Whether He Would Pursue Stricter Penalties for Repeat Gun Offenders At WGN Debate 
Johnson Refuses to Answer Whether He Would Pursue Stricter Penalties for Repeat Gun Offenders At WGN Debate 

Johnson Refuses to Answer Whether He Would Pursue Stricter Penalties for Repeat Gun Offenders At WGN Debate  Vallas also releases photo of Brandon Johnson leading a protest demanding to defund the police, an issue that he continues to deny and waterdown. Johnson also has defended looters saying that he opposed tougher crackdowns on looters because…

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Paul Vallas calls out Johnson’s lies walking back calls to defund and undermine police

Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Paul Vallas calls out Johnson’s lies walking back calls to defund and undermine police
Paul Vallas calls out Johnson’s lies walking back calls to defund and undermine police

Paul Vallas calls out Johnson’s lies walking back calls to defund and undermine police Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas accuses Brandon Johnson  of lying and falsely claiming he “never said Defund the Police.” Only Paul Vallas has a plan to make Chicago safer. Video of commercial addressing Johnson’s actual statements on defunding the police and undermining…

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Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more

Posted on February 11, 2022February 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more
Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more

Race politics from Jason Van Dyke to Joe Rogan, and more Crime fighting is upside down in Chicago thanks to poor leadership from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and from Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx. Drugged up suspects get the sympathy while the police are persecuted for political reasons. Originally published in the Southwest News Newspaper…

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6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

Posted on September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on 6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns
6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed new speed cameras to fine motorists driving through the city more than 6 miles over the posted speed limits — where signs are posted although not often enough to be seen in time. She can use technology to nail…

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Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police
Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police The shooting murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the wounding of her partner by three suspects revives calls to reinstate the death penalty for individuals who kill someone intentionally with gun. They should be put to death with no compassion. Killing these killers…

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Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos

Posted on April 1, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos
Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos

Opinion: Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos Police are again being unfairly targeted in legislation that strips away their “qualified immunity” and exposes them to unjustified and frivolous lawsuits, while the legislators who are stripping them of protection continue to enjoy “qualified immunity” for their actions … and the Cook…

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