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Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State By Ray Hanania Alexi Giannoulias easily won the Democratic nomination for Illinois Secretary of State and will face-off on Nov. 8, 2022 in the General Election against Republican Dan Brady. Giannoulias ran a strong campaign that overcame the endorsement of retiring Secretary of State Jesse…

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Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates
Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Board President and former Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District, unveiled his Public Safety Plan for Cook County on Thursday April 21, 2022 to address the escalating crime rates across the…

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Egonmwan withdraws from 16th Senate Race to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community 

Posted on March 21, 2022March 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Egonmwan withdraws from 16th Senate Race to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community 
Egonmwan withdraws from 16th Senate Race to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community 

Egonmwan withdraws from 16th Senate Race to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community  Attorney and Radio talk show host Kimberly Egonmwan announced Monday she withdrew as a candidate to succeed State Senator Jackie Collins in the 16th Illinois Senate District in order to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community’s needs.   Egonmwan,…

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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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Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election
Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election

Six more labor unions endorse Congresswoman Marie Newman for re-election Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 UA, Riggers, Machinery Movers & Machinery Erectors Local 136, Transport Workers Union Local 512, the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 4016, and the International Association…

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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

Posted on December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary
Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…

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Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State
Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State

Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State Illinois Women For Dowell to Host Fundraiser for Ald. Pat Dowell for Secretary of State on Thursday, November 18 Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun and State Senator Mattie Hunter will host a Women for Dowell Fundraiser to support Illinois Secretary of State candidate Alderman Pat Dowell…

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Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Posted on November 17, 2021November 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress
Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is planning to run for Congress in the newly re-mapped 6th District which is a Democratic stronghold that pits in next year’s elections two incumbent Democrats, Marie Newman from the old 3rd District, and Sean Casten from the old 6th District. Newman…

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More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District
More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District Fundraiser set for September 26th in Park Ridge at 1 PM Cristina Nonato who is running for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 26th at 1130 N. Northwest Highway in Parkridge. Tickets are $75 each with sponsorships available for $$500, 1,000 and…

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Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

Posted on August 22, 2021August 24, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board
Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board

Cristina Nonato seeks seat on Water Reclamation District board Cristina Nonato announced her candidacy for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board of trustees in the March 15, 2022 Democratic primary election. Nonato will host a reception to meet voters on August 28, 2021 at 912 Plainfield Road, Downers Grove from 3 PM to 6 PM….

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Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

Posted on March 16, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township By Ray Hanania When I think about a smart, reasoned and honest person running for public office for the first time, I think immediately of a young woman named Tasneem Abuzir. Abuzir is running for a spot on the Palos Township Board of Trustees…

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Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column

Posted on January 22, 2021May 3, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column
Bill Lipinski launches Op-Ed column

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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