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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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Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court
Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court

Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr., sworn-in to the Illinois Supreme Court On December 4, 2020, after his November 3, 2020 election, Justice Neville, the second African American to sit on the Illinois Supreme Court, was sworn in by Chief Justice Anne M. Burke, with his wife and staff in attendance. Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr….

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Newman continues to lead Republican challenger

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman continues to lead Republican challenger
Newman continues to lead Republican challenger

Newman continues to lead Republican challenger Polls claim that the gap between Marie Newman, who unseated seven term Congressman Dan Lipinski in the March 2020 Democratic Primary election, and her Republican rival Mike Fricilone, is narrowing. but the district is strongly Democratic with an even stronger conservative edge. Not electing Newman to office would be…

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Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump
Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump

Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump New John Zogby Strategies/EMI Research Solutions Poll. Click here to get moe information A new poll of 1007 likely voters taken two days after the Republican National Convention reveals that former Vice President Joe Biden now leads President Donald Trump 48% to 42%, with…

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Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker
Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker Chicago radio talkshow host Amy Jacobson, a popular former Chicago TV reporter, has been banned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker from attending his daily and political coronavirus briefings. Jacobson co-hosts the conservative weekday morning radio show “The Answer” with political activists Dan Proft and the show is among the…

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Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Posted on May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District
Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District

Marie Newman endorses Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District Marie Newman, who won the Democratic Party nomination to replace Congress Dan Lipinski in the 3rd Congressional District, announced her support on Tuesday May 12, 2020, for Mara Candelaria Reardon for Congress in the Indiana 1st District Congressional race. Reardon is a…

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

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Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative
Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative

Mike Bloomberg in Illinois this week announcing jobs initiative Mike Bloomberg will visit Illinois, Minnesota, and Ohio to announce his jobs and income growth agenda ahead of the March 17, 2020 Democratic Primary. Bloomberg the former New York Mayor and owner of Bloomberg News, is a Democratic candidate seeking to unseat the controversy plagued President Donald Trump…

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Lipinski highlights endorsements from district’s elected officials

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 By News Editor No Comments on Lipinski highlights endorsements from district’s elected officials
Lipinski highlights endorsements from district’s elected officials

Lipinski highlights endorsements from district’s elected officials Lipinski Campaign Announces Sweeping Endorsements from Municipal Leaders Across Third Congressional District. Endorsements span nearly every municipality in the 3rd Congressional District Building on his reputation as a problem solver who gets things done for the municipalities he represents, Congressman Dan Lipinski today announced endorsements from 28 mayors across…

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Democrat Underwood features new Ads in Illinois 14th Congressional District race

Posted on October 2, 2018January 9, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democrat Underwood features new Ads in Illinois 14th Congressional District race
Democrat Underwood features new Ads in Illinois 14th Congressional District race

Democrat Underwood features new Ads in Illinois 14th Congressional District race With just 35 days until Election Day and early voting underway, Lauren Underwood has unveiled her second campaign commercial of the general election. The ad, “It’s On”, tells the story of how the campaign came to be––with a broken health care promise from her…

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In need of a “voter carwash” after governors’ debate

Posted on September 27, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on In need of a “voter carwash” after governors’ debate
In need of a “voter carwash” after governors’ debate

In need of a “voter carwash” after governors’ debate The personal attacks in the first debate between Gov. Bruce Rauner and three challengers including J.B. Pritzker is disheartening for the future for the state of Illinois. Isn’t there anyone out there who has a great idea to save this state? Wake up people! When it…

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Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System

Posted on August 29, 2018September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System
Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System

Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System Cook County assessor hopeful Fritz Kaegi, who bested incumbent Joseph Berrios in the Democratic primary, pledged to attendees of an Illinois Campaign for Political Reform event that the obscure yet critical office will be more transparent and accountable under his watch. “You don’t need me to tell…

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