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    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County
  • On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were the Village of Lyons, Lyons School District 103, Teamsters Local 777, and Rincon Family Services.
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Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin
Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin

Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin By Ray Hanania President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate over the Russia war against the people of Ukraine. Many critics have compared Trump’s meeting with Putin to the appeasement meeting that British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain…

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Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois
Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois

Robin Kelly details what Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill means for Illinois As the July 4 deadline to pass Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” looms, Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released data on how Trump’s abhorrent proposals could negatively impact Illinois – from cities to suburbs to rural areas. Kelly covers each of these areas in Congress and…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban
Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban

Two Guys on Politics Podcast on Elon Musk, Trump’s Parade, LA Riots, and Middle East ban 06-12-25 S4E13 Two Guys on Politics now broadcast on Detroit Radio on the US Arab Radio Network on WNZK AM 690 radio, as well as on YouTube at TwoGuysonPolitics.com with hosts Bill Lipinski and Ray Hanania discussing Elon Musk,…

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State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”

Posted on May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”

State GOP Chair Salvi applauds Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed the House of Representatives with the unwavering support of Illinois Republicans. A big thank you to Congressman Darin LaHood, Congressman Mike Bost, and Congresswoman Mary Miller for their leadership. This landmark legislation locks in key provisions of the Tax Cuts…

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Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky
Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky

Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on White House Meeting with President Zelensky Chicago, IL – Congressman Danny K. Davis issued the following statement in response to the White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: “The actions of President Trump and his administration continue to undermine America’s credibility on the world stage. Today’s White…

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Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy

Posted on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy
Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy

Biden betrays America with pardons while Democrats hide behind hypocrisy 01-17-25 Biden pardons criminals while Democrats lead the country into a further national divide. Click here to view the YouTube video Podcast or watch using the video widget below.  America is more divided today than it ever was under Trump or Biden mainly because Democrats…

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Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu

Posted on November 22, 2024December 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu
Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu

Video Podcast: Two Guys on Politics: JFK, Ukraine and ICC Arrest Warrants for Putin and Netanyahu Co-Hosts Ray Hanania joins former Congressman Bill Lipinski on Two Guys on Politics to discuss Trump’s cabinet appointments and the decision by Matt Gaetz to withdraw as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney and to be replaced by…

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Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast
Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast

Lipinski and Hanania discuss Trump cabinet appointments on Video Podcast Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and coumnist and political writer Ray Hanania discuss Trump’s cabinet appointments and name the news media bias as “the biggest losers” in the presidential election battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. View Youtube video podcast below. 11-14-24 Co-Hosts Ray Hanania…

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Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast
Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast

Lipinski and Hanania analyze Vance-Walz VP Debate in video podcast The vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday October 1, 2024 reminded people of a long past era in American politics where civility in discussion of issues overshadowed personal attacks that have polarized America pushing the country…

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Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump

Posted on July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump
Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump

Arab, Muslims and Chaldeans in key swing states meet with Arab Americans for Trump Arab American supporters of President Donald Trump are hosting meetings in Michigan and soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia and several more key swing states during the next three months. Arab Americans for Trump is also arranging meetings with key community leaders…

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Hanania syndicated columns on Pritzker, Biden, Trump and Roe V Wade

Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania syndicated columns on Pritzker, Biden, Trump and Roe V Wade
Hanania syndicated columns on Pritzker, Biden, Trump and Roe V Wade

Hanania syndicated columns on Pritzker, Biden, Trump and Roe V Wade Syndicated columnist and award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter writes 5 columns each week addressing politics, slice of life and the Middle East Here is a summary of the most recent columns which you can subscribe to free of charge (or become a…

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Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates

Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates
Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates

Pressure mounts on Biden to step down, fueling support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and 3rd party candidates Video Podcast: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist and award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the pressures on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential election, and the impact it will have on…

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Video Podcast: Lipinski, Hanania on Biden-Trump debate disaster

Posted on June 29, 2024June 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video Podcast: Lipinski, Hanania on Biden-Trump debate disaster
Video Podcast: Lipinski, Hanania on Biden-Trump debate disaster

Video Podcast: Lipinski, Hanania on Biden-Trump debate disaster Should President Joe Biden step down following his disastrous performance at the CNN orchestrated debate on Thursday June 27, 2024 and who can replace him. Michelle Obama? Or, if Biden stays in, will it improve the chances of electing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  as America’s Third Party…

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Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction
Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction

Hanania columns on Biden’s border plan, Israel’s PAC influence on Congress, and Trump’s conviction Award winning former Chicago City Hall political reporter and now columnist writes seven columns each week on a wide range of topics from Chicagoland, Illinois and American politics, slice-of-life observations, humor to analysis of developments in the Middle East. The columns…

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Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more
Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more

Hanania syndicated columns: expose ASPCA spending, effort to block RFK from presidential debate and more Ray Hanania’s syndicated columns this week included a detailed look at how the ASPCA spends the money it solicits in high profile but painful advertising on its company executives. Only about $7.75 of the monthly $19 solicited in the Ads…

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Can’t hide the anti-Trump spin in the new “Civil War” movie

Posted on April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Can’t hide the anti-Trump spin in the new “Civil War” movie
Can’t hide the anti-Trump spin in the new “Civil War” movie

Can’t hide the anti-Trump spin in the new “Civil War” movie Although the director denies it, the new Civil War movie is a subtle but direct attack on former President Donald Trump, another effort by the media, this time entertainment, to destroy him By Ray Hanania Paid/Politics-Movie/Saturday April 20, 2024/Syndicated column. Sign up today If…

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Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads
Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads

Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads The DNC tried to manipulate the primary election process that has been in place for the past 50 years to weaken Trump and strengthen his Republican rivals. It didn’t work By Ray Hanania Free/Sunday Jan. 28, 2024/ https://Hanania.substack.com In a vote on December 2, 2022,…

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Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries
Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

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