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Conforti Calls Out Congressman Sean Casten for Standing Against Women, Repeatedly

Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conforti Calls Out Congressman Sean Casten for Standing Against Women, Repeatedly
Conforti Calls Out Congressman Sean Casten for Standing Against Women, Repeatedly

Conforti calls out Casten for standing against women, repeatedly Sean Casten votes NO on law to deport illegal aliens who engage in sex offense, especially against women, Casten regularly votes against women, putting them in harm’s way, candidate rival Niki Conforti alleges This week, Congressman Sean Casten voted ‘No’ on H.R. 7909, the “Violence Against…

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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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Senator Bernie Sanders to seek re-election to U.S. Senate

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Bernie Sanders to seek re-election to U.S. Senate
Senator Bernie Sanders to seek re-election to U.S. Senate

Senator Bernie Sanders to seek re-election to U.S. Senate Senator Bernie Sanders announced Monday May 6, 2024  in Vermont that he will seek a fourth term to the U.S. Senate. His time in the Senate, along with his previous 16 years in the House of Representatives, makes him the longest-serving independent Member of Congress in…

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O’Grady seeking volunteers in 15th SubCircuit Judicial Race

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on O’Grady seeking volunteers in 15th SubCircuit Judicial Race
O’Grady seeking volunteers in 15th SubCircuit Judicial Race

O’Grady seeking volunteers in 15th SubCircuit Judicial Race Message from Paul O’Grady, candidate for Judge in the 15th SubCircuit: As many of you know I’m running for judge in the March 19th, 2024, election.  I am running a Grass Roots Friends and Family Campaign and that is why I am contacting you. I am looking…

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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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Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president
Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president American voters don’t have a great choice for president next year, so what can they do? Focus on an issue you support instead of on the faltering personalities. The other issue to consider is, who does the biased and racist…

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Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office

Posted on October 20, 2023October 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office
Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office

Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office Real Republican Gary Grasso responds to Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau’s vicious political lies and mischaracterizations. Pekau made his political attacks in his taxpayer funded position as Mayor of Orland Park, something Pekau does quite often. By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith…

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Spyropoulos seeking election as Cook County Clerk

Posted on October 17, 2023October 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Spyropoulos seeking election as Cook County Clerk
Spyropoulos seeking election as Cook County Clerk

Spyropoulos seeking election as Cook County Clerk For the past 13 years, you’ve known Mariyana Spyropoulos as a commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. But she began her career as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney before moving to private practice. There, she saw firsthand how vital it is for our courts to be…

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Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses

Posted on September 27, 2023October 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses
Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses

Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses By Ray Hanania Last year, a report was issued that showed that a major tax burden would slam commercial properties in Cook County. Cook County Asessor Fritz Kaegi reassessed properties in 2021 claiming it would ease the burden on homeowners. But in fact, it has…

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Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again

Posted on April 12, 2023April 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again
Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again

Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is a pathological liar when it comes to politics and his achievements. Worse is that Pekau uses taxpayer resources as a platform to fund his lies, making false statements from the podium of the Village of Orland Park board meetings….

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New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

Posted on April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over
New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over

New and extremist Chicago political Machine takes over Years ago it was Leftists who used to complain about the Chicago Political Machine, asserting that it was impossible to get a fair shake because the Machine had resources to lobby and bully voters with exaggerations and lies. Today, that old Machine has been replaced by an…

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Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum

Posted on March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum
Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum

Realtors twisting facts on Home Rule referendum By Ray Hanania If you live in many of the Southwest suburbs, you might be receiving election mailers from the powerful realtors association urging voters to vote NO on referenda that would give local communities Home Rule powers. The realtors don’t like it because Home Rule gives local…

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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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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau continues to lie and slander people

Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau continues to lie and slander people
Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau continues to lie and slander people

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau continues to lie and slander people By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is such a liar: He exaggerates criticism claiming that — the poor little baby — he is being attacked “personally.” Pekau is the mayor, paid for by Taxpayers like you and me. As for my “blog,”…

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Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances
Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances

Pekau campaign signs violate village ordinances Pekau and his endorsed candidates want you to believe that they care about the people of Orland Park. But clearly, they don’t care about the Orland Park Village Ordinances, which are evident when you look at the illegal placement of most of their signs. The “Pekau over People” slate…

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Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board
Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board Tracy Sullivan is offering nearly three decades of higher education experience for the benefit of Community College District 524, Moraine Valley Community College. The Orland Park resident has announced her candidacy for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, an unpaid elected position. “I bring…

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