Tag: election

Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign
Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign

Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday March 3, 2022. he has been endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters in his re-election campaign. This is LCV’s first endorsement in a member-on-member primary and highlights the urgent need to keep global climate leaders like Rep….

Read More “Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign” »

elections, Federal, Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race
Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race

Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race Monica Gordon announces, candidate for 5th District Cook County Commissioner, announces nearly thirty key endorsements including SEIU Local 73 Monica Gordon, candidate for 5th District Cook County Commissioner released a statement today announcing her broad level of support in her quest to succeed…

Read More “Monica Gordon announces key endorsements in 5th Cook County Board district race” »

Cook County, elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch to seek 4th Subcircuit Judgeship

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch to seek 4th Subcircuit Judgeship
Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch to seek 4th Subcircuit Judgeship

Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch to seek 4th Subcircuit Judgeship Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch announced her candidacy along with Nicholas Kantas for two vacancies for Judge in the Cook County 4th Subcircuit election on June 28, 2022. Here’s a profile of Raines-Welch. By Ray Hanania Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch announced her candidacy for…

Read More “Civil Rights attorney ShawnTe Raines-Welch to seek 4th Subcircuit Judgeship” »

Cook County, elections, Features, Law, News, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows
Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from the United Steelworkers Local 17U, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 294, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 815. “Marie has been with us since day one. When…

Read More “Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows” »

Chicago, elections, Federal, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board
Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board

Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board Former Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman announced she is running to return to her seat on the Cook County Board where she can fight smartly to represent the Republican Party and also defend the rights of taxpayers by working with other elected officials,…

Read More “Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board” »

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, elections, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election
DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election

DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election Justin Burau, a Republican candidate for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District, announces the endorsement of the DuPage County Board Member and Chairman of DuPage Republicans, Jim Zay. “Justin Burau is a strong candidate for IL-03! His drive for a better America and…

Read More “DuPage County Republican Chair Jim Zay endorses Justin Burau for Congress in GOP Primary election” »

Cook County, elections, Federal, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

Posted on By News Editor No Comments on Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board
Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…

Read More “Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board” »

Cook County, Editors Pick, elections, Features, Government, News, news release, Orland Park, Politics, Releases, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ
Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…

Read More “Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ” »

Chicago, Cook County, elections, Federal, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM
Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday December 9, 2021 that she had received the  endorsement of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM). TCU/IAM represents over 44,000 active and retired members across the country, including Metra and Amtrak employees here in Illinois. “The people of Illinois are indeed well-served by…

Read More “Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM” »

Cook County, elections, News, NewsWire, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

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

Posted on 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…

Read More “Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State” »

elections, Events, Government, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Posted on 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…

Read More “Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress” »

Blogger, Commentary, elections, Federal, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Orland Township, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Posted on By News Editor No Comments on Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy
Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy

Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy Cristina Nonato, a candidate for the post of Water Reclamation District trustee in the Nov. 2, 2021 election is touting her wide-ranging ties to Democratic Party leaders. Nonatohas worked for the Circuit Court of Cook County for 12 years. Working her way all the way up…

Read More “Cristina Nonato builds momentum for Water Reclamation District candidacy” »

Chicago, Cook County, elections, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District

Posted on 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…

Read More “More endorsements for Nonato for Water Reclamation District” »

Cook County, elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

David Moore urges more support for organ donors

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on David Moore urges more support for organ donors
David Moore urges more support for organ donors

David Moore urges more support for organ donors David Moore, a Candidate for Secretary of State, Stands with Organ Donor and  Recipient to Tout the Benefits of Organ Donation  Secretary of State candidate, David Moore, wants to build on the giving spirit of the state’s Organ/Tissue Donor Program by making sure all Illinoisans are given…

Read More “David Moore urges more support for organ donors” »

elections, News, Politics

Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

Posted on By News Editor 1 Comment on Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities
Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities Did you know that August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month? Nearly 60% of the more than 100,000 people on the national organ donation waitlist are people of color, so the month serves as a way to bring awareness to the issue and help…

Read More “Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities” »

elections, Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Politics

Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

Posted on By Ray Hanania
Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race Chicago South Side Alderman David Moore is announcing his run for Illinois Secretary of State to replace long time incumbent Jesse White, who is retiring at the end of his term in January 2023. Moore is the fifth candidate to enter the race for one of…

Read More “Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race” »

Chicago, Cook County, elections, Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois

Posted on By Ray Hanania
Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois

Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois Alexi Giannoulias is the lead candidate in the brewing race to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White who is retiring. Although the Democratic Party Primary election is not until March 2022, time goes by quickly and the race will quickly become crowded. As the Republican…

Read More “Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois” »

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Cook County, elections, Government, Illinois Legislature, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Pekau won re-election but lost campaign to build his own Machine

Posted on By Ray Hanania
Pekau won re-election but lost campaign to build his own Machine

Opinion: Pekau won re-election but lost campaign to build his own Machine By Ray Hanania After a bruising political election, Orland Park’s Mayor Keith Pekau managed to defeat his challenger, former Mayor Dan Mclaughlin. I guess it pays to have a $150,000 a year salary and $600,000 in income over four years for a part-time…

Read More “Pekau won re-election but lost campaign to build his own Machine” »

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, elections, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland