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Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State Pat Dowell, Alderman and Committeeman of Chicago’s Third Ward, announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State this week. “As a committed public servant, helping and serving people has always been my top priority,” said Dowell. “My singular goal of this office is to provide the residents…

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Von Drasek rolls in Countryside

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Steve Metsch

Von Drasek rolls in Countryside Alderman beats ex-mayor for fifth term on council By Steve Metsch Countryside Ald. John Von Drasek (2nd Ward) was in an interesting situation Wednesday morning. While residents he met congratulated him for winning his fifth term in office Tuesday, one reminded him to remove his campaign signs in a timely…

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Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads

April 2, 2021March 30, 2022 Ray Hanania

Opinion: Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads Orland Township Republican Chairperson Liz Gorman released a powerful series of videos slamming Orland Mayor Keith Pekau for backing a slate of “fake” Republicans. Pekau has isolated every elected official to the disadvantage of the needs of Orland taxpayers, but hopes to pull the wool over…

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Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years

March 27, 2021April 28, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau doesn’t want you to talk about the FACT that he has taken the $150,000 salary that he criticized every year since he was been elected. That’s $600,000 collected from Orland Park Taxpayers over the past four years. Instead, Pekau misleadingly claims…

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Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Ray Hanania

Arab Democrats to host virtual Candidate and Leadership forum March 25 The Arab Democratic Club will host its pre-election Forum for Democratic candidates running in the April 6 election and for elected public officials in a special celebration of Arab American Heritage month tat will be held on Thursday March 25, 2021. The forum will…

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How do you not remember a DUI-drug court date?

March 20, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

How do you not remember a DUI-drug court date? Just what the people of Orland Township need, right? An official whose only response to not showing up for a court appearance that prompts an active arrest warrant, is Lora Kreczmer a candidate for Orland Township Trustee, forgot. She only turned herself in because it became…

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Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

March 16, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania

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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Hastings announces for Secretary of State

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Ray Hanania

Hastings announces for Secretary of State State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces bid for Secretary of State. Hastings wins major endorsement from the Carpenters union, which represents 30,000 Illinois working families Illinois State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park) announced Wednesday his intention to run for Secretary of State, pledging to serve working class families across…

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Mike Madigan does get to select his successor

February 19, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mike Madigan does get to select his successor The decision on who should succeed #MichaelJMadigan in the #22ndDistrict belongs to the voters, not to the news media media pundits nor to the loudmouthed revolutionaries and activists. The right way to fill the vacancy when Madigan resigned from the Illinois House is to allow the #Democrat…

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McLaughlin responds to false claims from Pekau

February 16, 2021April 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

McLaughlin responds to false claims from Pekau Dan McLaughlin Calls Out His Opponent’s Continued Partisan Games, Pledges to Host Regular Office Hours to Talk to the Community. As Mayor Pekau continues to play partisan games and waste taxpayer time on discredited political attacks, candidate Dan McLaughlin reaffirms his commitment to get to work for Orland…

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Independent candidate hopes to bring new ideas to Orland Library

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Independent candidate hopes to bring new ideas to Orland Library A businessman and father of two kids from Orland Park hopes to bring new ideas to expand the services of the Orland Park Library. Independent candidate Mohammed Jaber says he is running for the board to help expand the programs the library offers My name is Mohammed…

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Candidate throws his hat in ring for Tinley Park mayor’s race

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Candidate throws his hat in ring for Tinley Park mayor’s race Kevin Suggs Announces Candidacy For Mayor of Tinley Park Kevin Suggs, a highly accomplished sales professional and University of Notre Dame graduate, announced his candidacy for mayor of the Village of Tinley Park on January 11, 2021. Suggs, a 23-year resident of the village,…

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Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people

January 23, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pekau uses Orland Village Board to put politics over people Opinion columnist Ray Hanania examines the stark differences between Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and former Mayor Dan McLaughlin in this analysis. Pekau cares about politics. McLaughlin cares about people. No politician is perfect but Pekau is on the furthest extreme. Pekau has turned taxpayer-funded…

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McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

McLaughlin blasts Pekau for using board meetings to promote his political campaign Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin accused Mayor Keith Pekau of using taxpayer-funded village board meetings and staff to unleash a series of vicious political accusations. McLaughlin said the Village board should be used to champion the rights of taxpayers not to fund…

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AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President:

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

AHRC Congratulates Joseph Biden on Being Sworn in as America’s 46th President: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates Mr. Joe Biden and Mrs. Kamala Harris for being sworn in yesterday, Jan 20, 2021 as America’s President and Vice President in a historical ceremony amidst exceptional security measures. This year’s inauguration ceremony was watched by people across…

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McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 News Editor No Comments

McLaughlin slams bill that undermines police Former Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who is seeking re-election in April to replace beleaguered Mayor Keith Pekau, slammed a bill recently passed that would undermine the rights of police. As Orland Park’s Mayor, McLaughlin was always a strong proponent of supporting a strong police force and hired Tim…

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Former Mayor Dan McLaughlin announces bid in Orland Park

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Mayor Dan McLaughlin announces bid in Orland Park After consulting with thousands of Orland Park residents, business owners, and community leaders, former Mayor, Dan McLaughlin, will be challenging incumbent mayor, Keith Pekau, in the April 6, 2021 election by continuing his commitment to serve the working families of Orland Park. McLaughlin’s priorities will…

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Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term Trustee Thanks Supporters and Provides Thoughts about Village’s Future After more than 7 years of public service on the Orland Park Village Board of Trustees, Dan Calandriello announced today that he will not run for re-election. In a message to supporters, Calandriello stated, “…after…

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