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Lyons School District 103 tosses failed board for new leaders

Posted on April 3, 2019May 8, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons School District 103 tosses failed board for new leaders

Lyons School District 103 tosses failed board for new leaders Olivia Quintero, Jorge Torres, Vito Campanile, and Winifred Rodriguez ran under the banner of  Parents for Student Excellence slate decisively defeated the controversy-plagued slate lead by Lyons School District 103 board member Joanne Schaeffer, newly appointed trustee Thomas Weiner, former trustee Connie Esparza, and Jacqueline…

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Opinion: The Landmark, hysteria and the “Ted Bojanowski syndrome”

Posted on April 1, 2019December 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opinion: The Landmark, hysteria and the “Ted Bojanowski syndrome”
Opinion: The Landmark, hysteria and the “Ted Bojanowski syndrome”

Opinion: The Landmark, hysteria and the “Ted Bojanowski syndrome” Namecaller and political activist Ted Bojanowski doesn’t let the facts get in the way of the truth, viciously attacking public officials who care about the safety and education of the school children at Lyons District 103in the politically motivated Landmark Newspaper. Here’s my response to Bojanowski’s…

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Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103

Posted on March 25, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103
Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103

Voters should reject failed leadership in Lyons School District 103 In a heated election contest in the west suburban Lyons School District 103 where controversy, scandal and excessive spending dominate the board majority’s focus, voters need to take an active role in sweeping out the failed leadership and electing new trustees to restore the educational…

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Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer

Posted on February 13, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer
Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer

Pawar gets endorsement of new Muslims group for Chicago Treasurer New Muslim Political Organization makes its first endorsements in Chicago City-Wide Elections: Ameya Pawar for City Treasurer and Anna Valencia for City Clerk. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition also released its list of Muslims running for office in Chicago and the Chicagoland suburbs Today, on the first…

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What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves

Posted on February 9, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves
What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves

What Chicago mayor candidates are really saying about themselves Comparing the campaign TV ads of the various mayoral candidates says a lot about who they really are and what their priorities are, or are not. The  candidates for Chicago mayor define themselves in their TV campaign ads. Here’s what it looks like. Published in the…

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Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down

Posted on February 7, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down
Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down

Orland residents call for Mehalek and Fenton to step down Voters call foul after a decision by Orland Park Village Clerk John Mehalek and Trustee Kathy Fenton is thrown out by a Cook County Circuit Court Judge. Mehalek and Fenton ruled that a slate of candidates for Orland Park trustee could not appear on the ballot…

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District 103 Candidates Distribute Supplies To Students

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on District 103 Candidates Distribute Supplies To Students
District 103 Candidates Distribute Supplies To Students

District 103 Candidates Distribute Supplies To Students By Steve Metsch (Originally published in the Des Plaines Valley News) Four candidates seeking election to the Lyons School District 103 board spent part of Saturday giving supplies to kids and meeting with parents. Olivia Quintero, Winifred Rodriguez, Vito Campanile and incumbent Jorge Torres are running on the…

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Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term
Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term

Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term State Sen. Martin Sandoval declares that health care and immigrant rights will remain priorities as he returns to The Illinois Senate for a 6th Term in office Affordable health care, protecting immigrants’ rights, equitable K-12 funding, increasing public safety and creating more jobs will continue to be…

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WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

Posted on January 10, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle
WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle WGN hosted a fast-paced mayoral forum that brought 13 of the city’s 21 candidates who are running for mayor to the forefront. Although the forum didn’t get down into deep details on issues, it gave the public a chance to get a broad sense of which candidate…

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Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections

Posted on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections
Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections

Carole Ruzich leads new slate in Orland Village elections Veteran Orland Park Village Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich will lead an independent slate of candidates including Kelly O’Brien and Devin Hodge for three seats in the Orland Park village elections in April 2019. Over 1500 petition signatures for Orland Park Trustee, exceeding the 645 required to…

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Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad

Posted on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad
Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad

Mayoral candidate Gery Chico releases first Ad We released our first digital ad last week, “Getting It Done On Education,” and we can’t wait for you to see it! Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have been struggling for too long, but with Gery’s experience as board president of CPS, he has a plan to strengthen and…

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Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21

Posted on October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21

Arab American voters to rally for Democratic candidates Oct. 21 Dozens of Democratic candidates running in the November 6, 2018 General election will be showcased at the annual Candidate’s Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, October 21 hosted by The Arab American Democratic Club. The keynote speakers at the event are Illinois House Speaker Michael J….

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Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown
Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown During a recent appearance on the PBS show, “Chicago Tonight,” William J. Kelly, the only Republican candidate for Chicago mayor, blasted the Chicago media and national Democrats for giving Rahm a pass on the Chicago Public Schools sex abuse and rape scandal – a sharp contrast to their…

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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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Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor

Posted on September 19, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor
Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor

Race leverages next election for Chicago mayor Who will be Chicago’s next mayor? The decision will be made by Chicago’s racially divided voters, Blacks, Whites and Hispanics. The first run will see all of the racial blocks divided and the two candidates who receive the most votes — no one will win the 50 percent…

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Democratic faithful rally

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Democratic faithful rally

Democratic faithful rally Fall Festers told “get out the vote” By Steve Metsch A well-attended Fall Fest, hosted by Citizens for Steve Landek, attracted some big names in the Democratic Party as they rallied the troops. The fest was held Sept. 8 on the sidewalk in front of the Lyons Township Democratic Organization, 7678 W….

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Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression

Posted on July 17, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression
Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression

Activists Vow to Continue Fight Against Illinois Voter Suppression Governor’s Veto Yet Another Reminder: Elections Matter Attention is now focused on the November elections and future legislation to secure elections and fight voter suppression, after Governor Rauner’s veto of SB 2273. The bill would have modified existing law to stop Illinois from sharing voter data…

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McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting

Posted on July 16, 2018March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting
McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting

McCarthy Statement on Recent Police-Involved Shooting Former Chicago Police Superintendent and Candidate for Mayor of Chicago Garry McCarthy issued this statement on rising violence in the City of Chicago: “These kinds of shooting incidents are a tragedy. As a city, we all lose when they occur. I offer my condolence to the victim’s family. At…

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