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Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city

Posted on September 13, 2022September 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city
Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city

Raymond Lopez says 500th Chicago murder unacceptable fir America’s 3rd largest city Chicago homicides this year higher than New York City and Los Angeles with larger populations   Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th ward), candidate for Mayor of Chicago expressed outrage at the city reaching 500th homicide in Chicago so far this year. On Sunday, West Pullman…

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Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022
Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022

Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022 Democrat endorsed candidate for the 11th Illinois Senate District Mike Porfirio will host a fundraiser for his campaign on Thursday September 1, from 6 PM until 9 PM. The fundraiser will be held at Pescadon Banquets, 6254 S. Archer Road in Summit, Illinois. Tickets for the…

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Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election

Posted on August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election
Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election

Illinois AFL-CIO Endorses Sean Casten for Re-Election U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Monday August 15, 2022 that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO, representing 1,500 local unions and nearly 900,000 workers across Illinois. “Since I ran for Congress in 2018, I have always stood with working families & organized labor. I’m…

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Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis
Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis

Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis Kam Buckner, a candidate for Chicago Mayor in the Spring 2023 elections criticized beleaguered Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for violating the rights of Blacks and Latinos when she granted  General Iron permission to move to the Southeast…

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Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau
Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau

Sean Casten defeats Marie Newman and will face-off with extremist Keith Pekau Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election over first term Congresswoman Marie Newman. Casten will face-off with rightwing extremist Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau in the November 8 General Election By Ray Hanania Incumbent U.S. Representative Sean…

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Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements

Posted on June 22, 2022June 23, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements
Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements

Aguilar accuses opponent of faking endorsements Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Responds to Lie from Opponent on Her Union Endorsements. Commissioner Aguilar’s opponent, Leticia Garcia, publicly promoted she had the endorsement of the Chicago Laborers’ District Council – LiUNA Local 1, which has endorsed Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar On Tuesday, June 21st, Cook County Commissioner Frank…

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Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights
Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights

Three Pro-Choice Women Running for Open Congressional Seats in Illinois Lay Out What Election Day Means for Women’s Reproductive Rights Two weeks before Primary Election Day, three pro-choice women running for open Congressional Seats in Illinois made a final plea with voters about what’s at stake in this election. Jacqui Collins (candidate for IL-01), Delia…

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Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

Posted on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15
Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15

Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies)  The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…

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